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A new poll suggests former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent support for crypto may convince some Republicans to see him in a more positive light. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

A Paradigm-sponsored poll of Republicans shows that some of them who weren't fans of former President Donald Trump like his newfound support for digital assets in the U.S.

By Jesse Hamilton

Jul 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. UTC

Jul 10, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump's party has formally adopted a pro-crypto platform. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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Trump's Official Republican Platform Pledges to Halt Crypto 'Crackdown'

Though not listing it as a top priority, the Republican National Committee adopted a platform that aims to boost digital assets innovation.

By Jesse Hamilton

Jul 8, 2024 at 8:14 p.m. UTC

Jul 8, 2024

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CEO Brian Armstrong's Coinbase is among the top industry backers of the crypto campaign fund that's shifting the landscape in the 2024 U.S. elections. (Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

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Crypto Giants Notch Wins in Expensive Quest to Sway U.S. Politics – Without Mentioning Crypto

Coinbase, Ripple and a16z donated unprecedented money to influence the outcomes of congressional races, but nobody wants to say who's in charge, how it works or even to discus...

By Jesse Hamilton

Jun 26, 2024 at 5:19 p.m. UTC

Jun 26, 2024

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PoliFi Tokens Return to Business After Proof of DJT-Trump Link Fails to Materialize

Many PoliFi tokens fell more than 10% after claims emerged that the Trump campaign was behind the DJT token.

By Sam Reynolds

Jun 25, 2024 at 11:19 a.m. UTC

Jun 25, 2024

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Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss (L-R), creators of crypto exchange Gemini Trust Co., say they gave $1 million each to the Trump campaign. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Winklevoss Twins Say They Each Gave $1 Million to Trump Presidential Campaign

The Winklevoss brothers have become two of the first big-name crypto CEOs to cross the campaign-contribution barrier that had kept big-time donations from the presidential rac...

By Jesse Hamilton

Jun 20, 2024 at 9:56 p.m. UTC

Jun 20, 2024

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Jump Crypto's new $10 million donation to the industry's Fairshake PAC further bolsters the U.S. campaign juggernaut. (CoinDesk/Alexander Mils, Unsplash)

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Jump Crypto Adds $10M to Industry's U.S. Political War Chest, Raising PAC to $169M

The digital assets industry's Fairshake PAC is a congressional heavyweight with recent influxes, and its latest filings will indicate it still has $109M to spend.

By Jesse Hamilton

Jun 19, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

Jun 19, 2024

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Donald J. Trump at a rally (Gerd Altmann, modified by CoinDesk)

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Trump's Appeal to Bitcoin Miners Is a Wakeup Call for Crypto to Stay Apolitical

It may seem like the industry is finally getting the political support it needs. But proceed with caution.

By Daniel Kuhn

Jun 12, 2024 at 8:07 p.m. UTC

Jun 12, 2024

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Stand With Crypto Chief Strategist Nick Carr (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Advocacy Group 'Stand With Crypto' Says It's Exceeded 1 Million Signups

The organization, backed by crypto exchange Coinbase, signed a million online members, raised millions in donations and started a U.S. campaign fund in less than a year.

By Jesse Hamilton

Jun 5, 2024 at 8:32 p.m. UTC

Jun 5, 2024

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