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Here’s Why Today’s U.S. Election Matters for Crypto
It is Election Day in the U.S. At some point in the coming hours, days and weeks, we’ll know which major party wins control of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House. Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump might get most of the headlines, but which political party controls Congress probably means a lot in terms of how cryptocurrencies will be treated in the nation, especially in the short term.
Industry-Funded Polls Back Crypto Message: They Have Enough Voters to Make a Splash
The latest crypto election poll illustrates — according to its industry sponsor — that single-issue crypto voters exist. That’s a point the industry has been seeking to score for months, and its potential ramifications in future Washington policy discussions could run deep.
Trump’s Crypto Business Slashes Fundraise Goal by 90% After Lackluster Sales
Donald Trump may not see a quick payday from his crypto business World Liberty Financial after initial WLFI token sales flopped.
BlackRock’s Entry Into Crypto Matters More Than U.S. Election, QCP Capital’s Darius Sit Says
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on CNBC means more to QCP’s founder and chief investment officer rather than presidential candidates promoting crypto.
This is why Dogecoin (DOGE) is surging
Dogecoin (DOGE), the prominent meme cryptocurrency, is experiencing a substantial rally. Recently peaking at nearly $0.17, a level last seen … Continue reading
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Can Trump Media stock hit $50 this week after a blockbuster rally?
Though it experienced some setbacks along the way, Trump Media (NASDAQ: DJT) stock has been on an exceptionally strong rally … Continue reading
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Ripple Co-Founder Larsen Flooding Kamala Harris’ Election Effort With XRP
Ripple co-founder and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen said he’d added another $10 million in the Ripple-tied token {{XRP}} in an effort to boost Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democrat faces off against former President Donald Trump in next month’s election.
U.S. Election Betting: Kalshi’s Polymarket Rival Quickly Gets Traction
In just three weeks, Kalshi’s presidential prediction market has passed $30M in volume. It still trails Polymarket’s $2 billion.
Kalshi Research Finds ‘Widespread Evidence’ of Strong Republican Momentum in U.S. Elections
A note from Kalshi’s market research team suggests the prediction market – polls gap can be explained by Harris’ sliding popularity with key demographics.