Donald Trump Site Lists Limited-Edition ‘Bitcoin Sneakers’ for as Much as $500 a Pair
The most expensive bright orange, high-top sneakers are already sold out and being relisted on eBay for as high as $2,500.
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Venezuela’s Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Reelected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports
The opposition too has claimed victory in a nation where the dependence on crypto is fueled by multiple crises.
U.S. Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Says He’s ‘Fully Committed’ to Bitcoin
The presidential candidate said he has most of his wealth in the digital asset.
Biden Dropout Chances Rise to 68% After Covid Diagnosis
President Joe Biden said during an interview that if a medical condition emerged, he’d consider dropping out of the race.
Polymarket Hires Nate Silver After Taking in $265M of Bets on U.S. Election: Report
As the U.S. presidential election enters its final stretch, crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket is striking while the iron is hot by hiring popular statistician and writer Nate Silver as an adviser.
Prediction Markets and Polls Both Got the French Election Wrong
Plus: Polymarket traders remain skeptical about Biden’s insistence he’s staying in the U.S. presidential race; will ETH fall to $2,630?
Marine Le Pen’s Far-Right National Rally Party Leads in First Round of French Election
The far-right party associated with Marine Le Pen led in the first round of France’s two-part election.
Rarimo’s Worldcoin Alternative RariMe Goes Live
Rarimo has launched RariMe, a competitor to Worldcoin, and an app that allows users to generate passport zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) verifying the uniqueness of individuals without revealing their identity, it announced on Thursday.
EU Vote See Reelection of Some Officials With Key Roles in Bloc’s Crypto Journey
Among the MEPs retaining their seats is Stefan Berger, who steered the landmark MiCA legislation.
Crypto Remains Sidelined as EU Election Kicks Off
The election for new members of the European Parliament starts June 6, with results expected on June 9. The more than 700 MEPs shape and decide on new laws, and will be voted in as the EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislation starts coming into effect.