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The politics of crypto: regulation, lobbying, and government influence on blockchain policy.

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Congress has only weeks left to convince banks on crypto CLARITY Act or risk losing it to midterms

Congress must resolve stablecoin yield impasse or leave it to regulatory interpretation amidst intense banking pressure.

2 weeks ago

Politics

Lawmaker calls on CFTC to regulate election markets as Polymarket activity falters amid uncertainty

Lawmaker warns that banning election betting could fuel illegal platforms, threatens election integrity.

2 years ago

Election 2024

Polymarket fuels crypto industry’s $1.2 billion election involvement, political donations up over 10x

The industry total monetary influence on the 2024 presidential elections has surpassed $1.2 billion.

2 years ago

Politics

Lawmakers to probe SEC over suspected political favoritism in staffing

The probe seeks to determine whether the SEC violated federal law by considering political affiliations in its hiring of senior employees, potentially compromising the agency's impartiality.

2 years ago

Politics

Trump loses lead on Polymarket after debate with no mention of crypto or Bitcoin

Following the debate, both candidates are tied at 49% on Polymarket, with Harris leading on PredictIt.

2 years ago

DeFi

Congressional hearing on DeFi reveals deep partisan divide over regulatory approach

Democrats pushed for tighter DeFi regulations, while Republicans warned against stifling DeFi innovation during the first Congressional hearing on DeFi.

2 years ago