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ForkLog 78 05.11.2025

Zokhran Mamdani’s Victory Threatens New York’s Crypto Plans

Zokhran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral election. According to the Associated Press, the candidate secured 50.6% of the vote, while his opponent Andrew Cuomo garnered 41.2%.

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A left turn: what a Zohran Mamdani victory would mean for New York’s bitcoin market

ForkLog 308 04.11.2025

Left Turn for New York Crypto: What Zohran Mamdani’s Win Means for Bitcoin

Zohran Mamdani is the favourite to become New York’s mayor. ForkLog examines what his ascent could mean for the world’s financial capital.

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ForkLog 6 09.04.2025

New York Proposes Blockchain to Enhance Election Transparency

New York State Assembly member Clyde Vanel introduced a bill to explore the potential of blockchain technology in enhancing the security and integrity of elections. The distributed ledger’s attributes, such as resistance to hacking and verifiability, could prevent fraud during electoral campaigns and restore trust in the system, according to the legislator. Under the proposed […]

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ForkLog 82 10.03.2025

Cryptocurrency Firms Spend $134 Million on US Elections

Cryptocurrency companies have expended $134 million on funding election campaigns in the United States for 2024, according to a report by the Center for Political Accountability (CPA). This has sparked concerns about the industry’s influence on political processes and potential regulatory implications. “Companies making such contributions may seek to create a favorable regulatory environment, but […]

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ForkLog 5 07.11.2024

Trump’s Victory Boosts Wealth of Crypto Billionaires

The wealth of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong increased by $2.6 billion due to a rise in the exchange’s shares following Donald Trump’s election victory. MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor gained $600 million, while Changpeng Zhao’s wealth grew by $12 billion. DOGE surged by 40%, and Elon Musk’s fortune rose by $20 billion. The top 10 billionaires […]

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ForkLog 42 06.11.2024

Donald Trump Becomes 47th President of the United States: Implications for the Crypto Industry

Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. He promised to become the “crypto president” and make the US the “crypto capital of the planet,” as well as to free Ross Ulbricht, dismiss Gary Gensler, among other pledges. Bitcoin reached a new all-time high. PolitiFi tokens surged and then crashed, while coins parodying […]

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ForkLog 16 06.11.2024

Bitcoin Hits Record High of $75,000 Amid US Election Uncertainty

On Wednesday, November 6, the price of the leading cryptocurrency briefly reached $75,000, setting a new all-time high. 5-minute BTC/USDT chart from Binance. Data: TradingView. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $74,800. According to CoinGecko, the digital gold has gained 9.2% over the past 24 hours. The asset’s market capitalization stands at […]

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ForkLog 7 05.11.2024

Bitcoin Tests $70,000 Amid US Election Volatility

As the US presidential elections commenced, volatility surged significantly, as experts had predicted. The price of digital gold unexpectedly tested the $70,000 level before experiencing a slight correction.

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ForkLog 11 05.11.2024

Polymarket Users Wager Millions on Trump and Harris Victories

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, bets on the prediction platform Polymarket for various candidates have surged significantly. One user has wagered over $15 million on Donald Trump’s victory, with a potential payout of $24.7 million. This guy bet $15 million on Trump. Will he come out ahead? pic.twitter.com/DlzTcnQ1kP — Polymarket (@Polymarket) November 4, 2024 […]

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ForkLog 6 04.11.2024

Bernstein Predicts Bitcoin’s Trajectory Post-Trump or Harris Victory

Should Donald Trump be elected President of the United States, the leading cryptocurrency is expected to surpass its ATH and reach $80,000-$90,000, while a Kamala Harris victory could see it fall to $50,000. This forecast was made by Bernstein analysts, as reported by The Block. If the outcome is favourable for Bitcoin, the asset could […]

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ForkLog 10 04.11.2024

How traders are hedging Trump — and why bitcoin doesn’t care who wins

While Donald Trump’s team has been crafting the image of a “future crypto president”, a very different game has been playing out—one most voters and crypto users scarcely notice. Oleg Cash Coin explains for ForkLog a subtle link between America’s electoral cycle and digital-asset markets. Follow the money Prediction markets have heated up in recent […]

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ForkLog 5 31.10.2024

Bitcoin Volatility Predicted Amid US Election by Standard Chartered Expert

In the days leading up to the US elections, the price of Bitcoin may decline, followed by increased price volatility. This opinion was expressed by Standard Chartered researcher Jeff Kendrick. Despite testing levels around $73,500, the leading cryptocurrency has yet to surpass the record high set in March above $73,700. Kendrick believes that pre-election volatility […]

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