politics | ForkLog

ForkLog 12 07.08.2024

Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin’s Fate Unaffected by Harris or Trump

One can think and say the “right things” about transforming the financial system, but regardless of whether Harris or Trump becomes the next U.S. president, they will face resistance from TradFi. This was stated by former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes in an interview with DL News. The entrepreneur noted that all cryptocurrency companies’ donations to […]

AI translated

ForkLog 29 05.08.2024

Donald Trump Sees Bitcoin as a Solution to US National Debt

Bitcoin could become a key tool in addressing the growing US national debt, which has surpassed $35 trillion, according to Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, in an interview with FOX News. Trump with a word salad about crypto: “Crypto is a very interesting thing. Very high level in certain ways. Intellectually very high level. […]

AI translated

ForkLog 34 02.08.2024

Former Uphold CEO Backs Kamala Harris’s Presidential Aspirations

Board member and former CEO of the bitcoin exchange Uphold, J.P. Thieriot, has expressed support for U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency, according to CoinDesk. Thieriot plans to raise funds and secure industry endorsement for her candidacy. This initiative aims to counteract the impact of recent positive comments about the […]

AI translated

ForkLog 13 01.08.2024

Bitwise CIO: Political Stance on Cryptocurrency Is Irrelevant

Upon returning from the Bitcoin 2024 conference, Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan concluded that the crypto industry is “not optimistic enough.” Several recent promises made by American politicians at the event prompted him to “rethink the possibilities” of Bitcoin. Hougan highlighted several key points from the conference: Presidential candidate Donald Trump announced plans to […]

AI translated

ForkLog 37 28.07.2024

Bitcoin Dips to $67,000 Amid Trump’s Bitcoin 2024 Speech

US presidential candidate Donald Trump, during his speech at the annual Bitcoin 2024 conference, pledged to dismiss SEC Chairman Gary Gensler if elected and to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve. The politician also stated that he would not allow the sale of any of the 213,239 BTC worth $14.8 billion, seized by authorities and held […]

AI translated

ForkLog 6 25.07.2024

US Senator Proposes Bill to Include Bitcoin in National Reserves

US Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to introduce a bill mandating the Federal Reserve to incorporate Bitcoin into its foreign exchange reserves, according to sources cited by FOX Business. The Wyoming representative is expected to unveil her initiative at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference before a speech by presidential candidate Donald Trump. Lummis’s team anticipates his support. […]

AI translated

ForkLog 15 23.07.2024

Kamala Harris Meme Coin Reaches New Heights

On July 23, the meme token Kamala Horris (KAMA), dedicated to the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate Kamala Harris, surged by 62%, reaching a new price record of $0.02821. According to CoinGecko, the coin’s market capitalization is approximately $27 million. Since its low on June 18, KAMA has risen nearly 4000%, following the withdrawal of current […]

AI translated

ForkLog 6 23.07.2024

Polymarket Transactions Surge to Record $228 Million

Since the beginning of July, transactions on Polymarket have surged to $228 million, surpassing any other month in the history of the prediction platform. This data is provided by Dune Analytics. For comparison, the figure for June was $111.6 million. Data: Dune Analytics. The platform registered a record 41,348 users over the month. Data: Dune […]

AI translated

ForkLog 5 23.07.2024

Crypto Firms Pin Hopes on a Second Trump Presidency

Bitcoin miners and cryptocurrency companies, previously hindered from going public in the US, stand to benefit from a second term of Donald Trump. This is according to Bloomberg. “Almost everyone in America will benefit if they choose to operate under new rules after their implementation,” says Christian Catalini, founder of the MIT Cryptoeconomics Lab. In […]

AI translated

ForkLog 7 22.07.2024

Bernstein Highlights Bitcoin’s Undervaluation Amid Potential Trump Victory

Bitcoin has yet to fully appreciate the potential positive shift in the regulatory landscape should Republican candidate Donald Trump win the U.S. presidential election, according to Bernstein, as reported by The Block. “We see significant growth potential for digital assets through institutional investments,” the experts wrote. Analysts noted the “return of BTC-ETF momentum”—inflows into products […]

AI translated

ForkLog 7 22.07.2024

Meme Coins React to Shifts in US Presidential Race

The meme token Kamala Horris (KAMA) surged to an all-time high following US President Joe Biden’s announcement to end his re-election campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the main candidate for the Democratic Party. Coins dedicated to her saw a sharp increase in value: KAMA’s price tripled to approximately $0.03. At the time of […]

AI translated

ForkLog 42 19.07.2024

Winklevoss Twins Donate $1 Million in Bitcoin to Elizabeth Warren’s Rival

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have each donated 8 BTC (~$500,000) to the campaign of John Deaton, who is running for the Senate seat in Massachusetts. I just donated $500k in bitcoin (8 BTC) to @DeatonforSenate to help him unseat @SenWarren as a U.S. Senator. Here’s why: Elizabeth Warren is one of the single greatest threats […]

AI translated

#politics