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UK Politics: Checking Where the Money Comes From

December 16, 2025

The UK is looking into how cryptocurrencies are used in politics. This is part of a bigger check on how political parties get money. The idea came up because of a recent case involving a politician from Reform UK. A former high-ranking official, Philip Rycroft, will lead this review. He will look a

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Big Money Moves: Trump's Ballroom Dream

October 26, 2025

In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump is on a mission to build a lavish $300 million ballroom at the White House. This isn't just any construction project; it's a full-blown political campaign, complete with a dedicated fundraising team. Leading the charge is Meredith O'Rourke, who p

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Why Crypto Donations Are Becoming a Big Deal

December 5, 2024

You might have heard that people are donating more cryptocurrency to charities lately. But why is this happening? Well, crypto investors are finding out that it can be really beneficial. Kyle Casserino, who works at Fidelity Charitable, a charity that accepts bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin, says th

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Crypto PAC Fairshake's Election Push

October 21, 2024

As the 2024 election nears its end, the leading pro-crypto super PAC, Fairshake, is making a final push to support candidates they like. They've spent a lot of money, around $29 million in September alone, according to the Federal Election Commission. Most of this money went to close House races in

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Crypto Cash Pours into Trump's 2024 Campaign

October 16, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is seeing a windfall of support from the cryptocurrency world. His campaign has raked in over $7.5 million in digital tokens, as revealed in recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. This includes a range of cryptocurrencies, from popular ones like Bitcoin an

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Ethereum Founder: Don't Just Vote for 'Crypto-Friendly' Politicians

October 7, 2024

Vitalik Buterin, co-creator of Ethereum, recently warned against voting for political candidates solely because they support cryptocurrency. He stressed that politics is complex and voting based only on a "pro-crypto" stance can lead to unintended consequences. Even governments like Russia have show

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What Trump’s Crypto Comments Mean for Bitcoin Prices

October 6, 2024

Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump made a splash in the crypto world by promising to make the US a "bitcoin superpower" if he wins the November election. This news sent Bitcoin prices soaring on Monday morning, reaching their highest point since mid-June before settling back down later

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Crypto Cash Flows to Trump, Harris Wants In Too

October 6, 2024

Politicians are now chasing after the crypto industry's money. The 2024 presidential race has seen a surprising twist: the cryptocurrency world is backing Donald Trump with significant Bitcoin donations. Venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz have also jumped on the Trump train. Though

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Coinbase's Crypto Connection to Kamala Harris: A Deal or a Dilemma?

September 16, 2024

The news that Coinbase's Chief Financial Officer, Alesia Haas, claims that Kamala Harris is using the company's Commerce platform to accept crypto donations has sent shockwaves through the crypto community. But is this claim accurate, and what does it mean for the future of crypto in US politics?