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Gold Rises, Bitcoin Drops as Trumps Test Positive for COVID-19

US President Donald Trump confirmed that he and First Lady Melania Trump have both tested positive for COVID-19. Following the news, bitcoin (BTC) dropped and gold rose in the markets. Donald Trump. Source: a screenshot, Instagram/realdonaldtrumpThe President and the First Lady reportedly...

, by Fredrik Vold

Coinbase Controversy Gets Violent Twist As Twitter CEOs Chime In

American crypto exchange Coinbase’s bid to separate work from politics has been met with a tidal wave of criticism, with Twitter’s CEO and former chief having their say on what has become a furious online controversy that just got some virtual taste of violence. Source: A screenshot,...

Trump Lost and Bitcoin Won First Presidential Debate – Cryptoverse

After last night’s first presidential debate between US President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, crypto traders are betting that the likelihood of a Trump win in the election is far lower now than before the debate. Meanwhile, some crypto industry players took the chance to...

, by Fredrik Vold

Andrew Yang’s Out, Who’s the New “Crypto Candidate” for US President?

Andrew Yang emerged as a popular presidential candidate in the crypto community after making several very clear crypto-positive statements in several interviews. On February 11, however, Yang dropped out of the presidential race, leaving somewhat of a void for another potential “crypto...

, by Alex Lielacher

Cryptocurrency Sanctions Evasion ‘Already Happening’

A financial expert believes cryptocurrencies are already playing a role in Iran and Russia’s fight against economic sanctions – and says the states’ government may turn to miners for further assistance.Source: iStock/oushiePer a report from Russian media outlet 360, Alex de Vries,...

Republicans Voters Most Pro-Crypto, Survey Finds

US voters who self-identify as Republicans are stronger supporters of crypto, compared to Democrats and independents, according to a survey by Clovr, a company focused on promoting the mainstream adoption of blockchain technologies.Source: iStock/adamkazOverall, the survey of 1,023 eligible US...

, by Fredrik Vold

Blockchains Won’t Fix Voting Security – and Could Make it Worse

An e-ballot is less secure than one on paper. SvetaZi/Shutterstock.com Looking to modernize voting practices, speed waiting times at the polls, increase voter turnout and generally make voting more convenient, many government officials – and some...

Where Are You in the Political Spectrum of Crypto?

Cryptocurrencies could make society more open, less hierarchic, and more democratic. Crypto is currently "experiencing a slight shift towards the centre of the overall political spectrum."Source: iStock/RyanJLaneThis summer, it emerged that Tommy Robinson – the former leader of the far-right...

, by Simon Chandler

S Korea: Political Parties Turn to Blockchain

South Korean political parties are debating the idea of using blockchain technology as part of the democratic process, with advocates calling for the introduction of blockchain-powered voting systems.Source: iStock/NiyazzFormer Deputy Prime Minister Kim Byong-joon, of the Liberty Korea Party (LKP)...

US Congressmen Start to Disclose Their Crypto Ownership

Bob Goodlatte, Republican congressman from Virginia and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in the US, holds as much as USD 80,000 in cryptocurrency, according to a Sludge report on Monday, citing the congressman’s annual financial disclosure.Source: iStock/dkfieldingBob Goodlatte....

, by Fredrik Vold

Politicians Add Crypto Miners To Their List of “Enemies”

With cryptocurrency mining consuming an ever-increasing amount of energy worldwide, some politicians are starting a push for higher electricity rates for miners, arguing that their activities offer “no utility for society.”Source: iStock/Antonius_Crypto mining facilities in many...

, by Fredrik Vold

Seoul Mayoral Hopefuls Clash over Blockchain Policy

Seoul mayoral candidates are locking horns over blockchain technology on the eve of South Korea’s local elections.Source: iStock/NiyazzThe two frontrunners in the race are incumbent Democratic Party candidate Park Won-soon, who is vying for his third term, and tech guru-turned-politician Ahn...

Rise of Cryptocurrencies Could Curb American Power

shutterstock.com Nicholas Ross Smith, Assistant Professor of International Studies, University of Nottingham and Zbigniew Dumieński, PhD Candidate in Political EconomyThere has been a lot of talk in foreign policy circles of the coming post-American world...

, by Nicholas Ross Smith

Morning News: Japanese Exchanges Suspension Risk, SEC Wants New Powers

Catch up on the most essential cryptocurrency and blockchain news stories breaking in Asia and the Americas while the rest of the world was asleep.US Regulator Wants More Powers over Cryptocurrency Exchanges American financial regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says...

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