Donald Trump NFT prices spike following release of mugshot in Georgia criminal case
The former U.S. president returned to X (formerly Twitter) for the first time since January 2021 to post his mugshot, which has now been thoroughly manipulated for memes by many users. This post was originally published on this site
First Republican presidential debate to feature pro-crypto candidates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will be in attendance at the political debate on Aug. 23, but not Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, despite earlier claims.This post was originally published on this site
Coinbase political initiative features US lawmaker who admitted to ethics violations
Rep. David Schweikert, featured as a lawmaker “very supportive” of crypto in the United States, paid $175,000 as part of a settlement related to violations of House ethics rules.This post was originally published on this site
Republican candidate wants to end President Biden’s supposed ‘war on Bitcoin’ if elected
“As president, on day one, CBDC goes into the trash can — we’re not going to allow it,” said Ron DeSantis at a New Hampshire campaign event.This post was originally published on this site
‘Historic week’ as stablecoin, self-custody bills advance to House floor
The bills aim to create a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins and enshrine rights for crypto users to self-custody digital assets. This post was originally published on this site
German political parties split on how to regulate increasing AI adoption
As the trilogue on the AI Act begins, the European Commission, German politicians, and digital experts express skepticism and make new demands. This post was originally published on this site
US law protects institutions and exposes retail investors — Rep. Torres
New York Representative Ritchie Torres had an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph to discuss why retail investors are still at risk following the XRP court ruling. This post was originally published on this site
Texas Blockchain Council director announces run for State House
The director of Bitcoin mining analytics at the TBC said he was opposed to the Fed’s exploration of a central bank digital currency and planned to push for “digital freedom.”This post was originally published on this site
US authorities are investigating former FTX exec for potential campaign finance violations: Report
FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame was the individual who first reported FTX to Bahmanian authorities, but he reportedly may face charges of his own in the United States.This post was originally published on this site
Is Ron DeSantis good for crypto? Republican makes Bitcoin part of campaign
The governor of Florida wants to defend people’s right to “do Bitcoin.” This post was originally published on this site