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Survey: 77% Believe Presidential Candidates Should Be Informed on AI and Crypto

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The Grayscale-Harris Poll survey, conducted in April-May 2024, reveals crucial insights into American likely voters’ views on cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. The survey, involving over 2,000 adults, highlights key trends such as high interest in crypto among young, minority, male, and Democratic voters. Significant findings include 97% of likely … Read more

Makerdao Issues Emergency Proposal to Address $3.1B in USDC Collateral After Stablecoin Depegging Incident

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On March 11, 2023, the decentralized finance project Makerdao issued an emergency proposal following the USDC depegging incident that saw the stablecoin dip down to $0.877 per unit. At the time of writing, Makerdao commands $3.1 billion in USDC collateral that backs a portion of the project’s stablecoin, DAI. Makerdao Proposes Changes to Limit Exposure … Read more

Majority of Voters Want More Crypto Regulation — See Digital Assets as Long-Term Part of Economy, Survey Shows

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A new survey shows that a majority of likely voters want more crypto regulation. “Our national survey shows voters believe in the promise of digital assets and see it as a long-term part of the economy and their financial future,” said the Crypto Council for Innovation. Voters Want More Cryptocurrency Regulation The Crypto Council for … Read more

Brazilians Can Now Bet on President Bolsonaro’s Reelection Bid on FTX

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Crypto derivatives exchange FTX has launched a futures contract that allows Brazilian voters and traders in jurisdictions where the platform is available to bet on the outcome of Brazil’s next presidential election. With health and financial crises looming in the country, Jair Bolsonaro’s second term as head of state is far from certain. FTX Launches … Read more

India’s Election Commission Developing Blockchain System for Voting

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The Election Commission of India is collaborating with the Indian Institute of Technology to develop a blockchain system for voting, the Chief Election Commissioner has reportedly revealed. The new system aims to allow Indians to vote even when they are away from their hometowns. Furthermore, the commissioner has proposed to link voter IDs with Aadhaar. … Read more

Survey: 60% of US Voters Want Cryptocurrency Political Donations to Be Legal

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Clovr recently surveyed 1,023 registered U.S. voters to learn how the American public views the possibility of political candidates accepting cryptocurrency donations for campaign financing. A majority of 60 percent said cryptocurrency donations should be treated the same as fiat, with only 21 percent disagreeing. Also Read: New ‘Trust Machine’ Blockchain Film Tackles Politics of … Read more