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Texas Blockchain Council endorses Ted Cruz for US Senate

August 12, 2024 Coin Telegraph

Coin Telegraph

The junior senator from Texas has spoken at several crypto conferences about Bitcoin mining and its potential benefits for the Lone Star State’s energy grid.

The cryptocurrency and blockchain advocacy organization Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) announced it endorsed incumbent Ted Cruz for reelection in the United States Senate.

In an Aug. 12 X post, president Lee Bratcher said the TBC would endorse the junior senator as Cruz addressed a crowd at a Core Scientific mining facility in Denton, Texas. Bratcher hinted the Texas senator was knowledgeable about “Bitcoin as a tool for ensuring freedom and mining as a tool for grid stability.” In an X post at the event, Cruz said, “Crypto is the future.”

Source: Lee Bratcher

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US Senator Officially Introduces BITCOIN Act to Establish Strategic BTC Reserve

August 1, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has officially introduced the BITCOIN Act in the Senate, aiming to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve as an additional store of value to strengthen America’s balance sheet. The initiative seeks to position the U.S. as a leader in financial innovation by proposing the purchase of 1 million bitcoins and ensuring robust […]

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US senate hopefuls look for crypto bump at Bitcoin 2024

July 27, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The panel was a referendum on Elizabeth Warren and what happens if we don’t elect the right senators

A trio of US senate hopefuls took to the stage at Bitcoin 2024 on Saturday, July 27, with the aim of touting their crypto-friendly policies in front of potential voters in Nashville.

The discussion was hosted by former US Representative David McIntosh, co-founder of conservative political groups the Federalist Society and Club for Growth.

Among the hopefuls were Bernie Moreno, the GOP nominee US senate in the Ohio race where incumbent Sherrod Brown has been installed since 2007, Sam Brown, running for US senate in Nevada against incumbent Jacky Rosen, and Detroit-born John Deaton who’s taking on Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts’ race.

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Winklevoss Twins Continue Crypto Donation Spree With Another $1,000,000 in Bitcoin (BTC)

July 19, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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Gemini crypto exchange co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss are continuing their donation spree to Republican candidates. In a new thread on the social media platform X, both Winklevoss twins say they are donating $500,000 worth of Bitcoin (BTC) each to John Deaton, an attorney and pro-crypto Senate candidate looking to unseat Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. […]

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Winklevoss Twins Donate $1 Million to Elizabeth Warren Rival John Deaton

July 19, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron, founders of Gemini and Winklevoss Capital, have donated $1 million to support the campaign of pro-crypto candidate John Deaton in the state of Massachusetts. Both stated that their goal with this donation is to help Deaton beat Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who has an anti-crypto stance. On X, Tyler explained […]

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Tyler Winklevoss donates $500K to John Deaton’s campaign

July 18, 2024 Coin Telegraph

Coin Telegraph

The tech entrepreneur characterized incumbent Elizabeth Warren's regulatory power over the Biden administration as a "Faustian bargain."

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini and Winklevoss Capital, announced a $500,000 donation to attorney John Deaton's Senate campaign on July 18.

The investor and entrepreneur laid out his case in a lengthy social media thread that was highly critical of incumbent Elizabeth Warren, characterizing the Massachusetts Senator as the "chief architect" behind the Biden administration's war on the crypto industry.

Winklevoss claimed that President Joe Biden granted Elizabeth Warren, who is a senior member of the Democrat Party, veto power over his regulatory nominees in exchange for endorsing his 2020 presidential campaign.

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Ripple Donates $1 Million to New Super PAC Seeking to Unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren

July 17, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Ripple Labs has donated $1 million to the Commonwealth Unity Fund, a new super PAC established by pro-crypto attorney James Murphy, aiming to unseat Senator Elizabeth Warren with John Deaton in the Massachusetts Senate. Murphy also contributed $50,000. Ripple also recently committed $25 million to Fairshake, another pro-crypto super PAC, following a similar contribution in […]

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CFTC chair reiterates BTC and ETH are commodities in testimony

July 11, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The head of the US commodities regulator, Rostin Behnam, has again argued that the agency should be given regulatory oversight of Bitcoin and Ethereum to better protect investors.

The United States commodities regulator chief has again argued that Bitcoin and Ether — the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap — are commodities, and his agency should be given oversight of them. 

Speaking on July 9 before the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Rostin Behnam argued that a recent court ruling in Illinois stated that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) are commodities.

The July 3 ruling was part of a $120 million Ponzi case involving an Oregon man accused of fraud. In the order, the Illinois district court judge said both assets qualified as commodities.

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Cynthia Lummis backs Ian Cain over crypto lawyer John Deaton for Senate

July 8, 2024 Coin Telegraph

Coin Telegraph

Pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis cited Republican Ian Cain’s understanding of blockchain technology and the digital economy in his campaign to unseat Democrat Elizabeth Warren.

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the more outspoken cryptocurrency advocates in the United States Congress, has endorsed Republican Ian Cain for a Massachusetts Senate seat.

In a July 8 announcement, Cain’s campaign said Senator Lummis was backing the Republican candidate, citing his understanding of the “digital economy” and his embrace of innovation. The endorsement could give Cain an edge in a primary between his opponents, including engineer Robert Antonellis and crypto-focused lawyer John Deaton.

“From the border to blockchain, Ian Cain understands the issues facing his community and he will fight hard everyday for the Commonwealth,” said Senator Lummis.

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Crypto Investment Firm Multicoin Capital To Match Up to $1,000,000 in SOL Donations for Pro-Crypto Candidates

July 8, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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A crypto investment firm says it’s looking to double the impact of digital asset donations made to help finance the campaigns of pro-crypto candidates. Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain says on the social media platform X that the firm is backing the Sentinel Action Fund, a conservative super political action committee (PAC) advancing pro-crypto candidates. […]

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