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Anthony Scaramucci, founder of the New York-based investment firm SkyBridge Capital, has revealed that he is working with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris to draft crypto policies for her campaign. According to a CNBC report, Scaramucci made the revelation at the annual TOKEN2049 crypto conference on Thursday. He told a panel during the conference that several crypto advocates are currently in talks with Harris to draft industry-friendly policies ahead of the...

Steven Lubka, head of private clients and family offices at Swan Bitcoin said in recent remarks to CNBC, “Do I think we’ll be in the six figures by 2025? Almost certainly. Do I think we’ll be in the six figures regardless of who wins? Almost certainly.” That may be assuring to fast-moving crypto markets that turn on a dime and put some stock in the idea that the election outcome could swing prices one way or the other. VanEck marked $100,000 BTC target for the end of 2024 in...

The U.S. government is quietly pressuring Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained in the country since February. Gambaryan has reportedly faced serious health issues while in custody, prompting calls for his release on humanitarian grounds. Humanitarian Concerns According to a New York Times report, two anonymous senior State Department officials revealed that U.S. diplomats have been lobbying Nigerian officials behind the scenes for his release....

Within the next six months, the United States arm of the financial services company, eToro, would cease trading almost all crypto assets on its platform due to a new order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a press release from the SEC, eToro has violated federal securities laws since at least 2020. As a result, the exchange would pay a fine of $1.5 million and make a limited set of cryptocurrencies available for trading. SEC Announces Settlement...

The X accounts of Lara Trump and Tiffany Trump were reportedly hacked Tuesday evening, resulting in fraudulent messages posted to promote a fake cryptocurrency token. The compromised accounts were used to falsely endorse a token allegedly linked to World Liberty Financial, a new crypto project recently promoted by members of the Trump family. Details of the Hack The hackers revealed a specific blockchain address and token, urging followers to invest in what they claimed was...

John Deaton, a former Marine and prominent advocate for Ripple’s XRP, has emerged victorious in the Massachusetts Republican primary, securing his position as the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate race. Following his victory, he will now face off against Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren in the November elections. GOP Nomination According to a September 4 report from the Associated Press, Deaton defeated fellow Republican candidates Bob Antonellis, an industrial engineer, and...

Rumors are swirling online that Kamala Harris wants to introduce an unrealized capital gains tax if elected President – a move that could theoretically tear up the profits of crypto investors. But some key details are missing from the public conversation – namely that the tax wouldn’t apply to the vast majority of investors. Kamala Harris’s Tax Plans As reported by Semafor on Monday, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) said that the Kamala Harris campaign...

Several crypto industry figureheads met with White House officials on Thursday morning to attempt to mend relations between the emerging fintech sector and the U.S. Democratic Party, according to FOX Business. The meeting reportedly grew tense when the government denied the industry’s claims that there was a coordinated effort to cut off crypto firms from the banking system – a conspiracy widely referred to as “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.” Crypto’s Banking Troubles As reported...

According to Grayscale Research, Bitcoin might revisit its all-time high later this year if the U.S. economy avoids a recession. This optimistic outlook follows a period of stabilization in both crypto assets and broader financial markets, which had faced sharp declines from Friday, August 2, through Monday, August 5. Grayscale Predicts Bitcoin Rally In an August 8 research report, analysts at Grayscale expressed optimism about the U.S. economy’s ability to achieve a “soft...

TL;DR Adopting BTC as a legal tender in the US would enhance its legitimacy and attract substantial investment, potentially boosting the price. This move could lead to market volatility with sharp movements due to speculative buying and unpredictable investor reactions. What if the US Embrace BTC? The United States will soon have a new President, with the elections scheduled for November this year. Those going to the ballot boxes will have to pick from the Democratic nominee...