Tether became a political powerhouse in 2024
Tether has increasingly had to find political allies to continue growing and Howard Lutnick of Cantor Fitzgerald has been happy to oblige.
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Ripple went all-in on politics and gained billions
Ripple has learned that being politically active is a savvy technique for long-term success in crypto. Token holders have reaped the rewards.
Donald Trump-endorsed World Liberty Financial still 32% off revised goal
World Liberty Financial is still approximately 32% off its revised fundraising goal, despite the endorsement of President-elect Trump.
Donald Trump’s AG pick Matt Gaetz has shady crypto associates
Matt Gaetz, the former Florida representative, has been nominated by Donald Trump to be attorney general, highlighting his crypto stance.
Crypto election interference reaches dog mayor of New York
Supporters of Bertram the Pomeranian -- and his namesake meme coin BERT -- allegedly tried to bribe voters and even discredit his opponents.
Crypto wants Trump to replace Jerome Powell with a pro-stimulus Fed chair
Donald Trump once threatened to fire Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Crypto would love to see a pro-stimulus replacement.
Trump-aligned investor John Paulson declines US Treasury job
Crypto learned today that the allegiance between Donald Trump and John Paulson will not lead to a new job at the US Treasury.
How much Fairshake and its affiliates spent in your state
Fairshake and its affiliated Super PACs spent over $130 million on the 2024 election cycle, targeting races across the United States.
Crypto promises that Donald Trump must now live up to
Throughout his campaign, Trump has made a number of promises to the crypto industry, including a "strategic bitcoin stockpile."
Trump discovered he was winning via Polymarket, says CEO
Prediction market Polymarket was the election bellwether for many in the crypto community despite it often contradicting mainstream polls.