Election 2020

Digital Voting Is Coming. Let’s Do It Right.

Cryptographic techniques, like zk-SNARKs and blockchains, could ensure online voting is secure and private.

People  ·  10 November 2020

First Mover: What’s Next for Bitcoin as Wall Street Gets Vaccine Booster

Crypto markets could turn on a shift in economic policies as U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden's transition team starts to meet.

Markets  ·  9 November 2020
Election 2020

Crypto Impact Unclear After Joe Biden Unseats Donald Trump as Next US President

Joe Biden’s picks to head key regulatory agencies could redefine cryptocurrency policy in the coming years. Exactly how remains an open question.

News  ·  7 November 2020
Bitcoin

First Mover: Bitcoin Likes Biden (and Fed’s Powell) as Price Approaches $15K

The Federal Reserve, established as lender of last resort to banks, looks to be stimulus provider of last resort with U.S. government divided.

Markets  ·  5 November 2020
Election 2020

Election Bets Drive Fee Spike at Predictions Platform Polymarket

Amid the election excitement, decentralized predictions site Polymarket has become the fourth-highest blockchain project by fees generated.

Business  ·  5 November 2020
CoinFlash

Cryptocurrency CEO Donated Second-Largest Amount to Joe Biden’s Campaign

Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of cryptocurrency derivatives platform FTX, made the second-largest donation to Joe Biden's presidential campaign.

News  ·  5 November 2020
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Jumps Above $14.5K, Taking 2020 Gains to Over 100%

Bitcoin's price jumped to a 33-month high of $14,558 soon before press time, taking the year-to-date gains to 101%.

Markets  ·  5 November 2020
Bitcoin

$14.1K: Bitcoin Breaks New 2020 High With US Election Still Undecided

Bitcoin has broken fresh 2020 highs as uncertainty remains in the U.S. presidential election.

Markets  ·  4 November 2020
Bitcoin

First Mover: Just Another Day for Bitcoin as US Election Slides Into Discord, Division

Prediction markets show Trump losing, though bitcoin bulls didn't get Democratic "blue wave" that might have brought speedy stimulus package.

Markets  ·  4 November 2020
CoinFlash

Bitcoin Dips as Trump Threatens to Stop Vote Counting

Bitcoin fell after President Trump alleged "fraud” in the presidential election and pledged to stop vote counting.

Markets  ·  4 November 2020
Bitcoin

Commentary: CoinDesk Covers the 2020 US Election and Crypto Impact

CoinDesk is covering Election 2020 live, with real-time analysis of its impact on the crypto space.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 November 2020
Bitcoin

First Mover: 11 Election Talking Points on Bitcoin as TRUMP Futures Point to Loss

From a look-back to bitcoin's price reaction in November 2016 to the ramifications of a "blue wave" (or red), here's how to play the election.

Markets  ·  3 November 2020
Election 2020

The Crypto Industry Remains Mostly Unengaged in Election 2020

The cryptocurrency industry did not get heavily engaged in this year’s election, either via donations or lobbying.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 November 2020
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Implied Volatility Rises Ahead of US Election

The bitcoin options market looks to be predicting a pick up-in price volatility following the U.S. presidential election.

Markets  ·  3 November 2020
Election 2020

Ripple Joins Business Alliance Advocating ‘Safe and Accessible’ US Election

Blockchain payments startup Ripple has joined an alliance comprising of almost 1,000 major U.S. companies and CEOs calling for calm and fairness in Tuesday's presidential election.

Business  ·  3 November 2020