The Latest Breaking News from Stand With Crypto

The Crypto Industry Is Spending Big On The Midterms. Now A Coinbase-Backed Group Is Picking Its Candidates.

The industry has already put nearly $200 million into the 2026 election cycle as it tries to push a broader digital-asset rulebook through Congress.

International Business Times · Aug 25

Crypto bill in limbo as stakeholders ramp up recess efforts

A five-week wait on a crucial Senate vote on major cryptocurrency legislation has opened wide a window of opportunity for both advocates and opponents of the measure, which would flesh out in greater detail a regulatory framework for the still-nascent industry’s U.S. operations. Just before the Senate adjourned for its…

Roll Call · Aug 18

With $200m to spend on the midterms, crypto hopes to repeat its 2024 success: ‘It’s the most critical time’

Candidates in both parties – but mostly Republicans – are seeing cash infusions after merely indicating support

The Guardian - US · Mar 13

Stand With Crypto: Where Do Trump, Harris, Other Top Candidates Stand?

The race toward the November elections is drawing near, and as the crypto industry watches the words and actions of candidates in the next critical weeks, some politicians may be a step ahead of the others, at least based on their Stand With Crypto ratings.

International Business Times · Sep 25, 2024

Vitalik Buterin Warns Against 'Trend' Of Favoring Pro-Crypto Candidates

Vitalik Buterin has publicly spoken up against a "trend" in the crypto industry wherein crypto voters favor supposed "pro-crypto" candidates without knowing the deeper reasons behind the candidates' support for the industry.

International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024

Trump to address 'future of the American Bitcoin industry' at crypto gathering this month

Donald Trump, the presumed Republican presidential nominee, will headline the conference on July 27, speaking on the main stage in a 30-minute address.

Fortune · Jul 11, 2024

Coinbase launches campaign aimed at Latino voters, promotes crypto as best option for remittances

The initiative is part of the crypto industry's effort to get supportive politicians in power

Latin Times · Jun 24, 2024

At Least 8 House Dems Back FIT21 Bill Seeking Crypto Sector Regulatory Framework

Some Democrats, including digital assets skeptics, have voiced support for FIT21, a largely Republican-backed bill that could establish clear regulatory guidelines for the crypto industry.

International Business Times · May 22, 2024

Crypto PACs are pouring money into 2024 elections

They've raised $100 million for 2024 congressional elections, according to a recent report by Public Citizen.

Axios · May 13, 2024

Future of Finance: Coinbase’s Shirzad on public policy, crypto companies shaking off the FTX stigma, and empowering the unbanked

Shirzad said it it's frustrating that Bahamas-based FTX has sullied the image of domestic crypto players.

Fortune · Oct 20, 2023