ChainCatcher news, according to CNN, former presidential candidate and Trump supporter Vivek Ramaswamy stated that Trump's campaign has attracted more traditionally Democratic-leaning groups, including African Americans, Hispanics, and Gen Z voters. Ramaswamy pointed out that Gen Z voters are primarily concerned with issues such as avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts, preventing a "third world war," promoting economic growth, and lowering housing costs.Ramaswamy emphasized, "If the U.S. unfortunately gets involved in a foreign war, Gen Z will be the first to bear the brunt. Furthermore, prices have risen in recent years, while wage growth has not kept pace." When asked whether the results should be acknowledged if Trump loses, Ramaswamy stated, "Whoever wins the election should win, and the loser should acknowledge their defeat."

ChainCatcher news, Jean Boivin of BlackRock Investment Institute stated that the market is underestimating the risk of disputes over the election results among U.S. presidential candidates next month. A controversial victory could lead to "weeks of very chaotic legal battles," which could shake risk assets.While the stock market remains close to historical highs, government bonds have already been hit by a sell-off. Attempting to trade the U.S. election is "foolish behavior," and the real focus should be on the scenario of a disputed election, which the market has not fully reflected. If investors want to prepare for a certain situation, a disputed U.S. election result is one of those scenarios. Due to the tight race, voters and investors are increasingly likely to wait until after election night to know the results—especially if any candidate chooses to contest the vote count in key swing states.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Bitfinex analysts stated that the U.S. presidential candidate debate between Harris and Trump sparked risk-averse sentiment in the crypto market, marking a "sell the news" event, with risk-averse trading behavior intensifying after the debate.Analysts emphasized that Trump's victory is generally seen as favorable for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Considering the recent news regarding his DeFi project and his campaign promise to remove SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, his involvement in the cryptocurrency space is now quite evident.

ChainCatcher news, according to Arkham monitoring, after the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the Polymarket address "paragon" received funds from QCP Capital, purchasing over $600,000 in Trump opposition votes and Kamala support votes respectively. If Kamala wins the election, they will earn over $2.6 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched an attack on Trump's cryptocurrency-related stance at the Bitcoin 2024 conference.He criticized, "I welcome Trump's new enthusiasm for BTC, but it has only been a few weeks since he started talking about BTC comprehensively. Moreover, Trump said in 2021 that BTC is just a scam."He continued, "Bitcoin is closely related to our soul and values. Trump needs to explain how his personal values align with those of Bitcoin holders."

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, U.S. presidential independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that if elected, he would push for the federal government to purchase $615 billion worth of Bitcoin until the amount of Bitcoin held by the U.S. matches the country's gold reserves. Kennedy said in an interview, "Bitcoin is honest money; it is a currency based on proof of work. Everything is on the ledger, it is decentralized, and that is what we need to do for democracy. I want the federal government to start buying Bitcoin and ultimately hold an amount of Bitcoin equivalent to gold during my term."It is reported that the U.S. government is the largest holder of gold in the world, with 8,134 tons of gold. At current prices, the gold is valued at $615 billion, requiring 9.4 million BTC to match this value, which is nearly 45% of the total supply.

ChainCatcher news, according to BitcoinMagazine, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will attend the Bitcoin2024 summit in Nashville, Tennessee, from July 25 to 27 and deliver a keynote speech.In addition, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that if elected president, he would pardon Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that Trump's guilty verdict could boost his chances in the November election.Kennedy is running as an independent candidate, facing Trump and Biden. He mentioned that if he withdraws from the race, more than half of his supporters would switch to Trump.At the cryptocurrency conference, Kennedy endorsed the importance of technology and supported Trump's new stance on cryptocurrency. He believes that cryptocurrency symbolizes freedom and transparency.Additionally, Kennedy emphasized the necessity of cryptocurrency regulation to protect consumers from fraud.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared his views on Trump's conviction and cryptocurrency at the 2024 Consensus Conference.Kennedy stated that he will focus on economic and health issues and will not discuss lawsuits against Trump or Biden. Regarding Trump's support for cryptocurrency, Kennedy said it is a good thing for America. A commitment to cryptocurrency is a commitment to freedom and transparency. He hopes President Biden will take a similar stance. Kennedy pointed out the need to ensure that the U.S. remains a center for blockchain technology while ensuring that cryptocurrency is regulated to protect consumers from fraud.He revealed that he purchased 21 bitcoins during his campaign and bought three bitcoins for each of his children. Kennedy also pledged that his campaign goal is to make cryptocurrency a medium of exchange and that it should not be subject to capital gains tax.

ChainCatcher news, according to REWARDED, on April 21 at a rally in Michigan, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposed to put the entire U.S. budget on the blockchain, stating that this move would allow every American to "view every budget item anytime, anywhere, 24/7." This plan would allow for greater transparency and accountability, enabling taxpayers to see where their tax dollars are being spent.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a significant advocate for Bitcoin and blockchain, and he is one of the few presidential candidates who have supported Bitcoin and decentralized technology over the years. Previous report mentioned that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated last year that he holds 14 Bitcoins, and he also indicated that if elected president, he would eliminate the capital gains tax on converting BTC to USD.

ChainCatcher news, U.S. prosecutors do not plan to conduct a second trial for FTX founder SBF, as some charges against him (including foreign bribery and bank fraud charges) have been dropped, and prosecutors have also decided not to pursue a charge of illegal political donations. (Note: SBF donated to a large number of Democratic and Republican politicians. Prosecutors had accused SBF of using customer funds for $100 million in political donations.)Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated, "No one is surprised. This is a bigger issue than the fraud itself. It shows that corruption has become normalized." Elon Musk replied to the same post: "!!". Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal stated that the decision to drop the charges is "judicial injustice." "The public interest in a public hearing of the charges is almost always significant. Campaign finance allegations are a top priority. What politicians and others knew and when they knew it are key questions that deserve answers."SBF's sentencing is currently scheduled for March 28, 2024.

ChainCatcher news, according to Beincrypto, U.S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is known for his pro-cryptocurrency stance, and he has harshly criticized Gary Gensler and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to clarify cryptocurrency regulations. In a Republican primary debate, Ramaswamy was asked whether cryptocurrencies would also provide economic freedom to bad actors. Ramaswamy stated that regulators must keep up with current trends, as wrongdoers have long been deceiving people, using the collapse of FTX as an example to prove that the current regulatory framework is ineffective.Additionally, another Republican U.S. presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis, opposes central bank digital currencies and has pledged to eliminate central bank digital currencies if elected.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the crypto advocacy group "Stand With Crypto" initiated by the crypto exchange Coinbase plans to bring together candidates for the 2024 U.S. presidential election to discuss blockchain technology and digital assets.The Stand With Crypto website shows that Republican candidates Asa Hutchinson and Vivek Ramaswamy, as well as Democratic candidate Dean Phillips, will appear in person in New Hampshire on December 11 to discuss issues related to digital assets. Invited candidates include former President Donald Trump, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Republicans Doug Burgum, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and Chris Christie.Stand with Crypto states: "This unique opportunity allows you to hear from each presidential candidate and provides a platform for candidates to speak to the crypto and blockchain community in New Hampshire. The topics will not be limited to crypto-specific issues. Instead, this forum aims to enable candidates to address a range of policies to the cryptocurrency and blockchain community before the New Hampshire primary."It is reported that on January 23, New Hampshire will hold one of the first primaries for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

ChainCatcher News, U.S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discussed many topics including Bitcoin in an interview this week. He stated that the government is "threatened by the existence of Bitcoin" and emphasized that if cryptocurrencies become more popular, it will "pose a threat to the current status of the Federal Reserve itself."He promised that if elected president, he would ensure that the government "does not interfere in the affairs of those innovators."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed on Twitter Spaces on Wednesday that he indeed holds Bitcoin. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated: After the Bitcoin conference in May, I decided to take action and purchased two Bitcoins for each of my seven children. At a price of $29,500 per Bitcoin, these 14 Bitcoins are currently worth approximately $414,000.Previous report, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that if elected president, he would eliminate the capital gains tax on converting BTC to USD.

ChainCatcher News, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that if elected, he would eliminate the capital gains tax on BTC exchanged for dollars.According to previous reports, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tweeted, "If I am elected president, I will ensure that your rights to use and hold Bitcoin are not infringed upon. Bitcoin is not only a bulwark against tyranny and manipulation of the money supply, but it also points the way to a more transparent and democratic future for government institutions." (source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to financial documents submitted on June 30, a brokerage account of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. holds Bitcoin valued between $100,000 and $250,000, an investment made by his wife Cheryl Hines.It is reported that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated at a conference in Miami in May that he is not a Bitcoin investor. Additionally, Robert has expressed on Twitter that he is a supporter of Bitcoin, saying, "Bitcoin is not only a bulwark against tyranny and manipulation of the money supply, it also points the way to a more transparent and democratic future for government institutions."