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Biden Joins the Pro-Crypto Pivot May 30, 2024

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President Biden's team has reportedly started making overtures towards the crypto crowd. NLW explores whether the industry is buying it or remains skeptical.

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Mt. Gox Unlock FUD Will Soon Finally Come to An End May 30, 2024

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One of the most enduring FUDs in crypto land is the mythic Mt. Gox unlock, where people receive back bitcoin that had been locked for years.

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Trump Doubles Down on Crypto and Pledges to Commute Ross Ulbricht May 29, 2024

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Former President Donal Trump continues to speak about crypto at campaign events. Recently he also pledged to commute Ross Ulbricht's sentence.

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The Growing Political Force of Crypto May 26, 2024

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A reading and discussion based on:

https://blockworks.co/news/single-issue-crypto-voter

and

https://blockworks.co/news/crypto-matters-foundations-free-prosperous-society

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SEC Approves ETH Spot ETF May 24, 2024

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At least, the first stage of the approval has happened. NLW explores the political pressure that caused this to come about.

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71 Democrats Break Ranks to Vote for Commonsense Crypto Regulation May 23, 2024

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The FIT21 Act vote happened yesterday and a much-higher-than-expected number of Democrats supported it. NLW explains what happened and what comes next.

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A Presidential Campaign Crypto Milestone May 23, 2024

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Former President Trump becomes the first major party candidate to accept crypto, the latest on the ETH ETF, and the gear up for the FIT21 vote.

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SHOCKER: Is the SEC About to 180 and Approve ETH ETFs? May 22, 2024

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Only Tuesday and already one of the most consequential political weeks in crypto history. NLW covers the latest on ETH ETF approvals, FIT21 Act and more.

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A Preview of Crypto's Big Week in Washington May 21, 2024

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Some major things coming up in crypto in DC this week, including ETH Spot ETF decisions, FIT21 Act voting, and a question if Biden will veto the SAB121 repeal.

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