Russia Makes 2016 an Election Year for Bitcoin
After almost two years of being in a state of confusion on how to deal with the advent of digital currencies, it appears Russia is ready to lay down the law on Bitcoin – and it may be sooner rather than later. According to Russian news blog Forklog the country shares a two-party system with the West when it comes to the legislation of such matters. The....
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It’s election season and now it’s time to get active: betting on the 2016 Presidential election in bitcoins is a thing! It’s going to be a wild one, so buckle up. There are still numerous events forthcoming before the election on November 7. Things could change. In the meantime, we laid out the best places on the web to profit off the US election by placing bets in bitcoins. We should note: don’t gamble away more than you afford to lose. Read on to see the insights given by the current odds for the 2016 presidential election. Fairlay – This prediction market for Bitcoin offers an enticing....
Both the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections have seen little volatility in the price of Bitcoin, but the major multi-year resistance at $14K may finally break if history repeats itself. While most investors and traders anticipated massive volatility to occur through the election hours, little has happened. Bitcoin’s price is still relatively stable and hovering under the crucial resistance of $14,000.At the same time, Bitcoin's price has been moving in tandem with equity markets over the past 24 hours.Bitcoin still can’t break the $14,000 resistanceBTC/USD 1-week chart. Source: TradingViewThe....
A new bill obliging candidates running for election in Russia to declare their spending on digital assets has hit the floor of the State Duma. According to the draft, Russian politicians will be required to disclose details about every crypto purchase they and their families make, if the total exceeds a certain amount. Candidates to Provide Details About Their Cryptocurrency Dealings The Russian State Duma, the lower house of parliament, has adopted on first reading a draft law that will incorporate the disclosure of cryptocurrency purchases into Russia’s electoral legislation.....
Talking about the election with my family and friends, many reflect a complacent and, frankly, spoiled attitude about the manner in which things are done in the U.S. Many either don’t know or don’t care that the national election can be easily manipulated, at least in certain key counties, which hold the capacity to influence states, which further hold the ability to influence elections. This op-ed article will look to expand on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the recent 2016 U.S. presidential election, and how, regardless of who you supported, changes to the working system need to be....
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.