How a Georgia County Put Its Election Results on Bitcoin — And Why It Will Transform Election Security

Bitcoin Magazine How a Georgia County Put Its Election Results on Bitcoin — And Why It Will Transform Election Security The unexpected way in which Bitcoin is helping secure democratic elections through out the world.

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$100,000 Bitcoin Is Just a Matter of Time

Regardless of the election result, Bitcoin will eventually rally to $100,000 if previous election cycles repeat

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StanChart reaffirms Bitcoin on track to reclaim ATH by election day, 6-figures if Trump wins

Standard Chartered believes Bitcoin will reclaim the $73,000 price level on Election Day, Nov. 5 and According to the report Bitcoin—Post-US Election Playbook, authored by the lender’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick, the flagship crypto could see significant price movement before and after the upcoming US presidential election.

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Bitcoin Has Eyes On $80K Despite Election Outcome

As the U.S. presidential race heats up, traders are placing their bets on Bitcoin (BTC) reaching new heights, with some predicting the cryptocurrency will surge to $80,000 by the end of November, regardless of who wins the election.

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Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin To Reach $100,000 By US Election Day

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Bitcoin briefly touches $14k on the US election day

The United States presidential elections dominate the global news, and the crypto space isn’t... The post Bitcoin briefly touches $14k on the US election day appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Election Day Retrospective: Looking Back At The Bitcoin Campaign Trail

Today is Election Day and with it (hopefully) arrives the outcome of one of the most pivotal and polarizing Presidential showdowns in history. It also marks the third election since Bitcoin’s inception.

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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.

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Volatility Inbound: Bitcoin Traders are Upping Their Leverage as Election Nears

The world is now just one day out from the 2020 U. S. Presidential Election, an event that will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications that impact Bitcoin, altcoins, and the traditional markets for potentially years to come.

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Bitcoin Could Hit New Yearly High on US Election Risks, Hints Citibank Report

Bitcoin could hit a new year-to-date (YTD) high, abetted in part by the risks surrounding the US presidential election. The analogy takes cues from a quarterly commodity outlook published by Citigroup.

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Bitcoin Fundamental Expert: “Clarity” Comes After “Rocky” Election Ends

An expert in Bitcoin fundamental analysis claims that although the cryptocurrency is bullish currently, things could get “rocky” until after the US Presidential Election concludes. But as soon as the winner is chosen,  the “clarity” combined with the asset’s halving has in the past provides “solid” foundation for each new bull run to begin. Bitcoin […]

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Discrete Log Contracts Are Bringing Private, ‘Scriptless’ Smart Contracts to Bitcoin

A smart contract has logged bets for the U.S. election on Bitcoin’s blockchain. When the votes are tallied, we won’t know who won, but that’s the whole point.

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Jim Rogers Predicts End of Dollar Dominance as US-China Tensions Escalate

Renowned investor Jim Rogers believes that the U.S. dollar dominance is coming to an end as the tensions between the U.S. and China mount. The growing national debt, the protests, the political uncertainty surrounding the presidential election, and countries seeking a USD alternative in fear of sanctions will take a toll on the dollar, he […] The post Jim Rogers Predicts End of Dollar Dominance as US-China Tensions Escalate appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Why The Upcoming US Election is Bitcoin’s Biggest Risk

Bitcoin broke up through $12,000 but is now crashing. Gold set a new all-time high but has since pulled back. The S&P 500 keeps on setting high after high. Still, all of these assets have one thing in common: they’re all at risk for a sizable correction, primarily due to the dark cloud hanging over the coming United States 2020 Presidential election.

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Bitcoin Will Break Out This Year, Says Devere CEO

The CEO of financial advisory firm Devere Group believes that 2020 will be a breakout year for bitcoin, fueled by the U. S. presidential election and the weak dollar. Amid political uncertainty and the Fed’s new inflation policy, investors will pile into safe-haven assets not tied to any specific country, such as bitcoin.

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Analysts Predict US Presidential Election Outcome Could Collapse Dollar, Boost Bitcoin and Gold

Analysts have predicted a bearish outlook for the U. S. dollar as the country’s 2020 presidential election approaches. One analyst says gold will correct with Donald Trump’s victory followed by the collapse of the U.

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What Top US Politicians and POTUS Election Candidates Think of Bitcoin

Cryptocurrencies and politics are intertwined. Here’s what the top politicians in the U.S. elections think about cryptocurrencies.

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Russia, With Bitcoin Playing Bit Part, Tried to Hack 2016 US Election, Senate Report Finds

Bitcoin may have been the salacious pretext to Marina Butina's fling with Patrick Byrne.

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Donald Trump Wants to Win the Election?Bullish Sign for Bitcoin: Capriole Investments Analyst

A Capriole Investments analyst said that if Trump wins the election he will continue supporting the current financial system, could be bullish for Bitcoin

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Bitcoin’s Biggest Bullish Catalyst is Donald Trump; Here’s Why

Bitcoin is least bearish ahead of the US presidential election in November, according to Capriole Investments’ Co-Founder Charles Edwards. He said Tuesday that Donald Trump might attempt to tout the ongoing stock market rally for potential reelection.

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How Will The Upcoming US Election Impact Bitcoin’s Price Performance This Year?

The pandemic-fueled market crash of March didn’t spare bitcoin or the rest of the crypto market, but in retrospect, it could be considered a good thing. The crash created a turning point, which later accelerated Bitcoin’s adoption, establishing it as an uncorrelated asset, with recognition even from top critics like gold investor Peter Schiff. Earlier […]

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Wells Fargo Warns Of Stock Shock From Biden Win, How Would Bitcoin Behave?

Past data shows that Bitcoin bull market breakouts typically happen following a US Presidential Election. However, Democratic party candidate Joe Biden has recently overtaken Trump in the polls – something Wells Fargo warns could shake up the stock market.

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Will the Price of BTC Surge After the 2020 US Presidential Elections?

Bitcoin bulls are being kept at bay by the U. S 2020 election uncertainty according to Northern Trust Wealth Management CIO, Katie Nixon. Speaking to MarketWatch, she noted that the crypto markets volatility will increase further between now and the elections.

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How the 2020 US Presidential Election May Be Keeping Bitcoin At Bay

The cryptocurrency community and even institutional investors are watching Bitcoin for a new long-term uptrend to begin. However, this may not occur until after the 2020 United States Presidential Election taking place in November of this year due to US-China FUD.

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Justin Amash Reveals Third-Party Presidential Bid: Pro-Bitcoin Libertarian Candidate Targets Trump’s Seat

U.S. President Donald Trump now has an unexpected challenger as the independent congressman from Michigan, Justin Amash, says he plans to run as a Libertarian candidate in the 2020 election. Besides John McAfee and Adam Kokesh, Amash is also a pro-crypto candidate, a believer in free markets, and has spoken positively about bitcoin seven years […] The post Justin Amash Reveals Third-Party Presidential Bid: Pro-Bitcoin Libertarian Candidate Targets Trump’s Seat appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Did Satoshi Plan for Bitcoin Halvings to Coincide with US Presidential Elections?

Bitcoin Halvings happen every four years — coincidentally falling in line with US election cycles. Was this all a part of Satoshi Nakamoto’s master plan? There has been much speculation over why Satoshi Nakamoto chose halvings for Bitcoin to take place roughly every four years.

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CME’s Board Nominee Wants to Earn More Revenue With Crypto; “Bitcoin Mining Is A Win-Win”

CME set to introduce Bitcoin mining? Dante Federighi, one of the nominees in the upcoming CME Group board of directors Class B-2 shareholder election, plans to introduce Bitcoin mining activities in the firm.

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Bitcoin (BTC) vs. Dow: Here's How They Fared After Trump's Election

Investing in Bitcoin (BTC) instead of U.S. stocks on the day Trump was elected could have made you a fortune

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Markets Daily Gets Political: The Post-Trust Election

Today on Markets Daily we're taking a break from our quick-hit news roundup format for a brief discussion about the U.S. election in the age of bitcoin with CoinDesk features editor Ben Schiller and privacy-beat reporter Benjamin Powers.

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Super Tuesday Special: Which US Election Outcome Is Best for Bitcoin?

It's Super Tuesday. As Democrats take to the polls to pick their nominee we polled Twitter to ask which candidate would be best for bitcoin and the industry.

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The U.S. government’s approach to crypto regulations hinges entirely on the 2020 election

The United States government underneath President Trump has taken an aggressive approach to the crypto markets, with the President himself claiming that he is “not a fan of” Bitcoin, while the Treasury secretary claimed that the lack of regulations surrounding the nascent technology constitutes a “national security” issue.

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Bitcoin Actually Declines Off of Political Uncertainty, Bombshell Study Finds

It might not be a good idea to purchase bitcoin as an insurance asset against this year’s nailbiting US presidential election. That is according to a new study that doubts bitcoin’s credential as a safe-haven asset against a mounting political uncertainty.

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Bitcoin Jumps as Salvini Stands on the Brink of Power

Italy once more finds itself in the midst of a political crisis as the country awaits the election results from the relatively rich region of Emilia-Romagna near Milan. Matteo Salvini’s. . .

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Bitcoin Price and Trump: Mike Novogratz Makes Surprising 2020 Predictions

Wall Street bull Mike Novogratz shares his predictions about Bitcoin, the US presidential election, and the 2020 Summer Olympic Games

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Bitcoin Weak as Positive Trade Deal, Brexit Buoy Investors

So-called safe-haven asset bitcoin appears mum as Trump hints an optimistic “phase one” deal with China and Boris Johnson wins the U. K. parliamentary election. The cryptocurrency risks more declines due to prevailing bearish bias.

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Sunday Digest: Bitcoin Price, Scams and Definitely No Politics

Surely I can get through this introductory paragraph without mentioning the UK election. Must be some other news to cling to. If possible I could also tie in some spurious bitcoin comment… Can you buy a National Health Service with bitcoin? Or I could just mention that Miss Jamaica won the Miss World 2019 competition this weekend, and hope nobody notices.

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Boris, Brexit, and Bitcoin: How the UK’s General Election Might Impact Crypto

In yesterday’s UK General Election, the British people voted for the Conservative Party to take office for another term. The pound responded with a sudden rise in value reminiscent of a Bitcoin move.

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Bitcoin Price Reaches More Than $12,300 in Argentina as Peso Tumbles 30 Percent 

Bitcoin is a tad more expensive in inflation-stricken Argentina after the country’s  president faced an upset defeat in the primary election

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Elon Musk supported crypto. Market collapsed

Although it is a year before the presidential election in 2020, preparation is under way. One of the fronts of the struggle between the candidates may be the cryptocurrency market. Not so long ago, current President Trump made a critical review of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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Remain Alliance Turns Up Heat as Pound Nears All-Time Low While Bitcoin Yo-Yos

Election season greets much of the world with Britain in a campaign mode as blue and yellow take turns in a yo-yo that would make bitcoin proud. Bitcoin has gone... The post Remain Alliance Turns Up Heat as Pound Nears All-Time Low While Bitcoin Yo-Yos appeared first on Trustnodes.

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Protests in Moscow and flipping out on Navalny and on bitcoin (BTC)

In connection with the mass protests in Moscow due to the opposition not allowed to take part in municipal parliament of Moscow election (Moscow City Duma), the Investigative Committee of Russia opened a criminal case on money laundering by the Anti-Corruption Fund (FBK) of Alexei Navalny, the most famous of opposition politicians. According to the […]

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Bitcoin Might Keep Lights on For Paper Causing a Stir in Austria

High politics, bitcoin, drugs, parties, Europe’s youngest leader, allegations or defamation, an election and a collapsed government. It has it all, beginning with a “paper,” Zoom Institute, that seemingly came.

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Kenya Prepares to Embrace Blockchain

On July 25, 2019, news broke of Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru receiving a report from Bitange Ndemeo, which recommends blockchain technology to help tackle problems crippling Kenya such as land fraud, corruption, and solve election disputes.

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Utah to use Blockchain Technology for Mobile Voting in Upcoming Elections 

Tusk Philanthropies, a platform that claims to be focused on advancing distributed ledger technology (DLT) based mobile voting, has announced that Utah County will use its blockchain solution for mobile voting in its upcoming municipal primary election in August 2019, according to a press release on July 23, 2019.

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Is Bitcoin Quickly Becoming A 2020 Election Issue?

President Trump’s recent Bitcoin tweet might make cryptocurrency a discussion point for the 2020 election and crypto investors think this is a good thing. Let’s Talk About Bitcoin 2020 Thanks to U.

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Donald Trump: Bitcoin not money, value based on thin air, facilitates unlawful behavior

U. S. president Donald Trump finally expressed his views on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and the POTUS is not a fan. Since his election to office in 2016, many pundits have speculated on his position on the predominant cryptocurrency.

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Data shows that Bitcoin was the best safe haven asset over the past 3 years

Prior to the 2016 presidential election, there was a lot of speculation about what would happen economically if Donald Trump won the presidency. Many analysts, such as professor Erik Jones of Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, expected to see “incredible pressure on stock prices and everyone flooding into rare metals like gold […] The post Data shows that Bitcoin was the best safe haven asset over the past 3 years appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Tipping Point: Bitcoin Google Searches Trump Kim Kardashian

Despite the 2018 U. S. congressional elections serving as a referendum on President Trump, more people searched for “Bitcoin” than the election results. Or Kim Kardashian. That’s according to research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Coinbase, which paints a surprisingly bright picture of the current state of cryptocurrency awareness.

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U.S. Presidential Candidates, From Best to Worst

With US election season soon to be upon us, BTCmanager ranks some of the candidates thus far, from the enthusiasts to the apathists to the critics. Diverse Players While the US Presidential elections are over a year away, many early contenders are already emerging and there is already much talk about who will likely clinchRead MoreRead More.

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