Jul 17, 2024

The Republican Party embraces crypto

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The GOP wants to be clear that it's pro-cryptocurrency. Let's talk the intersection of politics and digital assets.

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Election 2024

Republicans are embracing crypto

by Matt Levin

Jul 17, 2024

The official Republican platform adopted earlier this week says the party will "defend the right to mine bitcoin."

"The crypto industry has raised and spent an incredible amount of money influencing elections," said Duke University's Lee Reiners.

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