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The legal status of cryptocurrencies varies substantially from one jurisdiction to another, and is still undefined or changing in many of them. [1] Whereas, in the majority of countries the usage of cryptocurrency isn't in itself illegal, its status and usability as a means of payment (or a commodity) varies, with differing regulatory implications.
The 2022 re-election campaign of Colorado governor Jared Polis (Democrat) was officially accepting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. [59] According to a 2024 survey by Gemini, more than one-fifth of Americans own cryptocurrency, and 73% of them plan to consider a candidate's stance on crypto when they vote in the election. [1]
The relationship between governments and cryptocurrencies has always been tense. In some countries, this has led to outright bans on buying, owning, and trading.
On the day of the election, polling stations across the country were open from 7 am, and closed at 10 pm. [28] The date chosen for the 2019 general election made it the first to be held in December since the 1923 general election.
Crypto companies, executives, and super PACs have spent huge sums this election cycle, outspending even perennial big spenders like the Koch family, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
18 female members of Parliament of the United Kingdom say they will not seek reelection due to threats and abuse. [164] 5 November – Mothercare collapses into administration, putting 2,500 UK jobs at risk. [165] 6 November At 00:01, the 57th parliament is dissolved in preparation for the general election on 12 December 2019. [166]
After a blistering post-election rally that saw Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) soar by nearly 40%, investors were quick to credit the pro-crypto optimism surrounding a Donald Trump presidency. While ...
The House of Commons of the United Kingdom votes 358–234 to pass the government's Brexit withdrawal agreement for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union on 31 January 2020. The bill will now head to the House of Lords for final approval. The bill also rules out extending trade talks with the EU beyond 31 December 2020, known as the ...