The Republican Party has secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, completing a sweep of the 2024 elections that saw Donald Trump return to the presidency and Republicans gain control of the Senate.
A GOP victory raises optimism, where crypto participants anticipate a friendlier regulatory environment under the new administration.
The House majority was solidified following Republican Juan Ciscomani's victory in Arizona, granting the GOP the 218 seats necessary for victory and strengthening the party's ability to pursue a pro-crypto legislative agenda many within the industry are hoping for.
All of Trump's Crypto Promises, From Boosting Bitcoin Mining to Firing Gensler
Former President Donald Trump has pitched big plans for crypto on the campaign trail, folding several promises into his reelection bid while trying to make inroads with digital asset owners. When it comes to the nascent industry, crypto isn’t listed among 20 core goals that make up the Republican Party’s official 2024 platform—and the topic didn't come up during his interview with Elon Musk in August. Still, in a draft document released in July, crypto was mentioned alongside artificial intellig...
Market indicators have reflected that upbeat sentiment, with Bitcoin climbing to a record $$93,477 on Wednesday as investors respond to a perceived pivot in forthcoming regulatory clarity.
Trump has indicated plans to replace SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, with expectations that a change in leadership may soften the agency’s enforcement-heavy approach.
He has also proposed the development of a national bitcoin reserve while positioning the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the planet."
Leadership on key committees, such as the House Financial Services Committee, will also likely influence the direction of crypto policy. Trump has committed to introducing comprehensive policies to reduce legal ambiguity and facilitate growth.
Coinbase Donates $25 Million to Fairshake to Defeat 'Anti-Crypto Candidates'
Coinbase, America’s dominant crypto exchange, announced Monday that it has donated an additional $25 million to industry political action committee (PAC) Fairshake in the latest escalation of crypto-related spending on the 2024 election. That spend brings Fairshake’s total haul this cycle to $160 million, making it one of the largest PACs attempting to influence the outcome of November’s election. In fact, only ActBlue and WinRed—the primary payment processors for the Democratic and Republican...
The Republican Party’s path forward was bolstered by substantial donations, amounting to hundreds of millions, from both crypto insiders and external supporters.
Super PACs like Fairshake took an active role in the 2024 election cycle, directing substantial funds to the tune of more than $300 million to candidates favoring a more lenient regulatory stance.
Among the most prominent victories for the crypto sector was Ohio’s Senate race, where Republican Bernie Moreno, backed by Fairshake, won a seat that could support GOP-led legislative efforts.
