A trading desk monitor shows prediction market data and geopolitical odds, illustrating the surge in event contract trading.
Bitcoin News

Prediction Markets Explode: $23.7B March Surge Fueled by Geopolitical Bets and Mainstream Buzz

Transaction volumes on blockchain-based prediction markets have skyrocketed this month, hitting a staggering $23.7 billion in notional trading volume for March 2026. This represents a massive leap from the $1.9 billion recorded during the same period last year. The surge is largely driven by intense user interest in contracts tied to U.S. politics, global conflicts, […]

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AI News

Data Center Ban: Sanders and AOC Propose Drastic Halt to AI Infrastructure Expansion

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant legislative move, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) introduced companion bills on March 25, 2026, proposing a federal ban on the construction of new data centers with peak power loads exceeding 20 megawatts. Consequently, this proposal directly links the explosive growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure to […]

Philip Rycroft presents review recommending UK crypto political donation pause to prevent foreign interference.
Bitcoin News

Urgent UK Crypto Donation Pause Recommended to Block Foreign Election Interference

LONDON, March 25, 2026 – A significant independent review has urgently recommended the United Kingdom government impose a temporary moratorium on all political donations made using cryptocurrency assets. This crucial recommendation aims to protect the integrity of British democracy from potential foreign financial interference until robust regulatory safeguards are firmly established. UK Review Calls for […]

UK parliamentary committee reviews report on cryptocurrency donations and political finance security risks.
Bitcoin News

Crypto Donations Face Urgent Moratorium as UK Lawmakers Cite Grave Security Risks

LONDON, March 18, 2026 – A powerful cross-party committee of UK lawmakers has called for an immediate halt to cryptocurrency donations for political parties, warning that the digital assets pose an “unacceptably high risk” to national security and electoral integrity without reliable new safeguards. UK Parliamentary Committee Demands Immediate Crypto Donation Moratorium The Joint Committee […]

Empty Mar-a-Lago banquet hall prepared for Trump memecoin holder gala event in Florida
Bitcoin News

Exclusive: Trump’s TRUMP Memecoin Rebounds After Second Mar-a-Lago Gala Announcement

PALM BEACH, Florida — March 13, 2026: Former President Donald Trump’s official memecoin, TRUMP, experienced a sudden 12% price recovery Thursday after organizers announced a second exclusive gala for top token holders at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The scheduled April 25 luncheon comes as the controversial cryptocurrency trades 96% below its January 2025 peak, raising fresh […]

Crypto PAC campaign finance strategy for Illinois 2026 midterm elections shown on documents and digital charts.
Bitcoin News

Crypto PAC Spends $8.6M in Illinois, Targeting Key 2026 Midterm Races

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 18, 2026. A cryptocurrency industry-backed political action committee has deployed $8.6 million into congressional races in Illinois, signaling an aggressive new phase of digital asset lobbying ahead of the November midterm elections. Federal Election Commission filings from Sunday reveal that Fairshake, a super PAC largely funded by Ripple Labs and Coinbase, […]

Crypto-backed political action committee Fairshake spending in Illinois 2026 midterm elections campaign office.
AI News

Breaking: Crypto PAC Spends $8.6M in Illinois, Targets Key 2026 Races

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 10, 2026. The cryptocurrency industry is making an exceptional financial push into American electoral politics ahead of the critical 2026 midterm elections. Fairshake, a political action committee (PAC) backed by major crypto firms including Ripple Labs and Coinbase, has reported spending $8.6 million to influence key congressional races in Illinois, according […]

Crypto-backed PAC spending influences 2026 Illinois midterm elections with digital campaign finance.
Ethereum News

Breaking: Crypto PAC Spends $8.6M in Illinois Races Ahead of Critical 2026 Midterms

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 10, 2026: A cryptocurrency-backed political action committee has deployed $8.6 million in Illinois congressional races with the U.S. midterm elections just eight months away, signaling an rare escalation in digital asset industry political spending. Federal Election Commission filings reveal that Fairshake, the PAC backed by Ripple Labs and Coinbase, has dramatically […]

Crypto PAC political spending influences 2026 Illinois midterm elections with campaign signs and digital currency symbols.
Bitcoin News

Breaking: Crypto PAC Pours $8.6M Into Illinois, Shaping 2026 Midterm Battlefield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — March 18, 2026. The cryptocurrency industry has launched a massive, targeted political offensive in the American Midwest. Fairshake, a super PAC backed by crypto giants including Ripple Labs and Coinbase</strong, has deployed $8.6 million to influence critical Illinois congressional and senate races ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. This substantial expenditure, […]