Hurricane Idalia delays Ron DeSantis’ reported plans to accept crypto campaign donations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cancelled a campaign event in which he was reportedly planning to announce the acceptance of cryptocurrency contributions toward his 2024 presidential run. According to an Aug. 29 report from the Miami Herald, DeSantis cancelled a cocktail-hour fundraiser for ...
One less crypto-friendly candidate — Miami mayor ends US presidential run
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, one of the few cryptocurrency-friendly candidates running for president of the United States in 2024, has announced he will be suspending his campaign.In an Aug. 29 announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Suarez said that while running for U.S. president had been ...
Bittrex may still face enforcement action in Florida amid bankruptcy
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation is considering action against United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May.In a July 5 filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Florida Office of Financial ...
Pro-Bitcoin Miami Mayor Francis Suarez files for 2024 presidential bid
Francis Suarez, the mayor of Miami and a known crypto advocate, has filed paperwork signaling his intention to run for United States presidency in 2024.He will join the likes of former U.S. President Donald Trump and fellow Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — another Bitcoin (BTC) advoca ...
Ron DeSantis Warns of Bitcoin’s Risk Under Re-Elected President Biden
Florida Governor and U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said in a conversation with Ilon Musk that if President Biden is re-elected, but bitcoin will be at risk. Ron DeSantis said he supports bitcoin because the first cryptocurrency represents civil liberties. And ...
Texas Introduces Bill Prohibiting Use of Digital Currency, Citing Concerns over Government Oversight
A bill has been introduced in Texas that would prohibit the use of digital currency in the state by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). The document details why the digital dollar is a bad idea. "Retail CBDCs are issued ...
Florida Governor Signs Law Banning Digital Currency Use, Citing Financial Stability Concerns
The governor of U.S. Florida has signed a law banning the use of digital currency in the state by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). Earlier, the ban on the use of the digital dollar was supported by the state House and Senate. New law against state digital currency will tak ...
Florida Governor DeSantis Threatens to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in the State
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that if the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) launched its own digital currency, it would be banned in Florida. During a recent speech in Jacksonville, Governor Ron DeSantis again called for a ban on central bank digital currencies. He signe ...
Florida Governor Proposes Bill to Ban Digital Dollar Introduction
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently proposed a bill aimed at prohibiting the introduction of digital currency in the state. DeSantis expressed his concern that the implementation of a digital dollar could potentially lead to government abuse and increased surveillance of financial transactions ...