The cryptocurrency industry has set new lobbying records in 2024, significantly influencing the US presidential election.
With President-elect Donald Trump securing a second term, crypto lobbyists played a key role in shaping political discourse, particularly in battleground states. The influx of money from the crypto sector has raised concerns about the growing influence of digital currency advocates on US policy.
This marks a pivotal moment for the industry as it seeks to secure favorable regulations and expand its presence in the political arena.
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Great, just what we need—more corporate money influencing our elections. Crypto bros are throwing cash around to protect their profits while regular people are struggling with real issues like healthcare and climate change.
Honestly, I don’t see a problem with this. People and industries should be able to spend their money how they want to influence policy, just like anyone else. If crypto companies want to push for less regulation and more freedom, that’s a win for everyone.
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Missouri appeals court rejects extra pot tax imposed by counties
JEFFERSON CITY — St. Louis and St. Charles counties cannot add their own tax on the sale of marijuana on top of local municipal sales taxes, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday. Richard D. Zellner of O'Fallon, Missouri, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for using company funds to pay off $2.1 million in cred…
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‘A whole hell of a lot you could do’: Anti-abortion groups prepare for a legislative blitz
Anti-abortion groups on Tuesday unveiled their “Make America Pro-Life Again Roadmap,” an effort to chip away at federal and state access, including in nearly a dozen states that enshrined protections through ballot measures over the last two years.
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