A Republican candidate for Florida's 22nd Congressional District sold $800,000 worth of Bitcoin to finance his campaign, marking a significant use of digital assets in political fundraising. This move highlights how cryptocurrency is becoming a practical source of campaign funds, especially in competitive races where quick access to cash is crucial. While crypto donations and holdings have appeared in politics before, converting such a large amount into campaign cash is notable and reflects the growing integration of digital assets in mainstream finance. The candidate's identity remains undisclosed, and regulatory frameworks for crypto in campaigns are still evolving, making this a pioneering but complex step in political finance.
Eikon Therapeutics presented updated clinical data at the 2026 ASCO meeting showing encouraging results for its EIK1001 drug in first-line treatment of stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with a 63.1% response rate and good tolerability. The ...
XDC Network has seen two consecutive days of price gains after bouncing off a key ascending trendline that has held for two weeks. Large holders, or whales, have been accumulating during this period of consolidation, signaling confidence despite mark...
Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 1.72% to nearly 139 trillion at block height 951552, while the network's hashrate surpassed 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s), reaching 1.02 ZH/s. Despite a 13.56% drop in hashprice squeezing miner profits, miners...
Solana (SOL) trades near $82 despite over $1 billion in cumulative inflows into spot ETFs, signaling strong institutional demand. However, technical resistance around $83 and $88-$90, combined with elevated volatility and macroeconomic uncertainties,...
Bitcoin has dropped over 16% this quarter but remains up 7%, contrasting with a 56% drop in Q2 2022. Analysts note that many underwater holdings come from investors in U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs at high cost bases, and long-term holders are accumulating ...
