Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election

The winner of the 2024 presidential election is former President Donald Trump. 

Fox News first projected the race for Trump, with networks including NBC officially calling the race for him hours later. Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes put the President-elect over the top at approximately 5:30 am ET.

Trump took an early lead in the night, leading with what’s commonly referred to as the “red mirage.” States primarily in the South were called for the Republican candidate. The popular vote saw Trump with a win of over 70 million. Trump won key states including North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.

In a speech before the race was officially called for Trump, the…

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Pro-Bitcoin Donald Trump Becomes the 47th President of the United States

Donald J. Trump has officially emerged victorious, claiming the presidency for a second time as the 47th President of the United States. With a critical victory in Pennsylvania and a decisive win in Wisconsin, Trump clinched the presidency by surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed to secure his return to the White House. These key battleground states, which were closely contested throughout the campaign, proved pivotal in pushing Trump over the threshold, solidifying his victory.

Trump’s final electoral tally reflects significant support across much of the Midwest and South, with additional wins in states such as Ohio and Florida reinforcing his lead. Vice President Kamala Harris,…

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LATEST: Crypto-Friendly Bernie Moreno Wins Ohio Senate Race Against Sherrod Brown

Republican and crypto advocate Bernie Moreno has triumphed in the U.S. Senate race, ousting Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown. With a convincing 50.6% to 46% victory, Moreno’s win signals a significant shift in the Senate’s approach to cryptocurrency. His success was buoyed by substantial support from the pro-crypto super PAC Fairshake, which invested $12 million in his campaign.

Moreno, a blockchain entrepreneur, has pledged to champion cryptocurrency rights in the Senate, positioning himself against what he calls “forever politicians” like Brown and President Joe Biden, who he accuses of stifling American innovation in the crypto sector. His stance has energized the crypto community, promising a more favorable legislative environment for digital assets.

The shift in Senate leadership, with Republicans gaining control, potentially places Sen. Tim Scott, a fellow crypto supporter, as the new chair of the influential Senate Banking Committee. This change could further enhance the legislative landscape for cryptocurrencies, indicating a brighter future for regulatory clarity and innovation in the industry.

JUST IN: Bitcoin Reaches New All-Time High, Surpassing $75,000 Milestone

Bitcoin has reached an unprecedented new high, breaking through the $75,000 barrier as the U.S. election heats up. This record-setting surge comes 236 days after its previous high of $73.3k, witnessed last March following the introduction of multiple spot ETFs in the U.S. Currently, the cryptocurrency’s market cap is nearing a colossal $1.5 trillion, highlighting its growing influence and adoption.

The rally isn’t confined to Bitcoin alone; other major cryptocurrencies have experienced significant gains as well. CoinGecko reports that Solana (SOL) has climbed more than 16%, while Dogecoin (DOGE) has dramatically outpaced the market with a 28% increase. This overall uptrend underscores the robust momentum and widespread confidence sweeping through the crypto markets.

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OpenSea plans comeback with 2.0 overhaul

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OpenSea dropped a cryptic tweet yesterday, hinting at a “new OpenSea” coming in December 2024.

What’s OpenSea cooking? No one knows, but a waitlist to the new version of OpenSea has racked up about 308k wallets sign-ups so far.

Initial speculation is pointing to an OpenSea airdrop token, despite the NFT platform’s strong hints historically at taking the IPO route.

Of all the major NFT marketplaces, OpenSea is the only player that has yet to launch a token. Blur, LooksRare, X2Y2, Tensor and Sudoswap all have a live token, while Magic Eden announced plans to launch one in… Read more on Blockworks