COINDESK DAILY: U.S. Lawmakers Visit Detained Binance Exec in Nigeria; Winklevoss Twins Donate to Trump Campaign
Jun 21, 2024
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Detained Binance executive in Nigeria receives a visit from US lawmakers; Winklevoss twins make political donations; Standard Chartered bank enters the digital assets industry by setting up a spot trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether in London.
U.S. lawmakers visited detained Binance executive in Nigeria, highlighting international crypto industry dynamics.
Winklevoss Twins' donation to Trump's campaign showcases their engagement in politics and crypto industry advocacy.
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Crypto Industry Developments
Gemini Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss donated to Donald Trump's campaign and criticized the Biden administration for its stance on the crypto industry. Meanwhile, Standard Chartered is launching a spot trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether, becoming one of the first global banks to venture into spot currency trading.
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US Lawmakers Visit Detained Binance Exec, Winklevoss Twins' Donations, Standard Chartered Enters Digital Assets Industry
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from U.S. lawmakers visiting the detained Binance executive in Nigeria to the Winklevoss twins' donations to Trump's presidential campaign.
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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, Congressman French Hill and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan visited Tigran Gambaryan in a Nigerian prison. Plus, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss announced their donations to the campaign of former President Donald Trump and Standard Chartered is establishing a spot trading desk for buying and selling bitcoin and ether.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.