May 27, 2024

When crypto enters campaign finance

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The Trump campaign recently announced it would start accepting crypto campaign contributions, but transparency issues can come with such donations.

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Brace yourself for a data storm

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Due in the days ahead are releases on consumer confidence, the Case-Shiller Price Home Index, pending home sales and the personal consumption expenditures price index. We’ll also hear speeches from several regional Fed presidents. Oh, and there’ll be the Beige Book too.

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Scientists hope to improve hurricane forecasting with new government investment

by Samantha Fields

May 27, 2024

Forecasters are predicting an active, dangerous year of hurricanes.

Above, Sarasota Bay during Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts that this year will have above-normal hurricane activity.

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Election 2024

Trump campaign will now accept crypto contributions

by Kimberly Adams

May 27, 2024

The Federal Election Commission says crypto donations are subject to the same rules and contribution limits as conventional contributions are — but some states ban them, as the currencies are harder to trace and regulate.

The Donald Trump campaign recently announced it will accept campaign contributions in cryptocurrencies.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

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Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

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