Category: Midterm Elections (2022)

The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off

The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.
The Downfall of FTX’s Ryan Salame and Crypto Advocate Michelle Bond

Ryan Salame, an FTX executive, and Michelle Bond, a crypto policy advocate, were once a Washington power couple. Now they both face prison time.
How Meta Distanced Itself From Politics

Ahead of November’s election, Meta has de-emphasized political content on Facebook, Instagram and Threads and doesn’t want to talk about candidates or campaigns.
Political Debate Is Rife on TikTok. Politicians? Not So Much.

Very few politicians, including the top candidates for president, are on the hugely popular video app — perhaps ceding much of the political discussion to others.
Gigi Sohn, Biden’s F.C.C. Nominee, Withdraws

Gigi Sohn, who was first nominated by President Biden in October 2021, said she had faced “unrelenting, dishonest and cruel attacks” on her character and career.
GOP in Talks With Networks About Debates, and Even CNN Is Included

Conversations between R.N.C. officials and television executives signal that the contours of the Republican nominating contest are shaping up.
Can Ron DeSantis Avoid Meeting the Press?

The Florida governor easily won re-election despite little engagement with mainstream news outlets, another sign of partisan division ahead of the 2024 presidential race.
John Fetterman Got a New Suit for His Senate Swearing-In

The Pennsylvania lawmaker joins the Washington establishment. Sort of.
Restaurateur, Political Donor, Tipster: The Many Roles of FTX’s Ryan Salame

The co-chief executive of an FTX unit who told regulators about wrongdoing at the exchange was a big Republican donor. He also bought restaurants.
What Are the Politics of Elon Musk? It’s Complicated.

Elon Musk has tweeted about political topics regularly since taking over Twitter, often belittling some liberal causes. But what he stands for remains largely unclear.
Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Quest to Win Friends and Influence People

In just three years, the FTX co-founder built a massive operation to woo politicians, regulators and nonprofits to support his crypto goals.
Contagion in Crypto From FTX’s Fall Is Growing

The crypto exchange’s collapse is stoking fears of contagion across the industry. Meanwhile, FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is still speaking out.