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In a recent blog post, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin addressed the growing trend of endorsing politicians who claim to support the crypto industry. He notes that positive sentiment towards cryptocurrencies is insufficient. Supporting certain crypto advocates in elections might conflict with the cypherpunk values that initially shaped the first crypto communities. 
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office has accused Steven Kramer, a political consultant for the Democrats, of orchestrating the robocalls that utilized artificial intelligence to imitate President Biden's voice. Kramer was employed by Dean Phillips, who is competing against the sitting president in the primary elections. 
John Deaton, a prominent lawyer and cryptocurrency advocate known for defending Ripple in court, is contemplating a run as a Republican candidate in the Massachusetts Senate race. This was confirmed by political strategist Jim Conroy, who recently discussed the upcoming elections with Deaton. 
Indonesia's upcoming elections are poised to be a pivotal moment for the nation's approach to cryptocurrencies. Incumbent President Joko Widodo has been supportive of crypto companies and startups, despite implementing comprehensive regulations across the sector, including trading exchanges. 
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Venture capital firm Founders Fund, co-founded by Peter Thiel, has invested in the cryptocurrency prediction market platform Polymarket, which allows users to place bets on various events, including U.S. presidential elections. The project has raised a total of $70 million, with even Vitalik Buterin joining in as one of the investors. 
In New Hampshire, where the Republican primary for presidential candidates is underway, voters received automated calls with an AI-generated voice mimicking Joe Biden. The voice urged people to stay away from polling stations and to disregard the primaries altogether. 
