The value of Bitcoin surged by 1.1% during a 90-minute presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, with Trump gaining ground on betting markets. Bitcoin was at $61,439 before the debate, rising to $62,152 as the candidates answered questions. Trump's odds of winning increased on prediction markets, while Biden's chances dropped due to his performance. Social media criticized Biden's coherence, with Trump highlighting his faltering statements. Both candidates made misleading claims, including Trump on abortion and economic issues. Despite not being discussed, cryptocurrency has become an election topic. Trump vowed to end Biden's 'war on crypto,' aiming to make the US a crypto leader. Biden vetoed a resolution allowing banks to hold crypto assets, citing consumer protection. The debate highlighted the growing influence of cryptocurrency in politics. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news
