Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have lost a proponent and ally in the American political landscape. Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur and Democratic candidate in the United States presidential elections, has suspended his campaign for president. NPR reports on Feb. 11 that Yang told supporters: “While there is great work left to be done, you know, I am the math guy, and it is clear tonight from the numbers that we are not going to win this race [...] I am not someone who wants to accept donations and support in a race that we will not win. And so tonight I …

Democratic candidate Andrew Yang says he will implement blockchain-based mobile voting if he wins the 2020 United States presidential election. On his campaign website, the blockchain advocate says he believes American citizens should have the option of voting on a mobile device — with blockchain technology used for verification purposes. “It’s ridiculous that in 2020 we are still standing in line for hours” Yang also believes that, in terms of security risks, most voting machines are just as vulnerable to hackers as modern technology is. He wrote: “It’s ridiculous that in 2020 we are still standing in line for hours …