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Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently won a leadership contest of the Liberal Party to replace Justin Trudeau , has dramatically increased his odds of winning the next federal election in the eyes of Polymarket bettors. Carney now has a 49% chance of winning the next Canadian election, compared to 26% a month ago. Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre`s chances are at 51%, down from 72% in February. The next Canadian federal election is scheduled to occur on October 20, 2025. However, under Canada`s Westminster system, if the opposition Conservatives and NDP jointly vote against the minority Liberal government on a confidence motion after Parliament resumes from prorogation on March 24, requested by Trudeau on Jan. 6 , as he announced his resignation plans pending a new Liberal leader, the government would fall, triggering an election. Carney closing the gap against Poilievre on Polymarket – despite a lag between prediction markets and the polls – echoes what the polls are showing. The Conservatives are just one percentage point ahead of the Liberals, according to Canadian pollster Nanos Research , down from nearly a 16-point lead a month ago according to a polling average. Observers credit this dramatic shift to trade threats from the U.S., with pollsters indicating Canadians prefer Carney`s business sense and central bank experience over his opponent. This is all a bit of a contrast to last year`s U.S. election, where prediction markets consistently showed that then-Republican candidate Donald Trump had a lead over his Democratic opponents. The election result, as CoinDesk wrote in an editorial at the time , was only a surprise to those who get their information from CNN. Crypto on the Canadian campaign trail? Crypto doesn`t seem to be a major plank of a hypothetical Canadian election. While Poilievre holds a Canadian-issued BTC ETF , according to disclosures, and has previously made pro-blockchain and crypto comments , most of the campaign rhetoric appears to be about the trade war. Likewise, Carney, who has made mixed if not skeptical comments on crypto in his role as Bank of England governor hasn`t yet spoken about the topic in his new role as Liberal leader.
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Bitcoin 2025: Las Vegas Announces Return of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program
Highly Regarded and Anticipated Legal Education Program Returns for Bitcoin 2025 LAS VEGAS, March 15, 2025 – BTC Inc. , the leading provider of Bitcoin-related news and events, today announced the return of its Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking place on May 27th at the Venetian Expo Hall, this highly regarded program offers legal and financial professionals the opportunity to stay ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape. Following its successful debut at Bitcoin 2024, where attorneys, startup founders, corporate legal teams, and policymakers praised the program for tackling key legal areas and fostering high-level discussions, this year’s CLE will continue to provide essential insights into Bitcoin’s legal and regulatory environment. The 2025 CLE program will offer four (4) hours of credit, pending approval from the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. Participants will receive certificates of completion for submission to states not pre-accredited for CLE or CPE credits. Tailored for industry practitioners, in-house counsel, CFOs, CPAs/MTAs, startup founders, and C-suite executives, the program will cover critical legal, regulatory, and business topics shaping the Bitcoin industry. Sessions led by top experts will include: Trump Administration’s Bitcoin Policies – Analyzing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, stablecoin regulation, and market structure shifts. Bitcoin in Public Company Treasuries – Examining legal frameworks for power agreements and transactions in regulated and deregulated markets. Bitcoin & the Courts: Operation Choke Point and Beyond – Understanding how legal battles are shaping financial access, banking restrictions, and regulatory overreach. Mining Contracts & Legal Risks – Exploring the complexities of hosting agreements, procurement risks, and evolving regulatory considerations. Interested participants can register to attend through either the CLE & Industry Pass bundle or CLE & VIP Whale Pass bundle. CLE attendees at Bitcoin 2025 will find themselves amongst 300+ sponsors and 5,000+ companies, all in the early stages of their legal & consulting needs. For registration and more information, visit: https://b.tc/conference/2025/cle About The Bitcoin Conference: The Bitcoin Conference, organized by BTC Media, parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, is a global event series, featuring notable industry speakers, policymakers, workshops, exhibitions, and entertainment. These events serve as vital platforms for Bitcoin industry leaders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts to gather, network, and exchange ideas. The flagship event took place in Nashville, Tennessee in 2024, and Bitcoin 2025 is announced to be held in Las Vegas in May 2025. Its international events include CoinDesk
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