The U.S. crypto industry’s most prominent campaign-finance organization, Fairshake, is going after Sen. Katie Porter (D-Calif.), spending a part of its war chest to try to derail the progressive lawmaker.
Crypto Execs Give Washington Influence Another Go With FTX Anchor Around Necks
When Washington, D.C. lawmakers tune into their favorite Sunday morning political shows this week, they’ll also get a dose of crypto messaging, thanks to a Coinbase (COIN) campaign that’s part of the next stage in the industry’s attempt to influence U.S. policy.
Sam Bankman-Fried to Plead Not Guilty to Bribery, Campaign Finance Charges: Reuters
Kansas State Looks to Cap Crypto Political Campaign Donations at $100
The U.S. state is looking to amend its campaign financing rules to require donors’ names and addresses be collected – and mandate contributions be made strictly via U.S.-based entities.
FTX warns it will claw back political donations and contributions
The exchange warned those who received payments from FTX or its former executives that it’s looking to recover funds even if they were donated to charity.
White House silent on whether it will return $5.2M in donations from SBF
A White House spokesperson dodged point-blank questioning on whether President Joe Biden is planning to return the political donations from SBF.
State of Crypto: Inside the NRCC’s Plan to Accept Crypto Donations
The NRCC will soon accept crypto donations because Republican donors requested the payment method, the campaign committee’s chair said.
Rep. Eric Swalwell Is Accepting Crypto Donations in Bid for US Presidency
Rep. Eric Swalwell is accepting donations in six cryptocurrencies to support his bid for the U.S. presidency in 2020.
Russian Opposition Leader Raises $3 Million in Bitcoin Donations
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has attracted $3 million of bitcoin donations over the last three years.
Michigan Secretary of State Nixes Crypto for Political Donations
A letter from the Michigan Secretary of State’s office states that cryptocurrencies cannot be used for political donations.
California Bans Bitcoin Donations in Political Campaigns
Candidates for public office in California may not receive donations in cryptocurrency, the state’s political watchdog has ruled.