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Crypto could justifiably spend even more on lobbying

DIGIT — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:17:38 +0000

An uneasy feeling about the current volume of crypto political spending is understandable. If you believe in the mission, it’s the price of survival.

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Crypto industry smashes all lobbying records in 2024, influencing US election

DIGIT — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:35:00 +0000

The crypto lobby has made its mark on the US presidential elections.

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Watchdog: Visa–Mastercard ‘duopoly’ spends millions blocking competition

DIGIT — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:49:16 +0000

According to a report, the two companies spent a combined $80 million lobbying against credit card competition acts.

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Trump hosts Bitcoin mining executives at Florida residence

DIGIT — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:47:36 +0000

Executives from the U.S. Bitcoin mining industry pitched the presidential candidate on how they could strengthen the electrical grid and create new jobs.

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a16z reveals lobbying plan: Throw money at tech-forward politicians

DIGIT — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:29:00 +0000

Ben Horowitz, one of the firm’s founders, has pledged to support any politician that helps push crypto and AI technology forward.

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Stablecoin issuers have spent over $1.3M lobbying Congress since 2022

DIGIT — Fri, 19 May 2023 05:54:58 +0000

Tether and Circle have been leading lobbying efforts among stablecoin issuers as they push for legislation and regulations for stablecoins.

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FTX Debtors Demand Return of Funds Given to US Politicians and Super PACs

DIGIT — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:07:29 +0000

FTX debtors are seeking to claw back millions of dollars given to U.S. political action committees (PACs) and political figures. Confidential letters have been sent to individuals and organizations, requesting the return of the funds by Feb. 28, 2023. Some bureaucrats, such as Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Tina Smith, have already pledged the funds […]

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FTX Donations to Early Covid-19 Researchers Raise Questions of Propaganda Tied to Pandemic Prevention

DIGIT — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:34:55 +0000

While the former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, awaits his trial at the end of the year, reports indicate that the company donated millions of dollars to early Covid-19 researchers. The research was reportedly used to cast doubt on specific treatments, such as the use of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. Controversy Surrounds Former CEO of FTX […]

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100 crypto lobbyists prepare for the fight of their lives as Congress resumes

DIGIT — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:30 +0000

Battle lines are being drawn over crypto in Congress but industry executives remain optimistic.

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Sam Bankman-Fried could spend up to $1B in 2024 to thwart Trump comeback

DIGIT — Wed, 25 May 2022 01:06:06 +0000

The FTX founder said he’d spend “north of $100 million” with a “soft ceiling” of $1 billion and added “who knows what’s going to happen between now and then.”

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