Biden adviser who attended crypto roundtable joins pro-Harris Super PAC
The Future Forward PAC has previously accepted donations from former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, which may be subject to forfeiture. Go to Source
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Crypto PACs are spending big on US elections — What it means for the industry
Political action committees supporting the cryptocurrency industry are raising hundreds of millions of dollars. Go to Source
Kamala Harris to consider Gary Peters as running mate: Report
Gary Peters joins Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, JB Pritzker, and Josh Shapiro as potential vice presidential candidates. Go to Source
Crypto Super PAC Fairshake takes top funding spot, beats MAGA — OpenSecrets
The Coinbase-led advocacy group has raised upward of $202 million so far, according to the political donations researcher. Go to Source
Trump to end war on crypto if elected, says US will be ‘crypto capital of the world’
The former and prospective United States president made the announcement at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Go to Source
Kamala Harris presents an opportunity for Democrats on crypto, say lawmakers
A letter called for the Democratic National Committee to “include pro-digital asset language” in its platform and for Kamala Harris to consider a pro-crypto running mate. Go to Source
Lawyer trying to unseat Senator Warren says 82% net worth is in Bitcoin
Attorney John Deaton will face off against two Republican candidates in a Massachusetts primary on Sept. 3. Go to Source
Judge approves delaying forfeiture of donations from FTX-funded PACs
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly donated roughly $40 million directly to political candidates and PACs in 2022 before the collapse of his crypto exchange. Go to Source
Bitcoin mining will thrive under a Trump administration—MARA CEO
Fred Thiel, The MARA CEO, said he would not comment on Harris’ policies because they are still unknown at this time. Go to Source
Crypto Super PAC uses $2.5M to support Washington, Michigan Democrats
A crypto PAC used roughly $1.5 million to fund a media buy for Democrat Emily Randall, while her rival’s campaign manager criticized the move as having “sold out” the district. Go to Source