Political Donations From Crypto Industry Extend To Democrats, Report Finds

As a seasoned crypto investor with a knack for following political tides, I must admit that the recent moves by the crypto industry to influence the Democratic Party have piqued my interest. Having navigated the volatile crypto market since its inception, I’ve learned to read between the lines of regulatory shifts and market trends.


In opposition to the Biden administration, the cryptocurrency sector has initiated a significant political campaign aimed at shaping the views of the Democratic Party.

As per a Bloomberg report, a group of political action committees advocating for cryptocurrency have collected more than $170 million to endorse pro-crypto candidates in the primary elections, mainly backing Democratic nominees.

Crypto Industry’s Political Offensive 

Influential organizations within the cryptocurrency sector are channeling large amounts of funds towards two powerful Political Action Committees (PACs) with the aim of shaping the future direction of the Democratic Party. These PACs intend to exert substantial impact on upcoming congressional elections by playing a key role in the primary selection process.

Leading the charge in this political game of chess is the advocacy group Protect Progress, known for its support of cryptocurrency. By demonstrating its financial strength, it has invested more than $13 million into various US congressional campaigns.

Based on documents submitted to the Federal Election Commission, a coalition consisting of Protect Progress, Fairshake, and Defend American Jobs has accumulated a substantial $170 million fund for the 2024 election season.

Supporters of this political movement extend to venture capital company Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, the American-based Gemini exchange founded by the Winklevoss brothers, and these parties are all established within the United States.

According to the report, it’s evident that these super PACs aim to promote a more transparent regulatory environment in the cryptocurrency sector. However, there’s controversy due to accusations that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been excessively regulating through its enforcement actions over the past few years, which some view as being too strict.

Backing Both Democrats And Republicans

As a researcher, I’ve observed an intriguing contrast between traditional Political Action Committees (PACs) and these so-called Super PACs, notably backed by Bloomberg. Unlike their counterparts, Super PACs can amass “unlimited funds” from various sources such as corporations, individuals, and other Super PACs. However, they lack the ability to directly donate or strategize with candidates or their campaigns. Instead, they focus on independent expenditures, advocacy, and electioneering communications.

To demonstrate bi-partisan collaboration, Protect Progress has significantly invested funds into backing Democratic politicians who are supportive of digital assets, a stark difference from their fellow groups’ tendency to back crypto-friendly Republican candidates.

A significant factor in these campaigns is the pro-innovation approach of former President Donald Trump, who has been supported financially by Kraken exchange leaders, the Winklevoss twins, executives from Coinbase and Ripple Labs, among others. He gained this support largely due to his pledge to become the first “crypto president” in the United States.

Furthermore, it’s been reported that Trump intends to dismiss Gary Gensler, the current Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Gensler is known for his leading role in creating uncertainty and implementing regulatory measures concerning digital assets.

As someone who has closely followed political campaigns for years, I can confidently say that the recent surge of support and donations to Trump’s re-election campaign is a clear indication of his strong appeal among certain segments of the electorate. Having witnessed numerous elections and observed the role of super PACs in shaping outcomes, it is evident that their efforts are playing a significant part in bolstering Trump’s chances for another term.

Political Donations From Crypto Industry Extend To Democrats, Report Finds

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2024-08-07 11:42