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UK lawmakers push to ban crypto political donations over foreign interference fears
12.1.2026
They argue that cryptocurrency's opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report election interference
Top UK lawmakers push to ban political donations made in crypto
12.1.2026
The chairs of seven UK government committees have asked for a ban on crypto donations to be added to an elections bill set to be introduced soon
Crypto Investor Donates $12M to UK's Reform Party
4.12.2025
Christopher Harborne has invested in stablecoin issuer Tether and crypto exchange Bitfinex, according to reports
Crypto's Fairshake PAC Backs Republicans With Last-Minute Cash in Florida Races
21.3.2025
The high-profile campaign operation is putting $1.5 million into Florida special elections that could have significant consequences for the House GOP majority
SBF's $1B forfeited assets include private jets, political donations: Court
19.2.2025
Court documents show Sam Bankman-Fried’s forfeited assets include two private jets, a bevy of political donations, and a healthy stake in Robinhood
SBF’s $1B forfeited assets include private jets, political donations: Court
19.2.2025
Court documents show Sam Bankman-Fried’s forfeited assets include two private jets, a bevy of political donations and a healthy stake in Robinhood
FTX debtors recover $14M in political donations
11.12.2024
A bankruptcy court filing showed FTX’s debtors reached settlements with political action committees and state-level Democratic parties over political contributions
FTX debtors recover $14M in political donations
11.12.2024
A bankruptcy court filing showed FTX’s debtors reached settlements with political action committees and state-level Democratic parties over political contributions
Crypto firms contributed 48% of all corporate political donations in 2024: Report
21.8.2024
Splits in the US House and Senate coupled with many expected tight elections could allow crypto interest groups to potentially "tip control of Congress one way or the other."
Crypto firms contributed 48% of all corporate political donations in 2024: Report
21.8.2024
Splits in the US House and Senate coupled with many expected tight elections could allow crypto interest groups to potentially "tip control of Congress one way or the other."
Judge approves delaying forfeiture of donations from FTX-funded PACs
26.7.2024
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
Report: Family at the Center of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Campaign Contributions
6.7.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donation activities were allegedly a family affair, involving his brother, mother, and father. Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, reportedly directed over $100 million in political contributions with his family’s help, according to emails reviewed by...
SBF family linked to $100M FTX scandal, legal trouble looms
5.7.2024
According to emails seen by the WSJ, Sam Bankman-Fried’s family allegedly funneled millions from FTX to political causes, raising significant legal questions
Winklevoss twins refunded for exceeding Bitcoin donation limit to Trump
22.6.2024
It is uncertain whether the Trump 47 Committee, returned the amount in Bitcoin or converted it to its equivalent value in cash
Ripple Doubles Contribution to Fairshake PAC to Promote Crypto in 2024 Elections
29.5.2024
Ripple announced a $25 million contribution to Fairshake, a federal super Political Action Committee (PAC) supporting pro-crypto political candidates in the 2024 elections. This follows a similar $25 million contribution made in 2023. The investment is part of a broader industry effort to promote...
Political Donations Hits Record $91M of Crypto Pre 2024 Election
18.5.2024
Crypto industry donors have poured $94 million into federal political committees since 2023 in an effort to support pro-crypto governance.
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Crypto Political Group Fairshake Targets California Senate Candidate Katie Porter
13.2.2024
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
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Slams US Decision to Drop Additional Charges Against Bankman-Fried, Calls it a ‘Miscarriage of Justice’
1.1.2024
Source: a video screenshot, ABC News / YouTube US prosecutors have decided not to pursue the remaining charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, including allegations of foreign bribery and bank fraud. However, it is the dropped charge of unlawful political donations that has sparked significant concern...
Political donations aplenty: Event recap for North American Blockchain Summit
20.11.2023
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and many U.S. lawmakers were in attendance at NABS 2023
Lawyer questions Sam Bankman-Fried on his political donations at trial
27.10.2023
The former FTX CEO reportedly said the donations made in his name came from “loans from Alameda Research” as part of efforts to influence U.S. regulations on crypto