Ripple Spearheads $78 Million PAC Support for Pro-Crypto US Election Candidates
As the 2024 US elections loom on the horizon, Ripple, the cross-border payment remittance firm, made a strategic move by pledging support for Political Action Committees (PACs) backed by prominent figures in the crypto industry.
This decision aims to advocate for responsible crypto regulation and champion pro-crypto candidates in the political sphere.
Reports from FXS reveal that these PACs, fueled by contributions from crypto executives and investors, have amassed a substantial war chest of $78 million to wield influence in the upcoming elections. Ripple now stands alongside heavyweights like Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, and the Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange in this concerted effort.
The crypto landscape in the US faces increased scrutiny from regulators, prompting firms to unite in supporting crypto-friendly policies.
Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s CEO, emphasized the firm’s commitment to steering the country toward innovation-backed digital asset regulation. This move comes in the wake of Ripple’s ongoing legal tussle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where Garlinghouse criticized regulatory overreach and stressed the need for balanced crypto regulation.
Ripple’s advocacy for a conducive regulatory environment echoes the sentiments of other industry giants like Coinbase, which initiated a grassroots advocacy campaign in 2023 to advance crypto-friendly policies.
Despite this proactive stance, the market response to Ripple’s pro-crypto initiatives, including its support for like-minded candidates, has not significantly impacted XRP’s price. At the time of writing, XRP remains relatively stable at $0.60.
It is worth noting that market movements continue to be influenced by developments in the SEC v. Ripple lawsuit and Ripple’s strategic collaborations, such as partnerships with major players like Mastercard.
