Coinbase Donates $25M to PAC as Community Fights Hard Ahead of 2024 Elections
Crypto exchange giant Coinbase has announced a $25 million donation to the pro-crypto super political action committee (PAC), Fairshake, intensifying its lobbying efforts as the November U.S. elections approach.
In a June 3 blog post, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed that this recent contribution boosts the total funds raised by Fairshake and its affiliates to $160 million this election cycle. This figure aligns with recent donations from Ripple and venture firm Andreessen Horowitz.
“Crypto voters won’t be taken seriously until we send a clear message to political candidates that it is bad politics to be anti-crypto,” Armstrong stated. “We need to support pro-crypto candidates on both sides of the aisle and unceremoniously vote anti-crypto candidates out of office.”
Armstrong emphasized that while Coinbase remains open to discussions with critics, the company is now focused on displacing anti-crypto politicians from office.
With its substantial $160 million funding, Fairshake ranks among the nation’s most financially robust super PACs, according to an Cointelegraph. While it cannot directly contribute to political candidates, it is permitted to spend unlimited amounts to support them through various channels.
Data from OpenSecrets indicates that Fairshake’s major expenditure this cycle is $10 million on lobbying against Democrats, representing a quarter of its total $40 million spending so far.
Coinbase’s significant donation comes in the lead-up to the November 5 elections, which will see the presidency, all 435 House seats, and 34 out of 100 Senate seats up for grabs.
Currently, the House of Representatives is controlled by Republicans, while the Democrats hold the majority in the Senate. However, a report by Public Citizen in May suggested that the crypto sector’s substantial influence in key races could potentially shift control of Congress towards one party or the other.
As the elections near, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump remains a frontrunner despite multiple recent felony convictions. However, the most important idea to highlight is that the crypto community has made remarkable strides over the past few years, achieving numerous milestones both big and small. Now, it has reached a new level as millions of dollars are being raised by its own pioneers and giants to champion the cause in the most anticipated presidential elections. This is only the beginning.
As the elections near, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump remains a frontrunner despite multiple recent felony convictions. The involvement of significant players like Coinbase highlights the growing political influence of the crypto sector, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution.
