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Crypto Is Spending Millions to Sway the US Election w/ Molly White

Tech Won't Save Us

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Crypto Contributions and Compliance Concerns

This chapter explores the significant financial contributions of the cryptocurrency industry to political campaigns, focusing on Fairshake, a Super PAC, and the involvement of Coinbase amid potential violations of campaign finance laws. The discussion reveals the complexities surrounding Coinbase's role as a federal contractor managing seized assets and the legal implications of their campaign contributions during prohibited periods. It culminates with the filing of a joint complaint to the FEC, raising essential questions about transparency and accountability within the cryptocurrency sector.

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