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Political Campaigns

Political Campaigns

US Election Commission Says Crypto Mining For Political Campaigns Is ‘Permissible’

Nikhilesh DeNov 19, 2018

The FEC is open to allowing mining pools to donate to political campaigns, but such donations would qualify as "contributions."

Blockchain Technology

Peruvian Presidential Campaign Pursuing Blockchain Solutions

Stan HigginsOct 14, 2015

A political party in Peru is looking to make the blockchain a component of its presidential campaign platform.

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Chamber of Digital Commerce

Pro-Crypto PAC Giving $50 in Bitcoin to the Campaign of Each Member of Congress

Jaspreet KalraOct 5, 2020

In a bid to raise awareness, the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s PAC is contributing $50 in bitcoin to the campaign of incumbent members of Congress.

Politics

Anti-Virus Tycoon John McAfee Accepts Bitcoin for Presidential Run

Grace CaffynOct 2, 2015

Anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee is now accepting bitcoin in his 2016 presidential campaign.

Politics

US Presidential Candidate Rand Paul to Appear at Bitcoin Event

Stan HigginsApr 16, 2015

Kentucky Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul is set to appear at a bitcoin-focused event in New York City this weekend.

Political Campaigns

Politics

California Lawyer is Latest Congressional Candidate to Accept Bitcoin

Tanaya MacheelJul 28, 2014

Christina Gagnier, a Californian tech lawyer and business owner, is the latest congressional candidate to accept bitcoin donations.

Politics

Swedish Parliamentary Candidate to Raise Bitcoin-Only Campaign Funds

Tanaya MacheelJul 12, 2014

The politician hopes his bitcoin-only fundraising will be a means to improve bitcoin education across Sweden.

Politics

Wisconsin Politician Forced to Return $100 Bitcoin Donation

Stan HigginsMay 5, 2014

Politician Mark Clear returned the donation after a state campaign finance regulator declined to authorize the contribution.

Politics

Could Bitcoin Transform America’s Political Fundraising?

Daniel CawreyJan 18, 2014

Political figures may yet promote the ethos of bitcoin, as the currency is an intriguing resource for campaign fundraising.

Political Campaigns

US Federal Elections Commission: Bitcoin Isn’t Money

Daniel CawreyNov 26, 2013

The FEC has revealed it views bitcoin as a "thing of value", not money.

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