Political Donations

Alexei Navalny at a rally
Russian Opposition Leader Raises $3 Million in Bitcoin Donations
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has attracted $3 million in bitcoin donations over the last three years.
Alexei Navalny at a rally

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Michigan Secretary of State Nixes Crypto for Political Donations
A letter from the Michigan Secretary of State's office states that cryptocurrencies cannot be used for political donations.
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San Francisco
California Bans Bitcoin Donations in Political Campaigns
Candidates for public office in California may not receive donations in cryptocurrency, the state's political watchdog has ruled.
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4 Ways Blockchain Can Disrupt Civic Traditions
Infosys's Peter Loop examines four potential opportunities in which blockchain could improve public processes.
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Making Sense of Hillary Clinton's Bitcoin Rejection
Hillary Clinton's decision not to accept bitcoin speaks to the current legal environment surrounding the technology, analysts say.
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McAfee
Anti-Virus Tycoon John McAfee Accepts Bitcoin for Presidential Run
Anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee is now accepting bitcoin in his 2016 presidential campaign.
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Gulnar Hasnain
UK Politician Exceeds Cryptocurrency Crowdfunding Target by 50%
Gulnar Hasnain, Green Party candidate for the London constituency of Vauxhall, has raised £1,500 through a cryptocurrency crowdfunding campaign.
Gulnar Hasnain

London activist, Gulnar Hasnain
Green Activist is First Mainstream UK Politician to Accept Bitcoin
London-based green activist Gulnar Hasnain has become the first mainstream political candidate to accept bitcoin in the UK.
London activist, Gulnar Hasnain

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Swedish Politician Elected to Parliament on Bitcoin-Only Donations
Mathias Sundin has become a member of Sweden's parliament after funding his election campaign solely in bitcoin.
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Politician Keen for Vancouver Citizens to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin
A Vancouver politician says the city should allow residents to pay their taxes, fines and fees using bitcoin.
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