Political Donations from Crypto Firms Stir Concerns About Regulatory Risks
09.03.2025 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov
U.S. cryptocurrency companies have played a major role in President Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign, contributing over $144 million.
This large financial backing has sparked concerns about the growing influence of corporate donations in politics. A report from the Center for Political Accountability (CPA) warns that such political spending, especially from crypto firms, could have significant risks for both the industry and its investors.
Notably, companies like Coinbase and Ripple were among the top contributors, with Coinbase’s political action committee donating nearly $80 million, while Ripple followed with more than $63 million.
However, this surge in political contributions has raised alarms about the lack of transparency surrounding these donations and their potential to lead to increased regulatory scrutiny. Moreover, concerns about the integrity of crypto firms have deepened as they are linked to legal battles with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The CPA’s report points to the risks of political influence being used to seek deregulation and other benefits, emphasizing that it could backfire, harming the reputation of these firms and reducing public trust in the crypto sector. The report also highlights the ethical dilemmas, including conflicts of interest involving Trump’s crypto advisor, David Sacks, who could benefit from the U.S. government’s Bitcoin purchases.
In addition, the report discusses the hazards of political figures endorsing speculative and potentially fraudulent tokens, like Trump’s $TRUMP coin and Argentina’s $LIBRA. The lack of accountability in such moves could undermine the crypto industry’s credibility.
Ultimately, the CPA calls for more transparency and accountability in crypto’s political contributions to ensure its long-term viability and credibility in the financial world. Without these safeguards, the industry’s future remains uncertain.
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