Former U.S. President Donald Trump is receiving notable cryptocurrency donations as the upcoming election approaches.
On-chain donations have reached nearly $60,000, not including contributions made via centralized exchanges like Coinbase.
According to blockchain analytics firm Breadcrumbs, Trump’s campaign has received $59,386 in on-chain crypto donations from 218 donors. Analyst James Delmore explained that many donations come through exchanges, which aren’t considered on-chain transactions. Most donations are in USDC, sent via Ethereum, Base, and Polygon networks. Trump’s campaign has raised over $260 million in total, with traditional donations still leading.
The Winklevoss twins announced a $2 million Bitcoin donation to Trump’s campaign, supporting his pro-crypto stance.
Trump’s campaign started accepting crypto donations in May, emphasizing his support for the industry. This move comes amid regulatory challenges and a shift in Congress towards pro-crypto legislation as the election nears.
Charles Schwab is preparing to roll out spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, according to CEO Rick Wurster during the firm’s latest earnings call.
BlackRock is seeking to enhance its iShares Ethereum Trust (ticker: ETHA) by incorporating staking features, according to a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted Thursday.
A new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests that El Salvador’s recent Bitcoin accumulation may not stem from ongoing purchases, but rather from a reshuffling of assets across government-controlled wallets.
Sberbank, Russia’s largest state-owned bank, is preparing to launch custody services for digital assets, marking a significant expansion into the country’s evolving crypto landscape.