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.
Kraken has officially launched its U.S.-regulated crypto derivatives platform, marking a major step toward merging traditional finance tools with digital asset markets.
If you’re holding USDC and want to maximize your yield, Deribit now offers rewards for eligible users who store USDC on its platform.
Kazakhstan is considering allocating a portion of its gold and foreign currency reserves, along with National Fund assets, into crypto-related investments.
Grayscale Investments announced today that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S.