Paul Krugman Blasts Crypto Industry’s ‘Huge’ Campaign Donations

In a recent New York Times opinion piece, Nobel laureate Paul Krugman criticized the cryptocurrency industry’s significant influence in campaign finance, likening it to the tale of the emperor’s new clothes. Krugman argued that cryptocurrencies have limited legitimate uses and are often associated with criminal activities. He highlighted the industry’s massive political spending, which accounts … Read more

Justin Sun Advocates Supporting a Crypto-Friendly U.S. Presidential Candidate

TRON founder Justin Sun has made a public call to back a U.S. presidential candidate favorable to cryptocurrencies. Sun emphasizes the importance of recognizing the cryptocurrency community—including companies and protocols—as key stakeholders in the political arena. He urges that their voices be heard and their interests safeguarded, highlighting the growing influence of digital currencies in … Read more

Democrats to Return 2.2% of $45.2 Million Donation Made by FTX’s Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried

After the disgraced co-founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), donated $5.2 million to Joe Biden’s campaign in 2020 and more than $40 million to Democrats leading up to the U.S. midterm election cycle, three major Democratic organizations plan to return 2.2% of the funds, or $1 million, to the now-defunct crypto exchange. Of the total … Read more