Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Greg Abbott Turns to Bitcoin Donations
Bitcoin and politics. You'd think the two didn't mix, but for politicians looking to win an election, it's just another way to bring in the funding. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott will be accepting bitcoin for his run for Texas Governor, his campaign has announced. "I am excited to see our campaign add another tool to our cutting digital outreach, which is allowing us to reach more Texans than any previous campaign in the state," said Abbott in a statement. "The spirit of Bitcoin embodies the free market principles that make Texas a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship," he added.....
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