Coinbase Unveils $25M For Political Donations As Stocks Suffer Worst Day In O...

Coinbase Unveils $25M For Political Donations As Stocks Suffer Worst Day In O...

In a strategic move to increase its influence in the political landscape, US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has committed an additional $25 million to Fairshake, a political action committee (PAC), as it prepares to support pro-crypto candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Coinbase CEO Armstrong Commits $25M To Fairshake Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the investment during the company’s third-quarter earnings call, stating, “We’re not going to slow down post-election. We know we need to have pro-crypto legislation passed in this country.”  Fairshake, which....


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