GOP U-turn: House Republicans begin accepting cryptocurrency donations

GOP U-turn: House Republicans begin accepting cryptocurrency donations

The GOP will accept crypto contributions through BitPay, allowing them to convert assets like Bitcoin and Ether into U.S. dollars. The National Republican Congressional Committee, or NRCC, announced Thursday that it will begin accepting campaign donations in cryptocurrency as a part of a broader effort to retake the House and stop Democrats from pursuing their policy agenda. “The NRCC is proud to lead the charge in accepting cryptocurrency campaign contributions,” chairman Tom Emmerson said in a statement, adding:“We are focused on pursuing every avenue possible to further our mission of....


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