Crypto Donations To Boost California Politicians’ Chance Of Winning In Elections
Cryptocurrency for political campaign contributions will now be allowed in California, after a ban was lifted by the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission, Friday. The FPPC has voted to lift a four-year restriction on bitcoin contributions. In 2018, California was one of nine states that specifically prohibited the practice, according to an FPPC staff report. […]
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