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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Admits $204M Crypto Super PAC Wouldn't Exist If Gary Gensler Wasn't The SEC Chair
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 12:36am | 709Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said on Sunday that the establishment of Fairshake, a cryptocurrency-focused super political action committee, was a direct response to the SEC’s approach toward the industry under Gary Gensler. What Happened: During an interview with CBS News that aired on...
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Top Democratic Donor Ron Conway Cuts Ties With Pro-Crypto PACs Over Unseating Senator Sherrod Brown
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 9:45am | 770Prominent Democratic donor Ron Conway has announced his decision to sever ties with a coalition of influential cryptocurrency super PACs after they committed $12 million to opposing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), a move that Conway claims he was not informed about in advance. What Happened: Conway, a...
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Crypto-Focused Fairshake Becomes Biggest Super PAC With Over $200M In Donations, Spends 90% Of The Funds Against Democrats
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 2:23am | 611Cryptocurrency-focused Fairshake is now the largest super political action committee in this year's presidential election, with a war chest now exceeding $202 million. What Happened: Tom Dunleavy, a managing partner at cryptocurrency investment firm MV Global, revealed on X that the total funds...
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Crypto Gets Political: Winklevoss Twins Fuel Fairshake PAC With $4.9M For Election Campaigns
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 12:39pm | 457The political action committee Fairshake, known for its strong ties to the cryptocurrency industry, disclosed a significant financial boost, receiving a $4.9 million contribution from billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. What Happened: This donation is part of the larger...