Blockchain technology is strengthening its impact in the 2024 presidential elections. Chris Larsen's significant donation reflects the confidence in Democratic candidate Kamala Harris's approach to technological innovation. With this support, Future Forward USA PAC has reached a campaign budget exceeding 200 million dollars. Record Support from the Crypto World for Harris's CampaignIn a statement shared on the X (formerly known as Twitter) platform, Chris Larsen expressed his belief that Democratic lawmakers could bring a new approach to technological innovation under a potential Kamala Harris presidency starting in 2025. This move was a continuation of Larsen's 1 million dollar contribution to the same organization in August. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the company will continue to work with both parties in Congress that support crypto-friendly policies. This statement indicates that digital assets should not be viewed as a partisan issue. As the election race heats up in the U.S., cryptocurrency supporters and interest groups are contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to candidates running for the House of Representatives, Senate, and presidency. Many crypto-backed organizations are investing in media buys for both the primaries and the general election.
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