Gov. Tim Walz accepted — and returned — $4K donation from FTX exec
Nishad Singh and Sam Bankman-Fried contributed to the campaigns of two Minnesota policymakers mere days before FTX’s collapse in 2022.
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Nishad Singh and Sam Bankman-Fried contributed to the campaigns of two Minnesota policymakers mere days before FTX’s collapse in 2022.
The organization was apparently formed the same day Kamala Harris announced her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Crypto users recognized that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was a relative unknown on crypto policy, but many expressed concerns about his general approach to regulation.
Walz has previously advocated for more stringent crypto regulations, to ensure the stability of the legacy financial system.
Economics adviser Gene Sperling joined Ripple’s board in 2015 after serving under Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
The prospective Democratic nominee’s position on crypto and blockchain was still unclear, but officials connected to the industry are reportedly getting on board.
The JPMorgan boss didn’t mention any candidates by name, but his message left little doubt about whom he was referring to.
The race between presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is expected to be close in November — could crypto make a difference?
The Future Forward PAC has previously accepted donations from former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, which may be subject to forfeiture.
Gary Peters joins Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, JB Pritzker, and Josh Shapiro as potential vice presidential candidates.
