Political Donations

Rep. Eric Swalwell Is Accepting Crypto Donations in Bid for US Presidency

Rep. Eric Swalwell is accepting donations in six cryptocurrencies to support his bid for the U.S. presidency in 2020.

By Yogita KhatriMay 23, 2019

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has attracted $3 million in bitcoin donations over the last three years.

By Anna BaydakovaApr 24, 2019

A letter from the Michigan Secretary of State's office states that cryptocurrencies cannot be used for political donations.

By Nikhilesh DeNov 12, 2018

Candidates for public office in California may not receive donations in cryptocurrency, the state's political watchdog has ruled.

By Wolfie ZhaoSep 21, 2018

Infosys's Peter Loop examines four potential opportunities in which blockchain could improve public processes.

By Peter LoopMar 17, 2017

Hillary Clinton's decision not to accept bitcoin speaks to the current legal environment surrounding the technology, analysts say.

By Corin FaifeOct 30, 2016

Anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee is now accepting bitcoin in his 2016 presidential campaign.

By Grace CaffynOct 2, 2015

Gulnar Hasnain, Green Party candidate for the London constituency of Vauxhall, has raised £1,500 through a cryptocurrency crowdfunding campaign.

London-based green activist Gulnar Hasnain has become the first mainstream political candidate to accept bitcoin in the UK.

By Grace CaffynJan 27, 2015

Mathias Sundin has become a member of Sweden's parliament after funding his election campaign solely in bitcoin.

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