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Ripple co founder pledges $10m in xrp
Ripple co founder pledges $10m in xrp

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Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, donated $10 million in XRP to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has started conversations within the crypto community by pledging $10 million in XRP to help Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. Along with past donations, this one highlights the increasing relevance of cryptocurrencies in political campaigning as the 2024 election gets ready.

Chris Larsen, executive chair and co-founder of Ripple, has made a sizable XRP gift of $10 million to assist Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign for 2024. Following his earlier $1 million XRP gift in August, Chris Larsen’s contribution to the political action organization Future Forward USA provides Harris with even more significant financial support.

In a recent essay, Larsen emphasized his opinion that, especially in the bitcoin industry, a Harris presidency may bring about a fresh attitude to technology and creativity. Now, with his overall contributions to Harris exceeding $11 million, he is among the most well-known campaign backers.

Although Larsen’s support of Harris drew criticism, considering Ripple’s past propensity for Republican politicians, Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, justified the choice. He underlined the need to emphasize pro-crypto policies across political boundaries instead of political ties. The bitcoin community has responded with varied emotions, some challenging the fit of their interests with a Democratic candidate.

The impact of cryptocurrencies on political campaigns is becoming clear as the 2024 election approaches. Pro-crypto people and organizations have made large donations to different political candidates, therefore underscoring the important role that crypto laws are playing in the decision-making process of voters.

As the election draws near, the dynamics of bitcoin advocacy might help change the political environment, even if Harris is now running closely against former President Donald Trump. The emphasis on creating favorable legislative settings is probably going to be a top concern for both sides as the crypto industry negotiates its interaction with political authorities.

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Formally freelance blogger Alex is passionate writer with interest in Finance and Business, fascinated about crypto following news and covering stories.
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