Trump’s campaign begins accepting cryptocurrency contributions

by | May 22, 2024

Trump's presidential campaign announced on Tuesday it will start accepting cryptocurrency donations, aiming to create a “crypto army” in the lead-up to Election Day.

The campaign has set up a fundraising page enabling any legally eligible donor to contribute to its political committees using various crypto assets via the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange.

The announcement underscores Trump's stance as a crypto-friendly candidate and aims to resonate with a core demographic of young male voters increasingly involved in digital assets.

Cryptocurrencies are digital assets traded online without dependence on the global banking system. Trump's campaign is accepting a variety of popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ether, and US Dollar Coin, as well as lower-value coins favored by Elon Musk, including Shiba Inu Coin and Dogecoin.

 

Donate to Trump's campaign using crypto here.

Source: AP News

 

 

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