Coinbase appears to have violated campaign finance laws with a $25 million super PAC donation

Update: 2024-07-30

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Actively involved in contract negotiations with a federal government agency, Coinbase was likely prohibited from making its $25 million contribution to the Fairshake crypto super PAC in May 2024.

Originally published on July 30, 2024, and updated on August 5.

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Coinbase appears to have violated campaign finance laws with a $25 million super PAC donation

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Coinbase appears to have violated campaign finance laws with a $25 million super PAC donation

Molly White

Coinbase appears to have violated campaign finance laws with a $25 million super PAC donation