Gemini Launches Finance Project for Pro-Crypto Candidates

As a seasoned crypto investor, I’m thrilled to see Gemini taking a proactive stance in supporting pro-crypto candidates during this critical U.S. Presidential election. The campaign finance project is a game-changer and aligns with my belief that the crypto industry should not be passive but actively engaged in politics.


Gemini, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, unveiled an innovative initiative for the US Presidential election in November 2023. This project allows supporters of presidential candidates favorable to the cryptocurrency industry to make campaign contributions using digital currencies.

On June 20, 2024, the Winklevoss brothers, who are the founders of Gemini, made a substantial donation of two million dollars to support the re-election bid of former President Donald Trump.

Pro-crypto campaigns in the United States now have the option to receive cryptocurrency donations through our platform. Interested parties can reach out to us by emailing campaigns@gemini.com for more information, as we strive to support crypto-friendly politicians in the 2024 election.

— Gemini (@Gemini) June 20, 2024

Prior to launching the Gemini campaign for crypto donations, Tyler Winklevoss publicly criticized Joe Biden’s administration for their anti-crypto stance. In a sharply worded letter, Winklevoss highlighted the challenges of thriving in the cryptocurrency sector and expressed frustration over excessive regulations and unfair treatment faced by industry players.

Tyler Winklevoss has raised concerns over the Biden administration’s definition of success that lies beyond their control, issuing a warning about potential economic repercussions should this approach continue.

In the year 2024, the occurrences at Gemini are representative of the dynamic realm of “Cryptopolitics.” During this time, the crypto sector doesn’t merely react to political developments but instead plays an active role within the political sphere.

As a crypto investor, I’m thrilled to share that in mid-June, Coinbase’s political action committee, Stand with Crypto, made significant progress in its campaign. We successfully gathered over one million signatures from voters, expressing their support for cryptocurrencies.

Additionally, the CEOs of CleanSpark, Marathon Digital, and Riot Platforms held a meeting with former President Trump and subsequently unveiled the “Bitcoin Awareness Initiative.” This is a non-partisan campaign intended to educate Americans about Bitcoin without endorsing any particular political candidate.

The political landscape is heating up further with the disclosure from Fairshake, a pro-crypto super PAC, that they have amassed a substantial war chest of $169 million in donations.

As aanalyst, I would rephrase it this way: In contrast to The Bitcoin Voter Project, Fairshake utilizes the funds for creating political ads that oppose politicians and candidates who have an unfavorable stance towards cryptocurrencies.

Companies like Gemini, along with others in the cryptocurrency market, are increasingly shaping political discussions and advocating for favorable policies through their involvement in the industry.

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2024-06-21 07:16