California to Allow Cryptocurrency Donations to Political Campaigns

California to Allow Cryptocurrency Donations to Political Campaigns
Representation of cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this illustration taken on Nov. 29, 2021. Dado Ruvic/Reuters
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Californians will soon be able to donate to political campaigns using digital money, after a July 21 vote by the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission.

Citing concerns about traceability, the state banned cryptocurrency donations four years ago. When presenting the proposal to repeal the ban to the commission, General Counsel David Bainbridge said new safeguards will prevent money laundering.