How the resurgence of bitcoin breathed new life into the crypto PAC

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How the resurgence of bitcoin breathed new life into the crypto PAC
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Though the resurgence of bitcoin has been an ongoing development in the crypto landscape, its success has breathed new life into another financial powerhouse — the crypto PAC.

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The PACs, or political action committees, are going against the grain and advocating for more regulation so they can establish their legitimacy in the eyes of the public. With $85 million in funds, they’re making it very difficult for detractors to not take them seriously.

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After investing in numerous Senate races, these PACs are aiming to put pressure on SEC head Gary Gensler who’s been a skeptic of the crypto industry.

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The Weekend Brief will look at how crypto’s recent rise will continue to influence U.S. elections, and how more regulation could end up catalyzing the continued growth of crypto exchanges.

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