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Trump Campaign Becomes First Major Presidential Nominee to Accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Donations

May 21, 2024, 07:50 PM

Former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign has officially started accepting cryptocurrency donations, becoming the first major party presidential nominee to embrace this form of contribution. The campaign is accepting a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu through the Coinbase Commerce product. This move follows Trump's recent promise at an event in Florida to make crypto donations possible. The decision marks a significant development in the intersection of cryptocurrency and U.S. politics, potentially influencing other candidates to consider similar approaches.