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Coinbase spokesperson: Harris does not directly accept cryptocurrency donations, but rather its PAC accepts them

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2024-09-05 06:40:54
Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas said at a Citigroup event on Wednesday that Harris "is accepting crypto donations," a statement that appears to be incorrect.
A Coinbase spokeswoman said Alesia Haas was referring to the Future Forward USA PAC, which is committed to supporting Kamala Harris, not Harris' campaign. "Coinbase can confirm that Future Forward PAC has partnered with Coinbase Commerce to accept cryptocurrency donations," the spokeswoman said. Harris' campaign website does not currently offer cryptocurrency donations, and advocacy group Crypto4Harris told Fortune it was unaware of the development.
While Harris' campaign is not directly accepting cryptocurrency donations, Future Forward USA is a major source of support for Harris, a development that could at least be a sign of Democrats' interest in cryptocurrencies.