加密货币公司为 2024 年选举积极捐款

加密货币公司，尤其是 Coinbase 和 Ripple，已为 2024 年选举注入了超过 1.19 亿美元。他们的目标是支持对加密货币友好的候选人并制定明确的法规。

As the 2024 presidential election heats up, crypto companies are emerging as major political donors, aiming to influence the crypto-friendliness of candidates and shape regulations.

随着 2024 年总统选举的升温，加密货币公司正在成为主要的政治捐助者，旨在影响候选人对加密货币的友好程度并制定法规。

According to OpenSecrets, crypto companies have infused over $119 million into the 2024 elections, with the bulk of these funds being funneled into super political action committees (PACs). These PACs are strategically supporting pro-crypto candidates and attempting to sideline skeptics.

据 OpenSecrets 称，加密货币公司已向 2024 年选举注入了超过 1.19 亿美元，其中大部分资金都流入了超级政治行动委员会 (PAC)。这些 PAC 正在战略性地支持支持加密货币的候选人，并试图排除怀疑者。

The leading recipient of these corporate donations is Fairshake PAC, which now boasts $202.9 million in contributions. Of this amount, a staggering $107.9 million—53% of Fairshake's funding—originates from crypto corporations, primarily Coinbase and Ripple.

这些企业捐款的主要接受者是 Fairshake PAC，目前已收到 2.029 亿美元的捐款。其中，惊人的 1.079 亿美元（Fairshake 资金的 53%）来自加密货币公司，主要是 Coinbase 和 Ripple。

This substantial corporate cash infusion into politics has sparked controversy, with some questioning its impact on public welfare.

企业向政治注入大量现金引发了争议，一些人质疑其对公共福利的影响。

“Money moves the needle. For better or worse, that's how our system works,” said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, highlighting the aggressive push by these corporations to prioritize their financial interests.

“金钱起到推动作用。无论好坏，这就是我们系统的运作方式。”Coinbase 首席执行官布莱恩·阿姆斯特朗 (Brian Armstrong) 说道，他强调了这些公司积极推动优先考虑其经济利益。

However, organizations like Public Citizen believe that such actions may overshadow public welfare.

然而，公共公民等组织认为，此类行为可能会掩盖公共福利。

“Candidates are clamoring to demonstrate their willingness to pander to crypto corporations, and sitting lawmakers are backing off tough policy stances. It is a clear indication that the Supreme Court's 2010 ruling in Citizens United is a serious factor in the 2024 elections – and a threat to our democracy,” Public Citizen stated.

“候选人大声地表明他们愿意迎合加密货币公司，而现任立法者正在放弃强硬的政策立场。这清楚地表明，最高法院 2010 年对 Citizens United 的裁决是 2024 年选举的一个严重因素，也是对我们民主的威胁，”Public Citizen 表示。

The impact of these contributions is evident in the 42 primary races influenced by crypto-backed super PACs, where the industry's favored candidates won 36 times.

这些贡献的影响在受加密货币支持的超级政治行动委员会影响的 42 场初选中显而易见，其中业界青睐的候选人赢得了 36 次。

This success is also impacting politicians' strategies. For instance, Donald Trump, who was once a crypto skeptic, has rebranded himself as a pro-crypto presidential candidate. At the Bitcoin Conference in July, he vowed to make the US the “crypto capital of the planet” and even suggested the creation of a “strategic Bitcoin reserve.”

这一成功也影响着政治家的策略。例如，曾经是加密货币怀疑论者的唐纳德·特朗普(Donald Trump)已将自己重新定位为支持加密货币的总统候选人。在 7 月份的比特币会议上，他发誓要让美国成为“地球的加密货币之都”，甚至建议建立“战略比特币储备”。

Meanwhile, the Democratic front appears receptive to a policy shift. According to Bloomberg, Kamala Harris's advisers are signaling a more accommodating approach to crypto regulations.

与此同时，民主党阵线似乎愿意接受政策转变。据彭博社报道，卡马拉·哈里斯的顾问正在暗示对加密货币监管采取更加宽松的态度​​。

The crypto sector's companies are using their funds strategically, highlighting a common practice among industries in the US political landscape. However, the scale and focus of crypto industry spending are particularly noteworthy.

加密货币行业的公司正在战略性地使用其资金，这凸显了美国政治格局中各行业的普遍做法。然而，加密行业支出的规模和重点尤其值得注意。