Trump's new crypto donation platform raises FECA compliance concerns
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Trump's new crypto donation platform raises FECA compliance concerns
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The 2014 FEC advisory opinion permitted political committees to accept Bitcoin contributions up to $100 per individual, treating them as in-kind donations. This set the stage for integrating cryptocurrencies into political campaigns
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A foreign national can donate to Trump’s new crypto donation platform from any place in the world without undergoing any verification or control.
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Cryptocurrencies can obscure the identity of donors, making it difficult to verify the source of the funds. This anonymity complicates efforts to ensure that donations comply with regulations, particularly those that prohibit contributions from foreign nationals and other restricted sources.
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