# Biden May Start Accepting Crypto Donations

*Author: David Christopher*
*Published: Jun 13, 2024*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/biden-may-accept-crypto-donations*

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U.S. President Joe Biden’s campaign is exploring accepting cryptocurrency donations through Coinbase Commerce, following Donald Trump’s recent move to accept crypto contributions, [The Block](https://www.theblock.co/post/299851/biden-campaign-in-talks-to-accept-crypto-donations-through-coinbase-commerce-sources) reports.

### What's the scoop?
- **Trump’s Crypto Donations:** Trump’s campaign started accepting crypto donations last month, also through Coinbase Commerce. [Biden’s team is reportedly aiming to attract](https://www.theblock.co/post/299851/biden-campaign-in-talks-to-accept-crypto-donations-through-coinbase-commerce-sources) crypto-focused voters and tap into funds from pro-crypto donors.
- **Crafting Crypto Stance:** The discussions are part of broader efforts to craft a favorable crypto stance, especially after backlash over the Biden Administration’s recent legislative actions.
- **Crypto Political Influence:** Crypto-backed super PACs have raised $100M, emphasizing the growing influence of crypto donations.

### Bankless Take:
While Biden’s consideration of crypto donations reflects a shift in his political strategies, the damage may already be done. [Prior to vetoing SAB 121](https://www.bankless.com/joe-screws-up), his campaign released a [text blast](https://x.com/samuelarmes/status/1792971335393538533) that said “Cryptocurrency executives and oil barrons were coming out of the woodwork for Trump.” While true, it does not paint the industry in the best light. Further, Nic Carter, a General Partner at Castle Island Ventures, posted a tweet yesterday summarizing *all* the actions taken by the Biden Administration *against* crypto. TLDR? They have a lot to make up for before they start asking for money.

> under biden, the admin: - bullied the banks into dropping crypto clients- engaged in lawfare against every major exchange and token project- harassed bitcoin miners and tried to bully utilities into dropping them- forced a great number of high quality projects and stablecoins…— nic carter | BIP-420 (@nic__carter) [June 13, 2024](https://twitter.com/nic__carter/status/1801074544649658682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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