Winklevoss Twins’ $2M Bitcoin Bet on Trump Hits Legal Limit, Partial Refund Issued

As a seasoned crypto investor, I have closely followed the developments between the Winklevoss twins and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The recent Bloomberg report detailing their substantial Bitcoin donations to Trump is an intriguing turn of events.


Based on a recent report from Bloomberg by Stephanie Lai and Bill Allison, the wealthy and influential Winklevoss twins, who are renowned for their involvement in cryptocurrency, have made significant Bitcoin donations to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. However, as mentioned in Bloomberg’s article, these contributions surpassed the legal limit, leading to the requirement for refunds.

As a researcher examining campaign finance data, I’ve come across an intriguing finding: The Winklevoss twins each reportedly donated what equates to $1 million in cryptocurrency to the presumptive Republican nominee’s committee. However, this contribution exceeds the legal limit of $844,600 per individual set by the Federal Election Commission.

According to Bloomberg’s report, the donated funds are allocated to Trump’s presidential campaign, a leadership PAC to help cover his legal costs, the Republican National Committee, and 42 individual Republican state party committees.

According to the news source, this collaboration represents a deepening relationship between Trump and the crypto sector, which is gaining significant clout in the 2024 presidential election. As reported by Bloomberg, Trump has been warmly engaging with the crypto industry during his campaign, leveraging digital currencies to attract fresh voter bases and accepting cryptocurrency donations.

If re-elected, Trump has promised to put an end to what he refers to as Biden’s “crypto war.” This declaration was made during a speech in West Palm Beach, Florida, on June 14, which also marked Trump’s 78th birthday.

Trump underscored his dedication to the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry, declaring, “I will put an end to Joe Biden’s crackdown on crypto. America will be the future hub for crypto and Bitcoin. Most of this development will take place here in the United States, with a significant portion happening right here in Florida.” This statement underscores his plan to foster a welcoming environment for cryptocurrency within the US, with a particular focus on Florida, which has a reputation for being crypto-friendly.

Trump has previously criticized Biden’s stance on cryptocurrencies through his social media platform, Truth Social. In May 25th, he accused Biden of attempting to kill off the crypto industry. Trump went as far as declaring himself as a pro-crypto candidate for the 2024 presidential race, positioning himself against Biden who he deemed as the “worst president in history” for cryptocurrencies. (Reported by Cointelegraph)

During a gathering at Mar-a-Lago on June 11, Trump showed his backing for cryptocurrencies by engaging in a heartfelt conversation with several Bitcoin miners. As reported by David Pan for Bloomberg News, Trump voiced his firm belief in the significance of the crypto sector, spotlighting the essential function that Bitcoin mining performs in maintaining grid stability.

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2024-06-22 09:49