Venture capital firm Multicoin Capital recently announced its commitment to support pro-crypto Republican lawmakers with a substantial donation of up to $1 million worth of Solana (SOL) tokens.
The company aims to boost the presence of crypto-friendly candidates in the U.S. Senate by matching all Solana token donations to the Sentinel Action Fund.
Gifts from Solana
In a social media post on Friday, Multicoin Capital announcement his special contribution to the Sentinel Action Fund, a political action committee focused on electing candidates who support cryptocurrency.
The company has pledged to match all SOL token donations made in the next 10 days up to $1 million. By partnering with Sentinel Action Fund, Multicoin Capital aims to amplify the impact of donations and provide critical support to pro-crypto Republican candidates.
Under the leadership of Jessica Anderson, the Sentinel Action Fund supports conservative candidates who advocate for a cryptographic innovation in the United States. One such candidate is Senator Bill Hagerty, who is recognized as a champion of crypto innovation.
Senator Hagerty praised the efforts of the Sentinel Action Fund, emphasizing the importance of their on-the-ground operations in key states to rally support for the cause. pro-crypto candidates.
Multicoin Capital’s contribution is expected to increase the resources available to organizations like the Sentinel Action Fund, allowing them to promote the election of pro-crypto senators.
Support pro-crypto candidates
Multicoin Capital’s decision to support pro-crypto candidates reflects the understanding that political engagement is crucial in shaping the future of the crypto industry.
By supporting candidates who prioritize innovation and common-sense legislation, Multicoin Capital aims to foster an environment that allows the industry to thrive while preserving the rights of millions of Americans with crypto assets.
The company recognizes the need to elect leaders who understand the potential of cryptocurrencies and advocate for their responsible integration into the U.S. economy. Multichain Managing Partner Kyle Samani said:
Finally, we want to give a special thanks to everyone in the Solana community who has been working hard to advance the Blinks primitive to support political and philanthropic use cases like the one above. This wasn’t possible 3 days ago, but multiple contributors from different teams have been working day and night to make it happen.
Multicoin Capital’s donation is part of a trend of growing political involvement by well-known figures in the cryptocurrency space. The Winklevoss twins, early Bitcoin investors and founders of the Gemini exchange contributed $1 million in Bitcoin for former President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign.
Similarly, Jesse Powell, co-founder and chairman of the Kraken exchange, Given $1 million in Ethereum (ETH) for former President Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign.
At the time of writing, Solana has returned to the $135 level after a sharp drop on Friday that saw the token fall as low as $121. Currently, Solana is suffering significant losses of 22% each month.
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