Crypto-backed candidates win key Texas primary runoffs
Crypto PACs threw serious money behind a handful of Texas runoffs, helping oust a senior Democrat and boost Republican hopefuls as lawmakers hammer out new US crypto rules.
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Christian Menefee defeats Al Green in Texas runoff after Fairshake-backed crypto PAC spending, giving pro-crypto forces a key House win.
Read full articleCrypto PACs threw serious money behind a handful of Texas runoffs, helping oust a senior Democrat and boost Republican hopefuls as lawmakers hammer out new US crypto rules.
Crypto's $9M Texas Political Takeover Explained The post Crypto’s $9M Texas Power Grab: How Fairshake Bought a State appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
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