The Winklevoss twins, founders of the cryptocurrency company Gemini, were refunded after their Bitcoin donations to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign exceeded the maximum amount allowed under federal law.
Donation Exceeds Legal Limit
According to a recent report, the portion of the donations that surpassed the legal limit was refunded to the donors. This information was shared by a campaign official who preferred to remain anonymous.
Reason for Refund
The twins had each announced donations totaling $2 million in Bitcoin on social media platform X, intended for Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee. However, this amount exceeded the maximum allowable limit of $844,600 per person that the Trump committee can legally accept.
It remains unclear whether the Trump 47 Committee, which initially accepted the Bitcoin donations, returned the excess amount in Bitcoin or converted it to its equivalent value in cash.
Allocation of Donated Funds
The report highlighted that the donated funds are divided among several entities: the former president’s campaign, the leadership political action committee that covers his legal expenses, the Republican National Committee, and 42 GOP state party committees.
Summary Review: While the exact method of refunding the excess donations is uncertain, the Winklevoss twins’ contribution underscores the growing intersection of cryptocurrency and political fundraising. The need to adhere to federal donation limits remains a critical aspect of campaign finance.
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