Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Donates $10M in XRP to Kamala Harris' Election Campaign

Krutika Adani

Chris Larsen's Major Crypto Donation

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has donated $10 million worth of XRP to support Kamala Harris' 2024 election bid.

Support for Pro-Crypto Policies

Larsen emphasizes that the Democrats need a fresh approach to tech innovation, including cryptocurrency.

Previous Contributions to Harris Campaign

In August, Larsen donated $1 million to the pro-Harris Future Forward PAC, bringing his total contributions to one of the largest crypto space.

Crypto Industry's Political Impact

The crypto industry has contributed $190 million to the 2024 US election so far, a significant increase from the $15 million donated in 2020.

Ripple's Bipartisan Stance

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse respected Larsen’s decision, noting that Ripple will continue engaging with Democrats and Republicans to promote pro-crypto policies.

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