Stand With Crypto Chief Strategist Nick Carr (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Advocacy Group 'Stand With Crypto' Says It's Exceeded 1 Million Signups

Summary

Stand With Crypto, backed by Coinbase, has reached one million members. The group grades politicians, organizes events, and established a PAC. It has raised millions in donations to mobilize crypto enthusiasts for favorable political outcomes. The crypto industry has invested over $160 million in political advocacy and supported the Cedar Innovation Foundation to pressure Sen. Sherrod Brown. Surveys show voter interest in candidates' crypto views, but some swing state voters hold negative views of cryptocurrency.