A top executive at Coinbase (COIN) appeared to misspeak during a recent event, inaccurately suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris is accepting cryptocurrency donations for her campaign.
Speaking at a Citigroup event, Coinbase Chief Financial Officer Alesia Haas said Harris “is accepting donations” and using Coinbase Commerce to receive crypto. The comment, first reported by Fortune, quickly drew attention. However, a Coinbase spokesperson later clarified that Haas was referring to the Future Forward USA PAC, not Harris’ direct campaign. “Coinbase can confirm that the Future Forward PAC has onboarded with Coinbase Commerce to accept crypto donations,” the spokesperson told CoinDesk.
While the Harris campaign itself is not accepting crypto contributions, Future Forward USA PAC—a key supporter of Harris—has adopted this approach. The development could hint at a broader shift in Democratic attitudes toward cryptocurrencies, as the party’s stance on digital assets has been viewed as relatively cautious. Harris’ opponent, Donald Trump, has openly courted support from crypto enthusiasts, while the Biden administration has faced criticism for its perceived anti-crypto stance.
Future Forward USA, a hybrid PAC that previously supported President Joe Biden, can both contribute directly to campaigns or finance independent advertising without coordinating with the candidate.
Currently, Harris’ campaign website does not offer options for crypto donations, and advocacy group Crypto4Harris told Fortune that they were unaware of any such developments. A representative for Harris’ campaign did not respond to CoinDesk for comment.
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