If you were wondering if the US Democrats are diving into crypto funding, I have the answer for you.
They, as a matter of fact, are rolling out BlueVault, a fresh crypto fundraising platform built specifically for Democratic campaigns and committees.
The irony is not lost on me, given how anti-crypto the Democrats have been, constantly asking for stricter laws.
Nevertheless, this move signals a real push to reconnect with the crypto community with those Bitcoin believers and digital-asset enthusiasts who shifted hard toward Republicans last cycle.
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One might even suggest they are trying to reclaim the election ground lost in 2024. In fact, crypto fundraising could be the key to bringing them back into the fold.
BlueVault, a crypto fundraising platform built for the Democrats
BlueVault founder Will Schweitzer, a longtime crypto advocate and Army vet who ran the Crypto4Harris effort, launched the service on Monday.
The platform lets campaigns accept donations in Bitcoin and stablecoins like USDC right out of the gate.
Schweitzer’s been deep in the industry for nearly a decade, and he’s passionate about blending his love for crypto with core Democratic values, apparently.
According to Schweitzer, back in 2020, crypto voters and donors split roughly 60-40 toward Democrats. By 2024, that had flipped dramatically, closer to 80-20 in the other direction.
He believes voters actually vote for policies that match their interests. Crypto fundraising, he says, helps Democrats reconnect with their voter bases.
Schweitzer timed the launch perfectly after the GENIUS Act which irons out many issues and complications related to crypto.
As of now, the BlueVault platform incorporates Bitcoin and USDC for their legal straightforwardness.
