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A self-made billionaire couple gave San Francisco State University $25 million in XRP, one of the largest crypto donations to US higher education

San Francisco State University marked a milestone in April 2019 when it received a transformative $25 million donation, largely comprised of cryptocurrency XRP. This philanthropic gesture enabled the establishment of new resources for the College of Business and resulted in officially renaming it as the Lam Family College of Business.…

The Times of India

A consultant who once railed against ‘the billionaire boys club’ is now leading opposition to California’s wealth tax

Ned Wigglesworth once blasted big donors for buying influence. Today, he’s helping lead a nine-figure campaign against Prop. 40

Fortune

Coinbase’s Billionaire CEO Says California’s Proposed Wealth Tax Is ‘The Kind Of Thing That Third World Countries Do’ and He May Leave Before New Year’s

The Golden State's controversial billionaire tax has a major critic in Brian Armstrong, the chief executive of crypto exchange Coinbase.

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Meet the venture capital and crypto billionaires quietly bankrolling the fight against California's wealth tax

Campaign finance records show at least four billionaires quietly funding the opposition—and the fight is only growing stronger

Fortune

California’s billionaires just poured $40 million into blocking a wealth tax that threatens to force them to pay 5% of their net worth

Billionaires have amassed a nine-figure war chest to defeat Proposition 40 as polls show California voters are nearly split on the one-time tax.

Fortune

An ‘Exponentially Different Level’ of Billionaire Spending in California

Report details how the ultra-rich are pouring unprecedented sums into state politics to block a proposed billionaire tax and advance a tech-friendly agenda.

Capital & Main

Silicon Valley donations make Colorado Democratic primary one of state’s most expensive

Manny Rutinel’s House campaign draws millions from big tech as pro- and anti-AI factions spar over regulation

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Big tech spent millions on a single US congressional race. It won’t be the last time

Pro- and anti-AI groups spent $24m on a congressional contest in New York, but it’s unclear to what end

The Guardian - US

A New York House primary has become an AI industry family feud with millions in corporate spending

New York Democratic Assemblyman Alex Bores is running for Congress, and the tech industry is deeply involved

AAP

Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented sums in California races. Experts say it’s the tip of the iceberg

From Google co-founder Brin spending $82m to fight a billionaire tax to Google and Meta funding a joint Super Pac, Silicon Valley is engaged in an existential fight for its political power at home

The Guardian - US

Why Christopher Bell winning for Stewart Friesen was so meaningful

There's a lot of synergy but also admiration between the two racers

Motorsport

Google co-founder spends $45m in fight against California billionaire tax

Sergey Brin gives $25m on top of $20m he’s already given to Super Pac trying to block state’s proposed 5% wealth tax

The Guardian - US

California billionaires up political action with multimillion-dollar donations

Google founder backs both Republican and Democrat in governor’s race while ex-CEO fights billionaire tax

The Guardian - US

California’s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies

As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation and keep the boom going

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Benzinga

XRP Back To $2.48 As Trader Signals 'Rebound About To Begin'

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is showing early signs of recovery, supported by strong fundamentals like record futures volume and a Ripple-backed treasury firm planning a public listing.

Benzinga

Bitcoin Rebounds To $113,000, ETH, XRP Up Over 2% As Gold Dips

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are up over 2% on Tuesday as a rotation out of metals may signal renewed institutional appetite for crypto markets.

Benzinga

XRP Falls Nearly 2.5% As Ripple Co-Founder Transfers $150 Million Worth Of Coins From Wallet — Analyst Says, 'He's Dumping On You'

A wallet tied to Ripple co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen transferred out hundreds of millions worth of XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) over the last week.

Benzinga

$344M And Counting: What Is Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Planning With His XRP Transfers?

Ripple co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen has transferred roughly $26 million worth of XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) to Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) this week, according to recent on-chain activity.

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International Business Times

$XRP Pumps As SEC Files For Ripple Lawsuit Settlement – Is It Actually Game Over?

$XRP prices climbed Thursday after the SEC filed a settlement agreement in its lawsuit against Ripple, but some crypto users noted that the game isn't over yet for the years-long legal battle.

International Business Times

$XRP Plunges Amid Report $150M $XRP Hack Of Ripple Co-Founder's Wallet Linked To LastPass Breach

$XRP wiped out last week's gains as it dropped as low as $2.11 Sunday following ZachXBT's publication of a U.S. law enforcement filing that revealed the theft of $150 million worth of $XRP from Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen's private wallets earlier last year was linked to the LastPass breach in…

The Guardian - US

Revealed: the tech bosses who poured $394.1m into US election - and how they compared to Elon Musk

FEC filings offer only a glimpse of the money tech is pouring into Washington as it seeks to influence government

International Business Times

Ripple Remains Hopeful: Can $XRP Reclaim Its Top 2 Crypto Status Under Trump?

Ripple's legal battle with the SEC has resulted in four years of frustration for many $XRP holders, but with a new administration set to enter the White House, will the token finally be revitalized and reclaim its place as the world's second largest cryptocurrency?

International Business Times

Ripple CEO Donates Another $10M in XRP to Kamala Harris' Presidential 2024 Campaign

Ripple's co-founder Chris Larsen is grabbing attention with a $10 million XRP donation to Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign, marking a pivotal

International Business Times

'Complete Disregard' For $XRP Holders: Outrage After Ripple's Larsen Donates $10M To Harris Campaign

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen went public with his support for VP Kamala Harris and donated $10 million in $XRP tokens to her campaign.

International Business Times

$XRP Army Trends On X As SEC Hounds Ripple In 'Late' Appeal Filing

The $XRP Army is on fire after the SEC formally filed a Form C in its bid to overturn a 2023 ruling in its lawsuit against Ripple, the world's largest holder of the $XRP token.

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