Bitcoin and politics influence each other in several ways. Governments of several countries use Bitcoin in various capacities, and some politicians use Bitcoin in their electoral programs.
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, in 2024 cryptocurrency has become a major political campaign topic for the first time, with cryptocurrency industry contributing nearly half of all corporate contributions made during the US presidential elections.[1]
- ^ "Cryptocurrency's growing role in US elections". 9 October 2024.