Politics & Government

Treasurer Candidate Is First Politician To Get Crypto Donation

Lake County Treasurer candidate Holly Kim is the first U.S. politician to receive a crypto donation from the sale of an NFT auction.

Press release from Kim Campaign:

Dec. 8, 2021

For the first time in recorded history a U.S. politician receives a crypto donation from the sale of an NFT auction.

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The winning bid was equivalent to $6280.82 USD in Ethereum, and was donated to Holly Kim’s re-election campaign. A non-fungible token is a digital asset that utilizes blockchain technology.

“I believe in the opportunity that cyber currency provides and I know there is great potential in fundraising in this new innovative space,” said Kim. “I am proud to lead the way in this area and grateful to those who have chosen to support my campaign in this way.”

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To learn more about Holly Kim, visit her website at https://www.votehollykim.com. Those wishing to support her can do so at https://www.votehollykim.com/donate/.


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