Michael Carbonara liquidates 10 Bitcoin for $800K to fund congressional campaign in Florida’s 22nd District
Michael Carbonara, a Republican candidate for Congress in Florida's 22nd District, has liquidated 10 Bitcoin for approximately $800,000 to fund his campaign. This move highlights the increasing role of digital assets in American political fundraising. Carbonara's campaign has raised over $2.5 million, with significant contributions coming from Bitcoin donations.
- ▪Michael Carbonara is challenging incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida's 22nd Congressional District.
- ▪His campaign has raised over $2.5 million, including $1 million from Bitcoin donations.
- ▪The campaign maintains a public Bitcoin wallet for transparency in asset management.
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