Crypto.com's striking $5 million January donation to the Trump Super PAC arrives after recent regulatory actions.
In January 2025 Crypto.com gave $5 million to MAGA Inc., the pro‑Trump Super PAC, raising its total U.S. donations to $35 million in the past year. The funds support independent advertising and voter outreach during a contentious election cycle. Super PAC rules allow unlimited corporate contributions, which Crypto.com has used to seek a favorable regulatory climate. Soon after the January gift, the CFTC filed a brief backing Crypto.com in a Nevada sports‑prediction market lawsuit, while the OCC granted conditional approval for a national trust bank. Both actions follow lengthy review processes that began before the donation. Campaign‑finance analysts warn against assuming a direct cause‑effect link, noting the separate legal and procedural timelines. Crypto.com’s spending mirrors a growing trend of digital‑asset firms employing political channels to shape rules, joining efforts by Coinbase and Binance. Regulators such as the SEC and CFTC continue to debate jurisdiction, and industry experts say clear policy could boost valuation and adoption. The crypto community is split between viewing the moves as necessary advocacy and fearing further politicization.























