Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has made headlines as a major donor for Kamala Harris’s presidential bid, contributing over $11.8 million to her campaign efforts. His donations include nearly $10 million in cash to Future Forward, a super PAC supporting Harris, $1 million in XRP cryptocurrency, and more than $800,000 to the Harris Victory Fund.
Crypto Industry Influence in Politics
Larsen's early financial support began in February, well before Harris officially became the Democratic nominee. His backing has sparked interest in how Harris might approach cryptocurrency regulation, an increasingly pivotal issue in the campaign. Harris’s engagement with cryptocurrency experts further fuels speculation about her stance on this complex topic.