HODLpac and Crypto for Congress are two initiatives aimed at expanding the use and adoption of digital assets among Congressional candidates, elected leaders, and engaged citizens. Read on to learn how to accept crypto donations for your congressional fundraising campaign. Recent discussions in Congress regarding the Infrastructure bill have shone a light on just how much cryptocurrency affects ordinary people. This article describes how current and future members of Congress, elected leaders, and engaged citizens can learn more about crypto, and in particular how to fundraise with crypto donations.

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