Winklevoss Brothers Donate $21 Million in Bitcoin to Support Trump’s Crypto Vision
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss pledged $21 million in Bitcoin to Trump’s Digital Freedom Fund PAC, which plans to influence 2026 elections and advance pro-crypto legislation in the U.S.
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Summary
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss donated $21 million in Bitcoin to Donald Trump’s Digital Freedom Fund PAC, reinforcing their support for pro-crypto policies. The PAC seeks to back Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, promote a ‘Skinny Market Structure Bill,’ and introduce a ‘crypto bill of rights.’ It also aims to prevent the launch of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). The donation highlights growing direct political involvement by major crypto figures in shaping legislation.
Terms & Concepts
- Digital Freedom Fund PAC: A political action committee created by the Winklevoss twins to support pro-Trump candidates and advance crypto-friendly legislation in the U.S.
- Crypto Bill of Rights: A proposed set of principles ensuring Americans’ rights to own, store, and use cryptocurrencies without undue restrictions or penalties.
- CBDC: Central Bank Digital Currency, a digital form of government-issued money, which the PAC seeks to block through a statutory ban.