- West Virginia Governor Jim Justice won the Senate seat previously held by Democrat Joe Manchin.
- His election campaign received a staggering $3 million from pro-crypto super PAC Defend American Jobs.
- During the campaign, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has contributed $3,300 to Justice.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has secured the Senate seat previously held by Democrat Joe Manchin, marking a shift to Republican representation. Justice’s win makes him the first Republican to hold this seat since Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd in 1959. This result signals a broader alignment with pro-crypto policies in the Senate, with Justice gaining considerable backing from the crypto community.
As reported by Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, Justice received strong support from crypto advocates, including $3 million from the pro-crypto super PAC, Defend American Jobs. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong also contributed $3,300 to Justice’s campaign, recognizing his pro-digital asset stance.
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