The Network · 2026-03-31 07:57:31 · TechCrunch
A political proxy war is erupting in California's 17th congressional district, pitting a five-term incumbent against a tech founder backed by a powerful bloc of Silicon Valley billionaires. The primary is months away, but the contest between Representative Ro Khanna and challenger Ethan Agarwal has already turned hosti...
The Vault · 2026-04-29 13:54:06 · Protos
Christopher Harborne, a billionaire tycoon and shareholder in cryptocurrency firm Tether, transferred £5 million ($6.7 million) to Nigel Farage shortly before the Reform UK leader reversed his position on standing for Parliament in the 2024 UK general election. The timing of the gift raises questions about its purpose ...
The Vault · 2026-05-07 01:01:37 · The Intercept
Crypto entrepreneur Jeffrey Berns has deployed at least $2.5 million since 2023 to derail the political future of a Nevada state senator who helped dismantle his vision for a blockchain city in the Reno desert. The funding, funneled through a political action committee controlled by Nevada State Treasurer Zac Connealy,...