Multicoin Capital to Match Solana Donations to Pro-Crypto PAC

Multicoin Capital, a leading investment firm focusing on tokens and blockchain companies, has pledged to double every Solana donation made to the Sentinel Action Fund Super PAC through July 14.

This commitment by Multicoin Capital aims to bolster the campaigns of four pro-crypto Republican challengers vying for United States Senate seats.

Sentinel Action Fund’s Pro-Crypto Stance

The candidates, who have been endorsed by the Sentinel Action Fund, are Sam Brown in Nevada, David McCormick in Pennsylvania, Bernie Moreno in Ohio, and Tim Sheehy in Montana.

All four have earned a rating of “strongly supports crypto” from the Coinbase-backed Stand With Crypto organization, underscoring their commitment to advancing cryptocurrency interests.

Kyle Samani, managing partner at Multicoin Capital, articulated on social media that the Sentinel Action Fund is dedicated to backing conservative candidates who are proponents of responsible crypto innovation in the United States.

The PAC itself proclaims to be the only conservative Super PAC that both advances pro-crypto candidates and supports pro-crypto innovation within the nation.

Reflecting on its recent activities, financial records from Open Secrets indicate that the Sentinel Action Fund, established in 2022, invested heavily in the last election cycle.

The PAC spent $10.2 million to oppose five Democratic candidates and contributed $3 million in support of 11 Republican candidates, utilizing nearly all the funds it raised for these purposes.

Furthermore, the PAC’s acceptance of donations in multiple cryptocurrencies, including Solana, which features prominently in Multicoin Capital’s portfolio, demonstrates its deep integration with the crypto economy.

This pro-crypto stance starkly contrasts the positions of some incumbents. Bernie Moreno is challenging Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, who has received an “F” rating from Stand With Crypto, indicating strong opposition to cryptocurrency.

Brown is seen as an ally of Senator Elizabeth Warren, another critic of the crypto industry. Additionally, Tim Sheehy is opposing Jon Tester in Montana, and David McCormick is up against Bob Casey in Pennsylvania, both of whom have less favorable “C” ratings regarding their stance on crypto.

Meanwhile, Sam Brown is attempting to unseat Jacky Rosen in Nevada, who, despite having an “A” rating from Stand With Crypto, mainly for her support of the SAB 121 House Joint Resolution, is still targeted by the PAC.

Challenges of Overriding the Veto of SAB 121

The crypto industry is closely watching the U.S. House of Representatives, which is set to vote next week on overturning President Joe Biden’s veto of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121).

This bulletin, which has been a point of contention, requires firms custodying cryptocurrencies to record customer holdings as liabilities, a rule that has raised alarms within both the banking and crypto sectors.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise hinted that the vote could occur as early as Tuesday or Wednesday, following a constitutional mandate after the president’s veto. The measure had previously passed the House with a 228-182 vote.

Overturning a presidential veto requires a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate, a daunting threshold that challenges proponents of the rollback.

In May, the Senate had passed the resolution with a 60-38 vote, supported by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, reflecting significant bipartisan support.

Leadership and Strategic Importance

However, the upcoming vote in the House demands a strategic and concerted effort to swing an additional 60 votes to reach the required 290.

Industry advocates like Alexander Grieve of Paradigm have pointed out the previous bipartisan support for the FIT21 crypto market structure bill as a hopeful sign, yet remain realistic about the challenges ahead.

Cody Carbone from the Chamber of Digital Commerce has expressed skepticism about achieving the necessary consensus within such a short timeframe but remains committed to advocating for consumer protection and good governance within the crypto space.

The resolution of this vote carries substantial implications for the crypto industry. If the veto is overturned, it would alleviate concerns among banks and crypto firms about their ability to securely manage digital assets.