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Crypto companies are spending big on the election
podcast Crypto companies want to make the 2024 election all about them. Nearly half of all corporate spending on this year's federal elections has come from crypto backers. And that money is going to both Democrats and Republicans. Both presidential candidates are courting the crypto vote, although former President Donald Trump is especially popular. Joining me now, NPR financial correspondent Maria Aspan. Hey there, Maria. MARIA ASPAN, BYLINE: Hey, Mary Louise. KELLY: Start there - why? Why are crypto companies spending so much on this election cycle? ASPAN: So they have a lot of money to spend, and they are ... (full story)