California Congressman Eric Swalwell withdrew from the presidential primary race Monday, an unsurprising move for a candidate consistently polling at less than 1%. But an incidental consequence is that it’s reduced the number of Democratic candidates accepting Bitcoin donations by 50% – to just one. Experts say crypto contributions are relatively secure and traceable, and that the Federal Election Commission has instated regulations to mitigate foul play. Yet out of the 24 Democrats running, only one candidate, Andrew Yang, is now taking virtual currency for campaign funds. It’s perhaps more a marketing tool than a ... (full story)