Ripple has pledged $5 million worth of XRP to support the inauguration celebrations for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in January. Other crypto firms, such as Coinbase, Kraken, and Ondo Finance, have also made significant donations to the inauguration fund. Coinbase and Kraken each contributed $1 million to the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, while Ondo Finance donated $1 million as well. The donations come with perks, including exclusive event tickets over the inauguration weekend. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse also donated $25 million to a pro-crypto super PAC. The cryptocurrency industry's efforts to engage with the incoming administration have led to key appointments, such as David Sacks being named the first AI and Crypto Czar. These developments indicate the industry's potential to influence decisions during Trump's presidency. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news

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