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Canada Bans Crypto Donations for Election Campaigns

Canada’s federal government has introduced a bill, C-25, titled the Strong and Free Elections Act, seeking to prohibit donations to election campaigns using cryptocurrencies. The bill intends to prohibit donations made using cryptocurrencies such as BTC, money orders, and prepaid payment products. It is based on the government’s concerns regarding the lack of transparency in identifying the contributors.

Key Points:
- Ban on Crypto Donations: It applies to registered parties, candidates, and third-party advertisers.
- Penalties: It involves a penalty of twice the value of the contribution plus $100,000 for corporations.
- Deadline: It requires a return or remittance of illegal crypto donations within 30 days.

Reason for the Ban
The Chief Electoral Officer changed his stance from regulation to prohibition of crypto donations. It is due to the pseudo-anonymity of cryptocurrencies and the lack of verification of the contributors.
International Scenario

The UK has announced a moratorium on crypto donations to political parties. It is a reflection of the international community’s concerns about the lack of transparency in election financing.

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