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Jul 22, 2026

Winklevoss twins donate $10 million in Bitcoin to Trump super PAC

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss each donated over $5 million after liquidating Bitcoin to MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting President Donald Trump, according to a Tuesday filing.

Jul 22, 2026·2 sources

Jun 2, 2026

CFTC Chairman Alleges Gemini Crypto Exchange Was 'Politically Targeted' in Biden-Era Enforcement Case

CFTC Chair Michael Selig stated the agency is correcting what he called a flawed enforcement action against Gemini Space Station, the Winklevoss brothers' crypto exchange, alleging the case represented political 'lawfare' and attempting to undo a 2025 settlement.

Jun 2, 2026·3 sources

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▪Senator Elizabeth Warren called the joint motion a "concerning sign of a CFTC beholden to political pressures and interests of the wealthy insiders."
▪A CFTC spokesperson stated the $5 million penalty will not be returned to Gemini even if the court grants the reversal.
▪Michael Selig, a Republican, was confirmed by the US Senate in December 2025 and remains the sole CFTC commissioner.

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