This donation was revealed through recent filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), as reported by FOX journalist Eleanor Terret. Larsen’s contribution signifies a strategic endorsement <\/a>of Harris, who has recently been vocal about the needed support for the growth of the digital asset ecosystem.<\/p>\n This political move comes on the heels of comments from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who has criticized the SEC’s ongoing legal battle against the company.\u00a0<\/p>\n The SEC recently appealed a favorable ruling from Judge Analisa Torres, which stated that XRP, when sold on public exchanges, does not qualify as a security under existing laws. In response, Ripple announced <\/a>it would file a cross-appeal against the SEC on Thursday, intensifying the ongoing legal conflict.<\/p>\n Garlinghouse has been outspoken about the SEC’s actions, recently asserting, \u201cIf Gensler and the SEC cared about the rule of law, they would accept their loss and move on.”\u00a0<\/p>\n Ripple\u2019s CEO argues that the regulator is more interested in causing disruption than providing clarity for industry players, warning that the agency’s actions could stifle US innovation in technology.<\/p>\n While Larsen has aligned himself with Harris, the political contributions from the crypto community are not one-sided. Gary Cardone, a well-known digital asset investor, along with the Winklevoss <\/a>twins, founders of the Gemini exchange, and Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell, have publicly supported <\/a>Donald Trump.<\/p>\nCrypto Community Divided?\u00a0<\/h2>\n