According to The Street, independent gubernatorial candidate for Florida, Frank J. Russo, announced that he will accept cryptocurrency campaign donations, becoming the first candidate in the state's 2026 gubernatorial election to do so. All crypto donations will comply with current federal and state campaign finance laws.
Russo previously proposed a plan at the Consensus conference to make Florida a leader in blockchain and digital asset investment, attracting blockchain companies, fintech startups, and Web3 entrepreneurs to establish themselves in the state, and directing state-level investment towards emerging technology sectors.[Foresight News]