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Frank Russo first Florida 2026 governor's candidate to open campaign to crypto donations

7/7/2026

Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race has its first crypto-accepting campaign.

Russo announced on July 7, via a Miami-issued press release distributed by PRNewswire, that his operation now accepts cryptocurrency contributions.

His campaign characterized the move as part of a goal to position Florida as a national center for blockchain innovation.

What the announcement says and does not say The release establishes the crypto donation policy but supplies no operational detail.

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