X @Kraken

Financial Commitment & Political Engagement - Kraken is donating $1 million to FreedomFundPAC and increasing its 2025 commitment to a1stdigital to $1 million [1] - These contributions are strategic investments in legal and regulatory frameworks for crypto in the United States [4] Core Principles & Vision - The crypto industry emphasizes individual rights in the digital age, including privacy, self-determination, and building without permission [2][3] - The industry advocates for the right to self-custody assets, build decentralized systems, opt out of surveillance-based finance, and access open infrastructure [6] - The industry believes the future of open financial systems and individual agency are under threat [1][2] Regulatory & Policy Concerns - The industry faces regulatory uncertainty, enforcement by headline, attempts to criminalize infrastructure, and bans on privacy tools [3] - Policy decisions will determine whether the United States leads or lags in the crypto transformation [5] - The industry is defending the right to own, move, and build with crypto in the United States [4]