She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent.

In a shocking turn of events, a cryptocurrency mogul has made a significant donation to a candidate running against Nevada state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the upcoming attorney general race. The $2.5 million contribution to Cannizzaro's primary opponent has raised eyebrows, particularly given the history between the two. The mogul, who has been pushing for the development of a blockchain city in Nevada, was previously opposed by Cannizzaro, a stance that may have triggered the massive donation. As the Nevada attorney general election heats up, this new development is likely to spark intense scrutiny and debate about the influence of big money in politics.

A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race. The post She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent. appeared first on The Intercept.