The Libertarian Party candidate for Wisconsin governor will accept Bitcoin (BTC) donations despite the state’s Ethics Commission’s finding them a “serious challenge” to compliance with state law, local news agency the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported July 23.
Earlier this spring, the Wisconsin Libertarian Party had asked the State Ethics Commission to clarify whether the use of cryptocurrency for political contributions is legal. In May, the Commision had passed the matter to the Wisconsin Legislature, noting that “allowing cryptocurrency donations presents a serious challenge to the commission’s ability to ensure compliance with state law.”