A new form of manipulation is spreading across the globe, with the anonymity and convenience of cryptocurrency being used to fund electoral disinformation campaigns.
As major infrastructure providers begin to accept this digital currency, the spread of misinformation has received an unprecedented boost, posing a direct threat to electoral integrity and the democratic process.
Exposing the spread of false information and "donations" about cryptocurrency
A new report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis reveals the key role that cryptocurrencies play in funding election disinformation campaigns. This finding is not only shocking, but also has far-reaching implications for how people access and evaluate online election information.