Cuomo Courts Crypto Lobby with Hedge Fund Support

[tradelikepro]

Cuomo is seeking support from crypto-friendly hedge funds, including donations from pro-crypto financiers like Bill Ackman and backing linked to the Winklevoss twins, in an effort to challenge Zohran Mamdani’s double-digit lead.

While crypto lobby groups broke campaign funding records in 2024, polls suggest the industry is not a top voter concern, and Mamdani maintains strong support among tech, HR, and operations workers.

[alex10]

Political alignment with crypto interests could reshape New York’s financial future.

[Nahid10]

Hedge fund involvement signals how digital assets are entering mainstream political discourse.