Vitalik warns political coins could enable bribery

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin cautioned on X that political-themed cryptocurrencies could facilitate political bribery, including foreign influence. He urged the crypto community to focus on responsible DeFi innovation with transparent fundraising models, citing Infinex and Truemarkets as examples. Buterin emphasized the need to develop capital allocation mechanisms that align with community values like privacy and security.