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‘America Loves Crypto’? The Black Keys Will Play Ohio Concert Amid Contentious Senate Race

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The Black Keys, an indie rock duo, will be performing at a concert in their hometown of Akron, Ohio as part of a pro-crypto political outreach initiative organized by Stand With Crypto. The event is part of a series of free concerts held in swing states leading up to the U.S. presidential election. Coinbase, a crypto exchange, has been aggressively pushing to influence the 2024 election by donating millions of dollars to super PACs, with a focus on Ohio's hotly contested senate race. The incumbent Democrat, Sherrod Brown, is facing a challenge from pro-MAGA businessman Bernie Moreno, who has received significant support from Coinbase-affiliated PACs. The Black Keys' decision to perform at the crypto-themed event has raised questions, as they have previously expressed liberal views. The crypto lobby's spending in Ohio appears to be making an impact, as Moreno has closed the gap in the polls.

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