The recent news about the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its related political donations has caused a stir in the world of politics. As of mid-January 2021, only five of the recipients had returned their contributions from the exchange, with everyone else either waiting for a court order or still holding on to them. Unfortunately, this may be just the beginning of tense times ahead as FTX is asking all recipients to return their donations by the end of the month.

This demand comes amid allegations against FTX, which was once one of the largest Democratic donors in US history. It had donated a total of $93 million to members of Congress, many of whom have already started donating those funds elsewhere due to controversy surrounding the exchange. This leaves those who have yet to hand back their contributions in a difficult situation, especially given that they may eventually be forced to do so down the line.

The complexity of this situation further increases when taking into account that some election cycles will come and go before any forced returns can take effect. While it’s uncertain what will happen at this juncture, there’s no doubt that these developments are creating a heightened sense of unease around FTX-related political donations and how they could eventually affect certain elections across America.

What makes matters worse is that many believe that such political contributions could potentially influence how particular candidates approach certain issues depending on who made those donations. In other words, if all FTX-related donations were suddenly returned or forfeited due to legal action, these repercussions might be felt during upcoming elections where some candidates would find themselves without necessary financial support from these organizations and individuals formerly associated with them.