Crypto Billionaire Spends Millions to Shape San Francisco Politics

Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen has spent over $3.6 million on San Francisco politics to support moderate candidates and causes, especially Mayor London Breed.

Larsen aggressively backs surveillance cameras and supported two controversial Breed ballot measures expanding police powers.

Larsen warns that the city risks a takeover by "far left" forces like Aaron Peskin and sees Mark Farrell as a "Trump-like" mayoral candidate.

Larsen became more politically active after break-ins at his Russian Hill home, pushing him to fund neighborhood security cameras across the city.

With a fortune once estimated at $59 billion, Larsen manages an intricate daily routine across business, political and philanthropic "pods" to optimize his impact.