Crypto Lobby Amasses $193M for 2026 Political Push
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The crypto industry is mobilizing significant financial resources for the 2026 midterm elections, with Fairshake and affiliated super PACs reporting over $193 million in cash on hand. This substantial war chest includes $74 million raised since July from major industry players: $25 million each from Coinbase and Ripple, plus $24 million from venture capital firm a16z. The funding surge demonstrates the sector's growing political sophistication and commitment to shaping regulatory outcomes.
This strategic focus on influencing Washington 'chokepoints' rather than direct voter outreach suggests a targeted approach to legislative and regulatory battles. The network's structure—with Fairshake coordinating alongside Democratic-leaning Protect Progress and Republican-leaning Defend American Jobs—indicates a bipartisan strategy aimed at building durable political influence. Such coordinated investment could accelerate favorable crypto legislation and regulatory clarity, potentially reducing policy uncertainty that has long weighed on market sentiment.
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