a16z emerges as big spender, directing cash into Anduril, US mid-terms

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has proactively funded AI technology, lobbied to shape regulation, and helped influence who writes the rules, and was reported as the largest donor in the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle. This aggressive funding and lobbying strategy raises regulatory and market-risk questions and could materially affect crypto fundraising, DeFi projects, token adoption and broader industry governance by shifting rulemaking power toward well-funded venture firms.