Crypto, AI and Betting Money Surge Ahead of 2026 US Midterms
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Companies tied to crypto, AI and betting have poured $517 million into 2026 US House and Senate races through March, already exceeding the full 2024 cycle and signaling increased political influence ahead of the November 2026 midterms. Crypto, technology and online gaming groups contributed at least $294 million with super PAC Fairshake starting 2026 with $193 million and roughly $130 million available, highlighting crypto fundraising, adoption and lobbying that could affect regulation and market conditions for DeFi and CEX/DEX platforms.
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Companies tied to crypto, artificial intelligence and betting are pouring money into the 2026 US midterm elections, with spending already outpacing the previous cycle.
Corporate groups spent $517 million on House and Senate races through March, according to Reuters, exceeding the full 2024 record. The surge shows how emerging industries are becoming bigger players in US politics ahead of the November elections.
Crypto Leads the New Spending
Crypto, technology and online gaming companies contributed at least $294 million to the 2026 election cycle, according to Public Citizen.
Crypto groups have built a bipartisan political network through super PACs and affiliated organizations. Fairshake began 2026 with $193 million and still has about $130 million available for the midterms.
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