Crypto PAC Backs 32 House Candidates Ahead of US Midterms

Fairshake, the crypto-backed political action committee supported by major industry players including Coinbase, Ripple Labs and Andreessen Horowitz, has

• Fairshake, a crypto-backed PAC, is allocating $6 million to six House candidates and plans to spend over $100 million on political ads for the 2026 U.S. midterms.
• The PAC's support is tied to 32 candidates who voted for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, despite its uncertain legislative path.
• The spending aims to influence policy and create a pro-crypto caucus, with a significant focus on key Senate races like Ohio's.

Topics: Political endorsements opposition, Legal regulatory, Pro innovation policy, Legislative debates, Securities law classification

Tags: #fairshake #cryptopac #usmidterms #housecandidates #digitalassetmarketclarityact #coinbase #ripplelabs #andreesenhorowitz #politicalspending #regulatoryclarity

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Fairshake enters US elections with $122M war chest

Fairshake has entered the final stage of the 2026 U.S. election cycle with $122 million available after supporting nearly 50 winning candidates during the primaries. Fairshake adds nearly 50 primary wins According to reports on Wednesday, Fairshake supported nearly 50…

• Fairshake, a crypto industry-backed super PAC, has entered the final stage of the 2026 U.S. election cycle with $122 million, after supporting nearly 50 winning candidates in the primaries.
• The PAC has focused on supporting candidates favorable to digital asset legislation, with notable successes in Republican Senate primaries, though it experienced a significant defeat in Illinois.
• The outcome of these elections is seen as crucial for the future of crypto regulation in the U.S., impacting key congressional committees and legislative proposals like the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.

Topics: Political endorsements opposition, Jurisdictions, Pro innovation policy, Established hubs

Tags: #fairshake #uselections #superpac #cryptoindustry #primarywins #generalelection #republicansenatecandidates #digitalassetlegislation #stablecoinlegislation #politicalspending

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Crypto-Backed PAC Cuts Massachusetts Primary Ad Spend

An affiliate of Fairshake, one of the best-known political networks tied to the U.S. crypto industry, is spending on media ahead of Tuesday’s

• A crypto-aligned PAC, Fairshake's affiliate Protect Progress PAC, has spent over $189,000 on media supporting Representative Jake Auchincloss in the Massachusetts primary.
• Challenger Jason Poulos alleges some mailers were AI-generated and urges Auchincloss to renounce the PAC's support, citing his voting record on digital asset legislation.
• This spending highlights the increasing political engagement of crypto groups in broader election cycles, even outside of direct crypto policy races, with Fairshake reporting substantial resources for the 2026 cycle.

Topics: Political endorsements opposition, Legal regulatory, Pro innovation policy, Legislative debates, Securities law classification

Tags: #fairshake #protectprogresspac #jakeauchincloss #jasonpoulos #massachusettsprimary #cryptopolicy #politicalspending #aigeneratedmailers #digitalassetmarketclarityact #electioncycle

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Crypto-backed PAC scales back ad spending in Massachusetts primary

Democratic candidate Jason Poulos, running in Massachusetts’ 4th district primary, said a Fairshake PAC had funded “AI-generated slop mailers” to support incumbent Jake Auchincloss.

• Fairshake PAC, a crypto-industry-backed political action committee, is spending over $189,000 to support incumbent Jake Auchincloss in the Massachusetts 4th district primary.
• Democratic candidate Jason Poulos criticized the PAC's 'AI-generated slop mailers' and Auchincloss's past acceptance of crypto industry funds.
• Despite scaling back some ad spending, Fairshake PAC has significant funds remaining for the upcoming general election, indicating continued influence efforts.

Topics: Political endorsements opposition, Blockchain usage, Pro innovation government policy, Ethereum evm l 1 s

Tags: #fairshakepac #protectprogresspac #jakeauchincloss #jasonpoulos #massachusettsprimary #cryptoindustry #digitalassetmarketclarityact #aigeneratedmailers #politicalspending

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Crypto PAC Pumps $1M Into Michigan Democratic Primary Race

A cryptocurrency-aligned political action committee (PAC) affiliate is spending heavily in a Michigan Democratic primary that will decide who advances to the November general election. According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings posted as of Tuesday, Protect Progress P...

• A crypto-aligned PAC, Protect Progress, is spending heavily to support Rep. Shri Thanedar in the Michigan Democratic primary, aiming to influence elections based on 'pro-crypto' policy priorities.
• This spending is part of a larger strategy by Fairshake and affiliated groups, which have a significant 'war chest' to influence key races across multiple states.
• The race highlights the growing intersection of cryptocurrency interests and political lobbying, with candidates' stances on digital assets becoming a key campaign narrative.

Topics: Political endorsements opposition, Institutional adoption, Pro innovation policy, Asset manager initiatives

Tags: #cryptopac #shrithanedar #donavanmckinney #protectprogresspac #fairshake #politicalspending #michiganprimary #cryptopolicy #electioninfluence #campaignfinance

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