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 plans $6m push for six US House candidates

Fairshake plans $6 million for six US House candidates as it backs 32 incumbents who supported the CLARITY Act ahead of the 2026 midterms.

• Fairshake, a crypto-backed PAC, is launching a $6 million spending initiative to support six US House candidates and 32 incumbents who voted for the CLARITY Act.
• The PAC's strategy focuses on issue-based support for pro-crypto candidates across both parties, with a significant portion of funds allocated to specific races and opposing certain senators.
• This push highlights the growing influence of the crypto industry in US politics, with substantial financial backing aimed at shaping legislation and electoral outcomes related to digital assets.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Political endorsements opposition, Institutional adoption, Securities law classification, Pro innovation policy, Asset manager initiatives

Tags: #fairshake #clarityact #ushousecandidates #incumbents #midtermelections #cryptopolicy #politicalactioncommittee #coinbase #ripplelabs #andreessenhorowitz

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XRP Ledger Hits All-Time High in Total Addresses Amid User Growth

As XRP‘s market capitalization rose by more than $24.4 billion over the past 30 days, hovering at $87.24 billion on September 15, 2026, XRP Ledger (XRPL) addres

• XRP Ledger (XRPL) has reached an all-time high in total active addresses, indicating significant user growth.
• This growth is attributed to increased tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), including stablecoins, and strategic acquisitions by Ripple Labs.
• The surge in user activity and RWA tokenization has coincided with a notable increase in XRP's price.

Topics: Asset types, Scalability, Integration with defi, Stablecoins digital cash, Growth metrics, Rwa collateral lending

Tags: #xrpledger #totaladdresses #usergrowth #tokenization #realworldassets #stablecoins #ripplelabs #rippleprime #rippletreasury #xrpprice

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NCA Study: U.S. Crypto Industry Could Add $55B by 2026

A new U.S.-focused economic study argues that the domestic crypto sector is already delivering a measurable real-economy footprint—from jobs to consumer spending—estimating that salaries, worker spend and output will contribute $55 billion this year. The analysis was released Wed...

• A new study by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) estimates the U.S. crypto sector will contribute $55 billion to the economy this year through jobs, spending, and output.
• The report highlights significant contributions from securities, commodity contracts, and real estate, with Texas, Washington, North Carolina, California, and New York leading in industry-related employment.
• Despite the positive economic outlook, the article notes that some crypto projects have faced shutdowns, underscoring the challenges of scaling and market viability within the industry.

Topics: Scalability, Jurisdictions, Institutional adoption, Growth metrics, Emerging hubs, Asset manager initiatives

Tags: #nca #cryptoindustry #economicimpact #jobcreation #securities #commoditycontracts #realestate #ripplelabs #texas #california

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