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Crypto firms pour $189M into 2026 US election cycle

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Crypto companies have spent $189 million on the 2026 US election so far, according to a new report. The spending targets candidates favorable to digital asset policies. This marks a significant increase from previous cycles as the industry seeks regulatory influence.

Meridian48 take
The spending underscores crypto's aggressive push to shape US policy, but raises questions about whether money can buy favorable regulation without addressing core issues like consumer protection.
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