Crypto Industry Spent $176 Million Ahead of 2026 US Midterms, Cointelegraph Reports
Crypto industry groups spent about Crypto groups spent about $176 million ahead of the US midterms, with control of Congress and the future of crypto legislation at stake.
ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, according to Cointelegraph, with control of Congress and the direction of future crypto legislation on the line.
- Cointelegraph is running live coverage of the midterms tracking key congressional races, crypto-backed candidates, and what the results could mean for digital asset regulation.
- CoinDesk is also running a live blog following the 2026 election results.
- CoinDesk separately reported on what voters told the outlet about their views on crypto.
- MarketWatch is tracking what the midterm results mean more broadly for stocks and the US economy.
In a separate security note, The Defiant published guidance on vetting crypto recovery services, advising consumers to verify a provider’s identity, request written deliverables, and scrutinize fees and data access before paying anyone claiming they can recover stolen crypto.
Sources: Cointelegraph, The Defiant, MarketWatch, CoinDesk
This article is for information only and is not financial advice.
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