
Andreessen Horowitz has committed $23 million to the political action committee Fairshake to support crypto-friendly candidates during the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. The crypto industry has already raised $78 million for the 2026 midterms, with Fairshake PAC playing a significant role and raising $170 million in 2024. Overall, the crypto industry has spent at least $238 million in the current election cycle, surpassing traditional industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and some Wall Street powerhouses. This substantial financial influence highlights the growing political clout of the crypto industry, which aims to support lawmakers from both parties who favor crypto-friendly policies.







2026 Midterms Will Be Crypto Elections The cryptoverse is already gearing up for 2026, with Fairshake PAC $78M to boost pro-DeFi candidates. Fairshake’s calling it like it is: crypto’s not “red” or “blue” - it’s the future, and they’re betting big to make sure the next wave… https://t.co/FyTVx0hcmk
The crypto industry is already filling its political warchest for the 2026 midterms, @Olgakharif writes in the @Crypto newsletter https://t.co/HWv5vJIDH0
"Crypto corporations have spent almost $120 million on elections this year, which is second only to the fossil fuels industry," IDX Advisors CIO @bmcmillan888 says. "Crypto came basically out of nowhere and became this force to be reckoned with." https://t.co/XGGxmsSmqK