Ripple, Coinbase among top donors in crypto's $189 million election spending: report
Quick TakeCrypto companies have contributed $189 million so far in the 2026 midterms cycle, according to a Public Citizen analysis of FEC data. Crypto companies have contributed $189 million so far to influence the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, accounting for 37% of the $517 million disclosed in corporate political spending this cycle, according to Public Citizen. Entities associated with Gemini and its founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss added another $25.7 million, bringing spending by those four crypto groups to roughly $149 million, according to the report, which analyzed Federal Election Commission disclosures and OpenSecrets data. The report also suggested that the biggest beneficiaries of cryptos corporate spending are Fairshake, a sector-focused super PAC, and MAGA Inc., the Trump-backing super PAC. Fairshake received $82.6 million in crypto-related contributions, while MAGA Inc. received $56.2 million. Cantor Fitzgerald-backed Fellowship PAC also accounted for another crypto-focused political vehicle, receiving $10 million from the Wall Street firm, which serves as Tethers banking partner. Crypto spends more than AI, Big Tech sectors The report found that artificial intelligence and Big Tech companies contributed $60 million during the cycle, with $50.1 million directed to the AI-focused Leading the Future PAC. Online betting companies also spent $45.6 million, including $43 million that flowed to