Crypto is putting more than $200M into the 2026 midterms to push Congress toward friendlier rules. That is a staggering sum for one industry to spend on a single election cycle, and it turns regulator

What happened: Interest groups tied to cryptocurrency are spending millions to influence the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to pressure Congress on favorable rules. They had mixed success in 2024. Key numbers: More than $200 million. Why it matters: The spending targets midterm races as part of an effort to shape crypto rules in Congress, after mixed results in 2024.

Interest groups tied to cryptocurrency are spending millions to influence the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to pressure Congress on favorable rules. They had mixed success in 2024.

The spending targets midterm races as part of an effort to shape crypto rules in Congress, after mixed results in 2024.