The cryptocurrency industry has become the top political spender in the US, investing $189 million to influence the 2026 midterm elections. Major players like Ripple, Coinbase, and Crypto.com are channeling funds through Super PACs like Fairshake to support favorable candidates.
US President Trump faces rising gas prices, averaging $4.50/gallon, driven by the conflict with Iran. With midterms approaching, he seeks to de-escalate to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but a deal may only postpone the core issue.
High gas prices, exacerbated by US actions against Iran, are straining truckers and impacting voter sentiment ahead of US midterm elections. Drivers face significant increases in fuel costs, affecting their livelihoods and potentially influencing election outcomes.
The Blockchain Leadership Fund, a crypto industry PAC, has endorsed 10 candidates for the 2026 US midterm elections, aiming to influence policy on digital assets. The PAC, funded by Chainlink Labs and Anchorage Digital, announced its picks for Senate and House races, including both Republican and Democratic candidates.
