Crypto Firms Flood 2026 U.S. Elections with Record $189 Million

Crypto companies have poured millions into shaping the 2026 U.S. elections, making them the largest source of disclosed corporate spending. According to a Public Citizen report, crypto firms contributed $189 million, accounting for 37% of the total $517 million in disclosed corporate election spending.

The report highlights Ripple, Crypto.com, and Coinbase as the biggest contributors, with combined spending of $123.4 million. Ripple supplied $49.6 million, Crypto.com provided $38.6 million, and Coinbase added $35.2 million through the first quarter of 2026.

Fairshake and MAGA Inc., two major super PACs, received significant funding from crypto-related contributions. Fairshake collected $82.6 million, while MAGA Inc. gathered $56.2 million. The Cantor Fitzgerald-backed Fellowship PAC also received $10 million from the Wall Street firm.