Protect Progress

Crypto PAC

2026-09-01 21:35:57

Fairshake Affiliate Spends $189K on Ads for Pro-Crypto Incumbent in Massachusetts Primary

Protect Progress PAC, an affiliate of the crypto-friendly political action committee Fairshake, has spent approximately $189,000 on media ads in Massachusetts' 4th Congressional District ahead of the primary election, backing Democratic incumbent Rep. Jake Auchincloss. Primary challenger Jason Poulos has called on Auchincloss to publicly condemn the intervention, alleging that some funds were used for AI-generated spam. Auchincloss voted for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in July 2025, which is pending Senate approval. Fairshake spent over $130 million in the 2024 cycle and reported $122 million cash on hand ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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US politics

2026-08-05 17:01:17

Pro-Crypto PAC's $2M Push Fails as Thanedar Loses Michigan Primary

Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District. As of Wednesday, McKinney had 51.9% of the vote to Thanedar's 48.1%. The pro-crypto political action committee Protect Progress spent more than $2 million on media to support Thanedar and oppose McKinney. Protect Progress is affiliated with Fairshake, which is largely funded by crypto companies Coinbase and Ripple. Thanedar had voted for bills including the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act. McKinney faces Republican candidate Taras Nykoriak in the November general election.

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crypto regula

2026-06-21 14:43:22

Forbes: Crypto Super PAC Money Enters 2026 U.S. Democratic Primaries

A Forbes Digital Assets article by Tonya M. Evans says crypto-funded Super PAC spending is shaping several 2026 Democratic primaries. Protect Progress, part of the Fairshake network backed by Coinbase, Ripple and Andreessen Horowitz, has spent more than $4.9 million supporting Maryland delegate Adrian Boafo, while ads avoid mentioning crypto and have prompted Joy Reid’s “blackwashing” critique.

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Fairshake

2026-06-21 21:00:52

Fairshake-Backed Democratic PAC Accused of Heavy Spending in Black-District Primaries

According to Forbes, Protect Progress, a Democratic PAC under Fairshake and backed by Coinbase, Ripple and Andreessen Horowitz, spent millions of dollars in several Black-district congressional primaries ahead of the 2026 U.S. elections.

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Fairshake

2026-06-21 20:00:51

Fairshake-Linked Democratic PAC Accused of Targeting Black Primary Districts

Forbes reported that Protect Progress, a Democratic-aligned PAC under Fairshake and backed by Coinbase, Ripple and Andreessen Horowitz, spent millions of dollars in several Black primary districts during the 2026 U.S. congressional primaries while campaign ads did not mention the crypto industry background.

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Fairshake

2026-06-21 18:00:50

Fairshake-Linked PAC Accused of Entering Black-District Primaries

According to Forbes, Protect Progress, a Democratic-aligned PAC under Fairshake and supported by Coinbase, Ripple and Andreessen Horowitz, spent heavily in several Black-district primaries ahead of the 2026 U.S. congressional elections.

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Fairshake

2026-06-21 17:00:53

Fairshake-Backed Protect Progress Draws Scrutiny Over 2026 U.S. Congressional Primary Spending

Forbes reported that Protect Progress, a Democratic-aligned PAC under Fairshake and backed by Coinbase, Ripple and Andreessen Horowitz, has spent heavily in several Black-district primaries ahead of the 2026 U.S. congressional elections, while campaign ads did not mention the crypto industry background.

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U.S. Primarie

2026-06-18 11:23:46

Crypto Super PAC Spending Draws Scrutiny in the 2026 U.S. Primary Funding Fight

As the 2026 U.S. primaries advance, crypto-linked political spending is rising. Protect Progress, a Democratic super PAC backed by the Fairshake network, has spent more than $4.9 million supporting Adrian Boafo in a Maryland House race, while similar funding has reached Democratic candidates in Texas and Georgia. The ads focus on issues such as immigration enforcement, living costs and political positions, rather than directly naming the crypto industry, prompting debate over disclosure and political narrative framing.

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