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Ripple

2026-10-09 12:21:46

Chris Larsen has donated at least $22.5 million in the current U.S. midterm election cycle

Ripple co-founder and crypto billionaire Chris Larsen is stepping up his political spending in the United States, according to disclosure data cited by ChainCatcher. During the current midterm election cycle, Larsen has directly donated at least $22.5 million to federal candidates and super PACs, with plans to increase that amount further. The report said Larsen has already become one of the more significant donors in U.S. federal politics. His policy interests span artificial intelligence, clean energy, cryptocurrency and taxes on the wealthy. ChainCatcher also noted that Larsen has previously been an active political donor across the U.S. technology and crypto sectors. The disclosure adds to a broader picture of crypto-linked figures taking a more visible role in U.S. political funding.

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AI data cente

2026-09-02 14:31:15

Andreessen, Horowitz, and OpenAI Co-Founder Fund AI Data Center Advocacy Campaign

A super PAC funded by Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has launched an advocacy campaign supporting AI data centers. The effort responds to growing opposition in the U.S., where 61% of the population opposes data center construction, according to Decrypt.

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Elon Musk

2026-08-28 15:55:47

Musk Could Give at Least $100M to Republicans, House Speaker Plans Meeting

House Speaker Johnson plans to meet Elon Musk in Texas on Friday, according to people familiar with the matter. Those people caution that Musk's schedule is fluid and that the meeting could be adjusted at the last minute, a sign that the plans are not fully locked in. The sit-down comes as Johnson campaigns for Republican candidates across the state ahead of the midterms, and is the latest sign that Republican leaders want the tech billionaire to put substantial money behind their effort to keep control of Congress. Musk is reportedly considering giving at least $100 million to Republican efforts for this year's midterm elections through his super PAC, Americapac. Where the money would ultimately go remains unclear, the people said. Two of the people familiar with the matter said some Republicans believe Musk is weighing whether to direct part of the funds into competitive House battleground districts where the GOP is defending seats. The plans were reported by Politico.

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US politics

2026-08-27 13:55:54

U.S. corporate political donations hit a record $646 million, with AI money rising fast

Corporate money is flowing into U.S. political campaigns at a record pace, according to new data from consumer advocacy group Public Citizen. The group said companies donated $646 million to U.S. political campaigns during the 18 months through June, a total that stands 40% above corporate spending across the full 2024 presidential election cycle. With the Nov. 3 midterm election entering its final stretch, that figure could still move higher. Public Citizen said the tally does not include contributions routed through so-called dark money groups, and it also excludes spending in state and local elections. That means the real level of political spending by corporations and wealthy donors could be significantly higher than what has been publicly reported. AI has quickly emerged as a major source of campaign funding. Leading the Future, a super PAC tied to OpenAI, has disclosed $50 million in contributions, pushing total AI-sector campaign donations reported to the Federal Election Commission, or FEC, to $62 million. The PAC has so far raised $140 million in donations and pledges. Traditional industries are also writing large checks, including a $20 million June donation from Koch Inc. and a $5 million contribution tied to Reynolds American.

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Policy Regula

2026-08-20 10:52:22

US companies pour record $517 million into 2026 midterm races, with crypto among the biggest backers

US companies have committed a record $517 million over the 15 months through the end of the first quarter of 2026 to influence elections for the US House and Senate, according to Reuters. That tops the previous high of $461 million spent across the full two-year 2024 election cycle. Crypto, technology and online betting companies together accounted for at least $294 million, making those sectors some of the most important sources of money in the race. Fairshake, the super PAC backed by Coinbase, Ripple and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), started the year with $193 million and still has about $130 million on hand. A16z alone has donated more than $81 million to crypto- and AI-related PACs. Elon Musk has spent more than $90 million, while Meta donated $65 million to four super PACs. AI group Leading the Future raised $140 million, and Anthropic gave at least $40 million through dark-money nonprofits. Online sports betting companies including DraftKings and FanDuel contributed more than $72 million. AdImpact expects political ad spending in the midterms to hit a record $11.6 billion.

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Artificial In

2026-08-07 15:31:54

Pro-AI Super PAC Raises $140M for 2026, Nearing Crypto's $200M Campaign Spending

According to BlockBeats, Reuters reported on August 7 that Leading the Future, a super political action committee backing artificial intelligence, has raised $140 million for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. The committee's funding comes mainly from executives at OpenAI and Palantir Technologies, as well as from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. That total approaches the $200 million that the cryptocurrency industry spent on campaign efforts in the previous election cycle. In contrast with the crypto camp, which faced almost no meaningful opposition at that time, the AI side is now meeting strong resistance from a coalition led by Anthropic. Anthropic has donated $20 million to the lobbying group Public First Action on two separate occasions, for a combined $40 million. Public First Action, together with affiliated organizations, has put approximately $80 million into efforts to 'mitigate major risks of artificial intelligence.' BlockBeats relayed this Reuters dispatch on August 7.

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Ripple

2026-07-22 12:55:13

Ripple Co-Founder Linked Super PAC Sends $1 Million Into Colorado House Race

A Super PAC founded by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has put $1 million behind Manny Rutinel in Colorado’s 8th District, one of the most closely watched House races in the US election cycle.

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Fellowship PA

2026-07-10 17:52:13

Fellowship PAC Names Tether Executive as Chair Ahead of Pro-Crypto Election Push

Fellowship PAC has appointed Tether VP of Regulatory Affairs Jesse Spiro as chair as it prepares to back pro-crypto candidates in upcoming midterm elections.

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