Ripple, Coinbase, and other cryptocurrency companies donate $189 million to US midterm elections

BlockBeats News, July 1st, according to Public Citizen data, Ripple, Coinbase, and other crypto companies contributed $189 million towards the 2026 US midterm elections. The crypto industry's total contributions accounted for 37% of the $517 million in corporate political donations.

Previously, during the 2024 US presidential election, the crypto industry's political donations amounted to approximately $160 million. The industry accelerated its lobbying efforts after the Trump administration took office, aiming to solidify regulatory relief.