Coinbase has pledged an additional $25 million to the super political action committee (PAC) Fairshake to support pro-crypto candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This commitment follows several donations Coinbase has made to Fairshake during the current election cycle, as outlined in a blog post on Wednesday. Coinbase affirmed its dedication to Fairshake’s mission, aiming to strengthen the influence of pro-crypto representatives by maintaining support into the next cycle.
Fairshake, which has already raised over $200 million in donations for this election, has received contributions from several major crypto companies, including Ripple and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The super PAC does not fund political campaigns but is very influential in the pro-crypto campaign. Fairshake has been active in recent months in funding ads against anti-crypto candidates; one such candidate was California Senate candidate Katie Porter, who lost her primary.
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Coinbase Amplifies Political Influence for Crypto Advocacy
Coinbase’s donation aligns with CEO Brian Armstrong’s vision for expanding the impact of crypto supporters in Washington. Armstrong recently emphasized on X (formerly Twitter) that “the crypto voter is already a force to be reckoned with,” further expressing confidence that the upcoming election would usher in the most pro-crypto Congress to date. He said this while expressing that support from Coinbase would persist even after elections, pointing to the fact that this movement to promote forces friendly towards cryptocurrency will remain active.
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Coinbase supporting a candidate through Fairshake indicates that more cryptocurrency firms are keen on fighting regulatory bullying and helping professionals who advocate for a friendly climate for digital currencies. This support impacts future policies due to the rising concern in the U.S. regarding regulation of this sector, as crypto-related issues have been featured in the national electoral debates.
With the midterm elections approaching in 2026, Coinbase and other industry leaders are setting their sights on expanding influence within the U.S. political landscape.
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Maxwell Mutuma
Maxwell is a crypto-economic analyst and Blockchain enthusiast, passionate about helping people understand the potential of decentralized technology. He writes extensively on topics such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, tokens, and more for top publications such as Coingape, Coin Edition, and The Coin Republic. His goal is to spread knowledge about this revolutionary technology and its implications for economic freedom and social good.