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Crypto Companies Spent $189 Million on 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections
The sector surpassed its 2024 total and became the largest corporate political spender. In Europe, 244 MiCA licenses have been issued with Germany and France leading as the final transitional deadline expires at the end of June.
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Crypto companies spent $189 million on the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, according to @DeItaone reported. The total exceeds the sector's 2024 spending and positions crypto as the largest corporate political spender for the cycle.
The industry is pushing for new crypto legislation after securing stablecoin regulation. AI, tech and online gambling firms have also increased political spending. Separately, the EU has issued 244 MiCA crypto licenses.
Germany and France lead in issuance. The final transitional deadline for MiCA authorization expires at the end of June. KuCoin EU secured a MiCA license. Companies authorized in one member state can serve customers across the bloc under the new regime.
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