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The New Kingmakers: Crypto, AI and Betting Firms Fuel Record Spending on the 2026 Midterms

Crypto, AI and betting groups have poured at least $294 million into midterm races as companies seek influence over regulation, Public Citizen found.

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NEW YORK — A handful of billionaires and companies are driving corporate spending in U.S. midterm elections this year, and they aren’t the usual power brokers who have sat atop the political food chain in Washington in previous decades. The post The new kingmakers: Crypto, AI and betting firms fuel record spending on the 2026 midterms appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.

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The new kingmakers: Crypto, AI and betting money reshapes the 2026 US midterms

Crypto, AI and online betting companies are driving record corporate spending in the 2026 US midterms as industries seek influence over regulation and policy.

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The new kingmakers: Crypto, AI and betting firms fuel record spending on the 2026 midterms

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US Midterm Elections: Crypto, AI, and Betting Firms Emerge as New Political Kingmakers

A significant transformation is unfolding within the landscape of United States political funding. Historically, Wall Street, oil conglomerates, and pharmaceutical giants were considered the primary engines of political donations. However, as the 2026 midterm elections approach, a new breed of Gen Alpha companies—spanning cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence (AI), and online betting—is emerging as the dominant force in political spending. Thi…

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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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