How deep did crypto’s influence go in this election? Did Bitcoin and blockchain backers help push Trump back into the Oval Office?

A crypto-powered return to the White House

The recent election handed Donald Trump a strong victory with 312 electoral votes, returning him to the White House. But what stands out this time isn’t just the numbers or campaign talk — it’s crypto.

Over the past year, crypto has evolved from a niche interest to a major topic on the political agenda, with crypto-friendly candidates now holding key seats in Congress.

In the Senate alone, pro-crypto candidates claimed 18 seats, while anti-crypto candidates held only 12. Across Congress, 266 pro-crypto candidates were elected,…