Crypto PAC Fairshake touts war chest as bill vote looms
The crypto political action committee Fairshake amassed $193 million by the end of last year, positioning itself to play a major role in congressional midterms as lawmakers negotiate a major cryptocurrency bill set to get its first vote this week. —
The total, shared with CNBC by Fairshake ahead of the Jan. 31 reporting deadline, includes funds raised for Fairshake, which gives to candidates of both parties, as well as its sister PACs — the Democrat-focused Protect Progress and Republican-focused Defend American Jobs.
The new total reflects two major donations made in the second half of 2025. Blockchain company Ripple gave $25 million, and Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z gave $24 million. Coinbase, the group’s other major donor, gave $25…
