Key Takeaways:

• Fairshake and Leading the Future have deployed over $100 million to influence the 2026 midterm election outcomes.
• A Politico poll found 45% of Americans view crypto as too risky, potentially hurting industry-backed candidates.
• Lobbyists for OpenAI and Ripple seek a federal framework by 2027 to preempt a patchwork of state-level AI laws.

Politico Poll: 45% of Americans Say Cryptocurrency Risks Outweigh Potential Returns

New results from the Politico poll find broad public skepticism about crypto and AI, creating a possible conflict for candidates benefiting from an influx of contributions from these two sectors. These groups are pouring millions of dollars into competitive 2026 races to elevate politicians who they…