Crypto-backed candidates notch wins in three US state primaries
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Crypto-backed candidates are securing wins in three US state primaries, with Fairshake PAC and affiliates spending a combined $8 million on media support. Critics label the effort as a pushback from "crypto billionaires," sparking controversy. The influence of crypto-aligned spending is reshaping local politics, with implications for the broader industry's reputation and future involvement in elections.
The crypto-aligned Fairshake PAC and its affiliates spent a combined $8 million on media to support candidates in Maryland, New York and Utah amid pushback from many criticizing “crypto billionaires.”