US crypto lobby groups expand activities for 2026 midterms

U.S. crypto lobbying groups are expanding their activities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Cointelegraph reported. The outlet noted that due to lobbying and media campaigns by groups such as the Coinbase-backed nonprofit Stand with Crypto, many new members of the 119th U.S. Congress have already stated their support for pro-crypto legislation and policies. Fairshake, a crypto industry Super PAC prominent during the 2024 presidential election, is also continuing its support for pro-crypto candidates by spending $2.5 million in 2025 special elections. The midterm elections in November 2026 will determine all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 33 seats in the Senate. According to the report, if the Democratic Party gains a majority in either chamber, it could significantly constrain the advancement of crypto legislation under President Donald Trump's administration.