Crypto Companies Contribute $21M to Trump PAC Ahead of US Midterms

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Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: Crypto companies contribute $21M to Trump PAC ahead of US midterms Original Link: Two major cryptocurrency exchanges have contributed more than $21 million to a political action committee (PAC) supporting US President Donald Trump.

In a Friday filing with the Federal Election Commission, the MAGA Inc. Super PAC reported receiving 1,500,000 liquidated USDC from the Gemini Trust Company and two $10 million contributions from Foris Dax, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com. The exchange has deepened ties with Trump’s media company since 2025 as part of a digital asset treasury strategy.

Other contributions related to the crypto and financial industries included $1 million from an executive at payment processing provider Shift4 and more than $4 million from JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. The funds contributed to the PAC’s $294 million stockpile.

Though Trump is not running for reelection in 2026, as his term ends in January 2029, the funds can still be used to support like-minded candidates going into the midterm elections. Control of the US House of Representatives’ 435 seats and 33 seats in the Senate are up for grabs, potentially allowing Democrats to gain control of both chambers from the Republicans.

Among some of the notable races potentially impacting the cryptocurrency industry include Republican and XRP legal advocate John Deaton, seeking the Massachusetts Senate seat held by Ed Markey. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, an advocate for pro-crypto policies in the chamber, announced in December that she would not seek reelection in 2026, leaving her seat up for grabs as well.

A repeat of 2024 elections?

The 2024 elections saw significant funds from cryptocurrency companies and executives being used to influence federal races. Media buys by crypto-backed PACs and others possibly helped to shift control of the Senate to Republicans, through, for example, $40 million in spending for Ohio’s Senate race.

Last year, a spokesperson for the crypto-backed PAC Fairshake stated that the committee was “keeping its foot on the gas” for the midterms. The PAC and its affiliates spent millions of dollars in 2025 on candidates for Virginia’s 11th congressional district seat and Florida congressional seats.

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DataBartendervip
· 01-08 23:44
These people in the crypto world are really good at playing political games. What do they want to settle with just 21 million?
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GateUser-ccc36bc5vip
· 01-07 12:15
These exchanges in the crypto world also have to pick sides. The 21M donated to Trump PAC. Ultimately, it's all about finding connections.
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GasFeeCriervip
· 01-06 00:58
Oh no, the crypto world has completely become a political tool. 21 million USD poured into Trump. What are they betting on?
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ImpermanentPhobiavip
· 01-06 00:55
Whoa, the exchange directly poured 21 million into Trump PAC? Are they betting on policy trends?
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GasFeeNightmarevip
· 01-06 00:48
Uh... just $21 million to buy political leverage? This circle is really something else.
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BasementAlchemistvip
· 01-06 00:39
21 million... How many shitcoins would that take to exchange, haha
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Token_Sherpavip
· 01-06 00:38
ah here we go again... crypto bros playing kingmaker with their newly minted bags. $21M sounds like a lot until you realize it's just capital seeking regulatory clarity lol. wonder what the actual token utility is here? governance rights to influence policy? nah, that's just ponzinomics with extra steps fr
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