Crypto Industry's Political Influence Grows Amid Regulatory Challenges and Election Impact

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- Ripple contributed $25 million to a super PAC for the 2026 elections.
- SEC Chair Gary Gensler filed over 120 lawsuits against crypto firms.
- Formation of Fairshake was a response to the SEC's aggressive stance.
- Former SEC official John Reed Stark labeled crypto a scourge.
- Ripple's $48 million contributions significantly impacted the Ohio Senate race.
- Trump administration expected to shift regulatory approach towards crypto.
- FIT21 bill aims to create a new regulatory framework for digital assets.
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