New Super PAC Commits Over $100M to Protect US Crypto Leadership

Washington's latest power play just dropped a nine-figure bomb on the political arena—and it's all about keeping America's crypto crown.

The Money Moves

A freshly minted Super PAC slings over $100 million into the fight to defend US dominance in digital assets. This isn't pocket change—it's a war chest designed to influence policy, shape legislation, and counter growing global competition. Because nothing says 'commitment' like throwing triple-comma club money at a problem Washington still struggles to understand.

Why It Matters

While traditional finance circles debate whether crypto's a bubble or the future, this massive investment signals that serious players aren't waiting around to find out. They're buying political capital like it's the next Bitcoin dip—because in DC, influence often outperforms any asset class. The move underscores how deeply crypto's fate remains tied to regulatory winds rather than pure market forces.

Bottom line: When nine figures hit the table, politicians suddenly develop very strong opinions about blockchain. Funny how that works.

A New Crypto Player in Politics

The Fellowship PAC, a new independent expenditure committee, announced today that it has pledged over $100 million to support pro-crypto and pro-innovation candidates.

According to its press release on X, the new Fellowship PAC aims to stand out from other pro-crypto groups like Fairshake and affiliates like Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress by focusing on openness and transparency.

Introducing The Fellowship PAC: launching with $100M+ committed to back pro-innovation, pro-crypto candidates—and keep America #1 in digital assets & entrepreneurship. Built on transparency and trust. pic.twitter.com/okvfcMqgJK

“The Fellowship PAC represents the next step in the industry’s evolution-building on the unprecedented momentum that innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors have already created. Unlike past political efforts, the Fellowship PAC’s mission is defined by transparency and trust, ensuring political action directly supports the broader ecosystem rather than narrow or individual interests,” the release read. 

Despite its statements, Fellowship has not yet disclosed who is behind its launch or its major backers. 

What is certain, however, is that crypto lobbying is becoming increasingly intertwined in American politics.

Crypto’s Growing Political Momentum

Crypto lobbying had a historic impact on the 2024 US federal elections. According to OpenSecrets, Fairshake—the industry’s leading super PAC—raised over $260 million and spent $195 million to help elect pro-crypto lawmakers.

The PAC’s external spending reached over $40 million last year and significantly swayed elections. This contributed to the defeat of several prominent congressional representatives, including Jamaal Bowman of New York, Cori Bush of Minnesota, Katie Porter of California, and Sherrod Brown of Ohio.

Meanwhile, individual billionaires closely tied to the crypto industry spent millions on Donald Trump’s reelection campaign.

This momentum has continued and shows signs of growing as the United States prepares for the November 2026 midterm elections.

In July, a Fairshake spokesperson announced it has $140 million in store for the US midterms. The latest Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing also showed that the super PAC raised more than $59 million in the first half of this year alone. Coinbase was the top contributor, making five donations totaling a little over $33.2 million.

Other notable contributors included Uniswap Labs, which gave just under $1 million, and Ripple Labs, which donated $23 million. Robert Leshner, CEO of Superstate Funds and an investor at Robot Ventures, contributed a little over $300,000, while the Solana Policy Institute donated $10,000.

The addition of the Fellowship PAC and its $100 million commitment demonstrates the crypto industry’s determination to influence American politics. This significant financial MOVE is a strong signal that congressional candidates will not ignore as they enter the next election cycle.