{
  "id": 12646347,
  "title": "Analysis:Crypto donors navigate mid-term spending dilemma after Senate bill defeat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/analysis-crypto-donors-navigate-mid-term-spending-dilemma-after-12646347",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:08:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/analysiscrypto-donors-navigate-mid-term-spending-dilemma-after-senate-bill-defeat-6439826"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three weeks from the November election, the crypto industry is facing a dilemma: should it punish Democrats or maintain its bipartisan relationships built over years? In the past, the industry spent over $300 million backing crypto-friendly Democrats and Republicans, hoping for favorable legislation. This strategy worked last year with the new law promoting dollar-backed cryptocurrencies, but the recent defeat of the Clarity Act in the Senate caused concern among crypto executives. Senate Democrats and some Republicans voted against the bill, angering crypto leaders who had negotiated concessions. The controversy surrounding President Trump's personal crypto ventures further complicated the situation. With nine Senate seats up for reelection, including some viewed as allies by the industry, there is uncertainty about whether to continue the bipartisan strategy or reward Republicans who supported the Clarity Act. Analysts warn that a Democratic-led Senate is unlikely to pass crypto legislation, and turning the midterms into a referendum on the bill could alienate lawmakers who may be in power next year. Crypto PACs, like Fairshake and the Digital Freedom Fund, are spending significant amounts on House and Senate races, supporting pro-crypto candidates across both parties. However, executives caution that attacking Democrats, especially incumbents, may backfire and jeopardize their years of relationship-building.",
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        "title": "Analysis:Crypto donors navigate mid-term spending dilemma after Senate bill defeat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/analysis-crypto-donors-navigate-mid-term-spending-dilemma-after",
        "published": "2026-10-07T14:08:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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