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  "id": 3020116,
  "title": "Coinbase-backed crypto advocacy group endorses 32 US midterm candidates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/coinbase-backed-crypto-advocacy-group-endorses-32-us-midterm-3020116",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-24T12:34:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/coinbase-backed-crypto-advocacy-group-endorses-32-us-midterm-candidates-6337886"
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  "account": "Stand With Crypto, a crypto industry-backed advocacy group, announced Monday that it is endorsing 32 incumbent congressional candidates for the upcoming November midterm elections. The endorsement comes as the Clarity Act, the industry's top policy priority, remains stalled in the Senate due to opposition from certain lawmakers. All 32 of the endorsed candidates voted to pass the Clarity Act during the 2024 House session, and Stand With Crypto aims to have these industry-friendly candidates re-elected. Mason Lynaugh, the group's executive director, explained in an interview that in 2024, they proved the existence of a real crypto voter, and now they are demonstrating that they have the organizing capacity to be a significant voting bloc that can impact the outcome. Stand With Crypto launched in 2023 with the objective of advancing pro-crypto legislation through grassroots advocacy, with a focus on influencing elections rather than through substantial campaign spending. The group claims to have over 3 million registered U.S. advocates. In addition to the 32 endorsed candidates, some key House allies, such as Republicans Tom Emmer and Bill Huizenga, and Democrats Ritchie Torres and Josh Gottheimer, are among the new endorsements. Several of the 32 candidates are running in competitive races, including Arizona Republican Juan Ciscomani and Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, according to Lynaugh. Stand With Crypto will unveil its Senate endorsements closer to the election day. The crypto sector invested $170 million in congressional candidate support during the 2024 elections, contributing to the success of some pro-crypto candidates. Over $200 million in total has been directed towards the November midterm elections, highlighting the industry's influence in Congress.",
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        "title": "Coinbase-backed crypto advocacy group endorses 32 US midterm candidates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/coinbase-backed-crypto-advocacy-group-endorses-32-us-midterm-3021794",
        "published": "2026-08-24T12:54:49.000Z"
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