Mmastodon BusinessCrypto first seen 2 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #9

Crypto and AI super PACs lose big in $250 million election push

Original: Crypto and AI’s $250 million election goes sideways www.citationneeded.news/2026-electio... „Of the twelve competitive r

Crypto and AI industry super PACs spent an estimated $250 million on the 2026 US midterm elections, but the results went badly against them. Of the twelve competitive races called so far, candidates backed by the industry's money lost nine. Commenters are highlighting the outcome as evidence that big tech-backed spending does not guarantee electoral wins.

Why now: The 2026 midterm results show that massive crypto and AI industry political spending failed to deliver wins, which is notable news in itself.

crypto industry super PACsAI industry super PACsUS midterm elections 2026

Open on mastodon →

Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 2 d ago to 1 d ago.

Evidence

• Crypto and AI’s $250 million election goes sideways www.citationneeded.news/2026-electio... „Of the twelve competitive races called so far, the side backed by crypto and AI super PACs lost nine“ #GoodNews #Crypto · egghat.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 1

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/4893729