A16z is kicking in another $25 million to back the PAC that's supporting crypto-friendly congressional candidates. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

A16z Boosts Crypto's Election Fund by Another $25M to Seek Friendly Congress

Summary

Andreessen Horowitz donated $25 million to the Fairshake PAC, bringing the total raised by crypto industry donors to about $136 million. This places a16z and Ripple as leading backers of Fairshake. The PACs have supported congressional campaigns, with significant impact on primary voting. The level of money devoted to the 2024 election by crypto contributors rivals major industries, positioning them among the top 10 campaign contributors.