What happens when crypto billionaires, Silicon Valley legends, and oil tycoons join forces behind one candidate?
A political fundraising earthquake.
In just the first half of 2025, Donald Trump has amassed a staggering $236 million, crushing Democratic efforts ($69M) and sending a clear signal:
š§Ø Crypto and capital are done playing defense ā theyāre here to dominate the midterms.
šØ MAGA Inc. Breaks Records
At the center is MAGA Inc., Trump's Super PAC, which alone raised $177 million ā the largest six-month haul in U.S. political history.
š Crypto Titans Take the Lead:
Major Web3 players are pouring in millions, not just for influence ā but to reshape the rules of the game.
Foris DAX (Crypto.com): $10M
Blockchain.com: $5M
Winklevoss Twins (Gemini): $2M+
This isnāt silent support. Itās a strategic offensive to buy regulatory clarity, protect innovation, and ensure crypto stays on the right side of history.
āļø Tech Moguls Join the Charge:
Even amid policy clashes, some of the worldās most powerful tech voices are writing checks:
Marc Andreessen & Ben Horowitz (a16z): $3M each
Elon Musk: $5M ā despite vocal disagreements with Trump on X
š¢ļø Old Money Joins New:
Kelcy Warren (Energy Transfer LP): $25M
Jeff Yass (Susquehanna Group): $16M
Ultra-exclusive fundraisers targeting crypto + AI elites reportedly commanded up to $1.5M per plate ā more than some NFT floors.
āļø Whereās the Money Going?
$6M spent on Trumpās legal battles
The rest? Strategic deployments to flip swing districts and defy the midterm curse that usually hits the ruling party.
Meanwhile, Democrats are in disarray. Future Forward, their leading PAC, pulled in just $1M ā exposing cracks in coalition strength and near-zero support from tech or Web3 players.
š Why This Changes Everything:
1. Crypto firms are no longer lobbying quietly ā theyāre buying front-row seats to U.S. policy.
2. Tech moguls are hedging bets ā critical in public, but bullish in the backrooms.
3. This may be the first cycle where blockchain funding moves real-world laws.
With new tariffs hitting August 7, and regulatory frameworks for stablecoins and DeFi in motion, this capital isnāt passive ā itās targeted fuel for policy rewrites.
š§ Big Questions to Watch:
1. Is this a regulatory power grab or a necessary push for innovation?
2. Can the crypto lobby deliver mainstream legal clarity at last?
3. Will retail investors benefit ā or just the whales?
This isnāt just a funding headline.
Itās Crypto vs. The Old World ā and the battleground is 2025 America.
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