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MarketCrypto Live News
Sep 21, 2026
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byWhitney Nyantune
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Fairshake, a crypto-focused political group, committed $30 million to oppose former Sen. Sherrod Brown’s 2026 Ohio Senate bid, adding to about $40 million it spent against him in 2024 and signaling the race as a major target for crypto-related political spending. The group says it has more than $90 million available to influence the Brown vs. Jon Husted contest, a move that highlights crypto industry fundraising, regulatory stakes and political influence on DeFi and token-friendly policy.
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Crypto-focused political group Fairshake is committing $30 million to oppose former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown’s bid to return to the Senate, renewing its campaign against a longtime critic of the industry.
Fairshake spent about $40 million opposing Brown in 2024, when Republican Bernie Moreno defeated him. The group has again focused on Brown because of his record on cryptocurrency, making the Ohio Senate race a major target for crypto-related political spending.
Fairshake Targets Brown Again
Fairshake spokesman Geoff Vetter confirmed the $30 million commitment Monday and said the group has more than $90 million available for election activity in 2026. The new spending adds to a heavily financed Ohio race between Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted.
Brown’s campaign criticized Fairshake�…
