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Cryptocurrency firms suffer heavy losses in Illinois primaries after spending big

Cryptocurrency’s biggest Pac spent more than $10m for their candidates, only to be defeated by those who are anti-cryptoSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe cryptocurrency industry spent big and lost often in this week’s Illinois primaries.As the industry prepares to make massive donations in the 2026 midterm elections to replicate its success in 2024, the Illinois losses mark an early setback for firms that are trying to establish themselves as power players in American politics. Continue reading...

Mar 19, 2026 &03461919202631; 18:46 UTC www.theguardian.com Trending 3/5

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Sentiment score: +45/100

Moderate impact Medium-term (weeks)

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Cryptocurrency firms suffer heavy losses in Illinois primaries after spending big

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