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Story: Crypto PACs Pour $3M into Maryland Races While Blitzing California Primaries

By Sakamoto Nashi

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California Primaries Draw First Wave of Spending. The California push is already underway. The PAC has been buying ads ahead of Tuesday's primary…

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Maryland's $3 Million Commitment. Maryland is where the really big money lands. The PAC is preparing to put $3 million into campaign…

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Crypto's Broader Political Push. Crypto-backed PACs have been a growing force in American elections for a couple of years now.

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Crypto money is moving fast into state politics. A political action committee tied to cryptocurrency firms has ramped up ad spending in California ahead of Tuesday primaries —…

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That's a big number for state-level elections. The PAC hasn't named which candidates it's backing or laid out a detailed playbook, but the dollar figure alone says plenty about…

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The California push is already underway. The PAC has been buying ads ahead of Tuesday's primary elections, targeting races where the outcomes could shape how the state approaches…

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It's worth noting that state primaries often get ignored by big outside money — turnout is low, the races feel local, and the return on investment seems murky.

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The PAC hasn't disclosed which specific candidates it's supporting in California. No names, no races, no breakdown. Just spending.

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Maryland is where the really big money lands. The PAC is preparing to put $3 million into campaign contributions and advertising across key state races.

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The timing matters. Maryland's elections come later this month, which means the PAC is essentially running a two-front operation — California now, Maryland in a matter of weeks.

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More context: Bitcoin Drops to $25,500, Its Lowest Price in Two Months as Crypto-Equity Gap Widens

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Why Maryland? Hard to say for certain. The state has its own regulatory environment, its own legislative dynamics.

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The $3 million figure doesn't include the California spending, which means total outlay across both states is probably higher. No combined number has been disclosed.

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State-level politics has become a bigger part of that strategy. Federal crypto legislation has moved slowly — sometimes painfully slowly — which pushes industry players to look…

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And it's not just about blocking bad regulation. Crypto firms want affirmative legislation too — clear rules for stablecoins, licensing frameworks for exchanges, legal clarity…

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