Ripple CEO says pro-crypto candidates won despite US midterm setbacks

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has defended the cryptocurrency industry's political standing following the 2026 US midterm elections, saying pro-crypto candidates secured victories across both parties despite Democrats winning control of Congress. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said pro crypto candidates secured victories across both parties in the US midterm elections despite setbacks for industry backed campaigns. Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty defended Fairshake's election performance, citing wins in both the primaries and general election. Fairshake reportedly won 29 of 34 decided races, although several candidates backed by crypto political committees suffered expensive defeats.

Source: crypto.news