加密货币行业正准备大幅提升美国国会的政治影响力

这笔资金旨在在 2024 年选举中支持众议院和参议院中支持加密货币的立法者，这可能为迄今为止对加密货币最友好的国会奠定基础。

Crypto is gearing up for a massive boost in political influence, with a record-breaking $160 million being funneled into super PACs to support pro-crypto lawmakers in both the House and Senate during the 2024 elections, according to a new report by Politico.

根据 Politico 的一份新报告，加密货币正在准备大幅提升政治影响力，破纪录的 1.6 亿美元流入超级政治行动委员会，以在 2024 年选举期间支持众议院和参议院的支持加密货币的立法者。

This funding aims to pave the way for the most crypto-friendly Congress to date, with candidates spanning across party lines in a bipartisan push to achieve favorable regulatory environments and further mainstream adoption of digital assets.

这笔资金旨在为迄今为止对加密货币最友好的国会铺平道路，候选人跨越党派界限，共同推动实现有利的监管环境并进一步主流化数字资产。

In the House, up to 13 pro-crypto candidates could assume new seats, backed by industry-funded super PACs that have strategically spent to uplift allies and remove detractors. These incoming representatives come from various political perspectives, from progressive Democrats focused on financial inclusion to Republicans who criticize the Biden administration’s crypto stance, seeing digital assets as tools for economic liberty. If successful, the new Congress could see reduced regulatory barriers, a longtime industry goal, with support stretching across traditional party divides.

在众议院，最多 13 名支持加密货币的候选人可以在行业资助的超级政治行动委员会的支持下获得新席位，这些超级政治行动委员会已战略性地投入资金来提振盟友并消除批评者。这些即将上任的代表来自不同的政治观点，从关注金融普惠的进步民主党人到批评拜登政府加密货币立场、将数字资产视为经济自由工具的共和党人。如果成功的话，新国会可能会看到监管障碍减少，这是一个长期的行业目标，并得到跨越传统政党分歧的支持。

In the Senate, prominent contenders like Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) are set to win seats, ensuring support from both sides of the aisle. Republicans, with numerous pro-crypto advocates in competitive battleground states, could further tilt the Senate toward crypto-positive stances, especially if they gain a majority.

在参议院，众议员亚当·希夫（加利福尼亚州民主党）和约翰·柯蒂斯（犹他州共和党）等著名竞争者将赢得席位，确保获得两党的支持。共和党人在竞争激烈的战场州拥有众多支持加密货币的支持者，他们可能会进一步使参议院倾向于加密货币积极立场，特别是如果他们获得多数席位的话。

Breaking Down the House Targets

打破众议院目标

Crypto super PACs have allocated approximately $31.5 million for House Democrats, focusing on figures like Shomari Figures of Alabama ($2.6 million) and others like Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina and Yassamin Ansari of Arizona.

加密货币超级政治行动委员会已为众议院民主党拨款约 3150 万美元，重点关注阿拉巴马州 Shomari 人物（260 万美元）以及北卡罗来纳州众议员唐·戴维斯 (Don Davis) 和亚利桑那州亚萨明·安萨里 (Yassamin Ansari) 等其他人物。

Figures, initially an unlikely crypto ally due to his work with the Biden Justice Department, now advocates for the benefits of digital assets in spurring innovation and regulatory frameworks to protect the economy. Protect Progress, a key super PAC, invested heavily to ensure pro-crypto Democratic nominees in key districts, targeting candidates who are more progressive or willing to align with the industry’s goals.

由于与拜登司法部的合作，数字最初不太可能成为加密货币盟友，现在倡导数字资产在刺激创新和保护经济的监管框架方面的好处。 Protect Progress 是一个重要的超级政治行动委员会，投入巨资以确保关键选区的支持加密货币的民主党提名人，目标是更进步或愿意与行业目标保持一致的候选人。

For Republicans, $16.7 million has been spent, bolstering campaigns for incumbents in swing districts like Reps. Michelle Steel of California and William Timmons of South Carolina. Republican candidates have increasingly embraced crypto, influenced by figures like former President Trump, who envisioned the U.S. as a “crypto capital.”

对于共和党来说，已经花费了 1670 万美元，支持加利福尼亚州众议员米歇尔·斯蒂尔 (Michelle Steel) 和南卡罗来纳州众议员威廉·蒂蒙斯 (William Timmons) 等摇摆选区的现任议员的竞选活动。受到前总统特朗普等人物的影响，共和党候选人越来越多地接受加密货币，他们将美国视为“加密之都”。

Senate Spending and Strategic Gambles

参议院支出和战略赌博

In the Senate, crypto funding peaks at $49.6 million, with substantial investments in candidates like Bernie Moreno of Ohio ($40.1 million). Moreno’s campaign against Senate Banking Chair Sherrod Brown, a vocal crypto critic, is a major battleground, as a GOP win in Ohio would strengthen pro-crypto momentum. A win here would also neutralize Brown, a significant regulatory obstacle for the crypto sector. Other Senate races, including those in Michigan, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, are bolstered by candidates aligning with crypto-friendly policies, strengthening the potential for a GOP-led, pro-crypto Senate.

在参议院，加密资金最高达到 4960 万美元，其中对俄亥俄州伯尼·莫雷诺（4010 万美元）等候选人进行了大量投资。莫雷诺与参议院银行业主席谢罗德·布朗（Sherrod Brown）（一位直言不讳的加密货币批评者）的竞选活动是一个主要战场，因为共和党在俄亥俄州获胜将加强支持加密货币的势头。在这里获胜也将消除布朗的影响，这是加密行业的一个重大监管障碍。其他参议院竞选，包括密歇根州、亚利桑那州和宾夕法尼亚州的竞选，都得到了支持加密货币友好政策的候选人的支持，增强了共和党领导的支持加密货币参议院的潜力。

Should the Republicans seize the Senate, this bipartisan shift toward crypto could mark a historic pivot for the industry. This legislative transformation could foster an unprecedented regulatory environment favoring cryptocurrency, spurred by the industry’s hefty political investments.

如果共和党夺取参议院席位，两党向加密货币的转变可能标志着该行业的历史性转向。在该行业巨额政治投资的刺激下，这种立法转型可能会营造出前所未有的有利于加密货币的监管环境。

Crypto Lobbying and Grassroots Dynamics

加密游说和草根动态

Crypto lobbying is evolving beyond traditional financial contributions, with companies also rallying public support through initiatives like Coinbase’s Stand With Crypto campaign. These efforts include events like watch parties, where crypto enthusiasts gather to discuss politics and policy. However, mobilizing grassroots support has proven tricky. Many crypto advocates support decentralized systems precisely because they want an alternative to politics, and they’re often reluctant to engage in political campaigns.

加密货币游说正在超越传统的财务捐助，公司还通过 Coinbase 的“支持加密货币”活动等举措来争取公众支持。这些努力包括观看派对等活动，加密货币爱好者聚集在一起讨论政治和政策。然而，事实证明，动员基层支持是很棘手的。许多加密货币倡导者支持去中心化系统正是因为他们想要政治之外的替代方案，而且他们往往不愿意参与政治运动。

Some lobbying tactics have been met with criticism, especially those led by pro-crypto PACs. Fairshake, for example, spent $10 million on attack ads against California Representative Katie Porter—despite her relatively neutral stance on crypto. Such campaigns have stirred confusion among politicians and the public alike, leading some to question whether certain industry insiders are more interested in wielding influence than genuinely advancing pro-crypto legislation.

一些游说策略遭到了批评，尤其是那些由支持加密货币的 PAC 领导的游说策略。例如，Fairshake 花费 1000 万美元针对加州众议员凯蒂·波特 (Katie Porter) 的攻击广告，尽管她对加密货币的立场相对中立。此类活动在政界人士和公众中引起了困惑，导致一些人质疑某些业内人士是否更愿意发挥影响力，而不是真正推进支持加密货币的立法。

One major hurdle remains passing comprehensive crypto legislation. The FIT21 bill, which has garnered bipartisan support in the House, faces an uncertain future in the Senate. While prominent Democrats like Nancy Pelosi have shown quiet support, others, particularly Senate Democrats like Sherrod Brown, remain wary of crypto’s reputation, potentially stalling progress.

一个主要障碍仍然是通过全面的加密立法。 FIT21法案在众议院获得了两党的支持，但在参议院却面临着不确定的未来。虽然像南希·佩洛西这样的著名民主党人已经表现出默默的支持，但其他人，特别是像谢罗德·布朗这样的参议院民主党人，仍然对加密货币的声誉持谨慎态度，这可能会阻碍进展。

Despite crypto’s unprecedented political spending, its effectiveness is uncertain. The SEC remains a formidable opponent, and the lack of unity among industry stakeholders and political allies complicates the lobbying landscape. While support from influential figures, such as a potential endorsement from Trump, could boost crypto’s political standing, there’s also a real risk of backlash. Aggressive spending might prompt more regulatory scrutiny or legislative deadlock, stymying crypto’s momentum.

尽管加密货币的政治支出前所未有，但其有效性仍不确定。美国证券交易委员会仍然是一个强大的对手，行业利益相关者和政治盟友之间缺乏团结，使游说环境变得更加复杂。虽然来自有影响力人物的支持（例如特朗普的潜在支持）可能会提升加密货币的政治地位，但也存在真正的强烈抵制风险。激进的支出可能会引发更多的监管审查或立法僵局，从而阻碍加密货币的发展势头。

Looking ahead to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the crypto industry’s hopes aren’t pinned to any particular candidate. Industry analysts are optimistic about a bullish post-election environment for assets

展望 2024 年美国总统大选，加密行业的希望并不寄托在任何特定的候选人身上。行业分析师对选举后的资产看涨环境持乐观态度