Ripple Chairman Chris Larsen Expands Election Spending

TLDR Ripple executive chairman Chris Larsen has reported more than $22.5 million in political contributions during the 2026 election cycle. Larsen contributed $57,800 to Abdul for the Michigan Victory Fund and $18,500 to the Ohio Grassroots Victory Fund. His renewable energy spending includes $6 million donated to Invest in Tomorrow Coalition. Larsen contributed $4.5 million to You Can Push Back, a political group supporting artificial intelligence safety measures. Ripple has donated approximately $49.6 million this election cycle, including major contributions to Fairshake. Ripple executive chairman Chris Larsen says his political donations have topped $22.5 million ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. Reuters counted at least $14.6 million in disclosed giving, using a different method to track contributions. His political priorities span renewable energy, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency regulation.

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