MIAMI - The crypto industry sees the 2026 U.S. midterms as a critical test for whether Washington's recent embrace of digital assets will endure, according to Tether.io's Head of Government Affairs Jesse Spiro.
Speaking at the Consensus Miami 2026 conference, Spiro pointed to progress like the GENIUS Act but warned the elections could have a “seismic impact.” “Crypto should not be partisan,” he said, calling for supportive lawmakers on both sides.
Panelists from the Solana Policy Institute and Stand With Crypto echoed the sentiment, arguing the industry’s political influence is growing. Colin McLaren of Solana Policy Institute said efforts are focused on “durability,” while Stand With Crypto's Mason Lynaugh noted their nearly 3 million members view the election as “an accountability moment,” capable of swinging close races.