Larsen intends to increase his financial contributions in the future to ensure a more persistent political presence. He told Bloomberg that effectiveness in policy and politics requires showing up across multiple election cycles, and he plans to grow his spending to further expand his influence in Washington.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Ripple Founder Chris Larsen Spends $22.5 Million to Expand Federal Influence
US Politics12 days ago
The Ripple co-founder recently gave $4 million to Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, diverging from the strategy of the crypto super PAC Fairshake, which Ripple has funded with $25 million this year. Chris Larsen criticized Fairshake's plan to spend $30 million opposing Brown, while donating at least $22.5 million across various federal candidates and super PACs in the current election cycle.
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