Why did Defend American Jobs spend more than US$12 million in Alabama?

Defend American Jobs (Crypto PAC) spent more than US$12.1 million to support Barry Moore's US Senate campaign in Alabama. The spending included US$7.4 million before the May 20 primary and more than US$4.7 million ahead of the runoff election.

What does Defend American Jobs' (Crypto PAC) spending mean for the Alabama Senate race?

Defend American Jobs (Crypto PAC) has become one of the largest outside spenders in the Alabama Senate contest. The funding supports Barry Moore as he competes against Jared Hudson for the Republican nomination.

How is Fairshake (Crypto PAC Network) involved in the Alabama election?

Fairshake (Crypto PAC Network) is affiliated with Defend American Jobs and supports candidates viewed as favourable to cryptocurrency policies. The Alabama race is one of several elections where Fairshake-linked groups have funded media campaigns.

What does Fairshake's (Crypto PAC Network) US$193 million war chest mean for future elections?

Fairshake (Crypto PAC Network) reported holding US$193 million as of January. The funding provides resources to support or oppose candidates in upcoming US House and Senate races.

How could the Alabama race affect cryptocurrency legislation in Congress?

The Alabama Senate race could influence the balance of support for cryptocurrency legislation, including the CLARITY Act. Lawmakers backing crypto-friendly policies may affect how future digital asset regulations are debated and advanced in Congress.

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Crypto PAC spends $12M on Alabama race

Written by Heidi Cuthbert Published Jun 17, 2026, 12:15 AM

Crypto-backed PAC Defend American Jobs has spent more than US$12 million supporting Republican Barry Moore in Alabama's Senate primary contests.
The spending highlights the growing political influence of cryptocurrency industry groups in US elections.
Fairshake-affiliated organisations continue deploying funds to support candidates viewed as favourable to crypto policy.

Defend American Jobs, a cryptocurrency industry-backed political action committee affiliated with Fairshake, reported spending more than US$12.1 million to support Republican Barry Moore in Alabama's US Senate primary and runoff contests.

The latest filing showed more than US$4.7 million in media spending ahead of Tuesday's runoff, adding to the US$7.4 million the PAC reported spending before Alabama's May 20 primary election.

“Big Crypto did not back his candidacy,” said Republican Senate candidate Jared Hudson.

Moore, who has also received an endorsement from US President Donald Trump, is competing against Hudson to replace retiring Senator Tommy Tuberville, while crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto rates Moore as strongly supportive of cryptocurrency policies.

Fairshake and affiliated organisations have continued expanding their election spending efforts across multiple states, with planned media campaigns worth approximately US$5 million in Maryland and US$500,000 in New York later this month.

The Blockchain Leadership Fund, backed by Anchorage Digital and Chainlink, announced support for Moore in May, while Fellowship PAC disclosed US$350,000 in spending supporting his Senate campaign.

Fairshake reported holding US$193 million in available funds as of January and has said it intends to support candidates viewed as favourable to cryptocurrency policies while opposing candidates it considers hostile to the industry.