Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen spends tens of millions in midterms to challenge AI companies and GOP

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, despite saying there is too much money in politics, has spent tens of millions in the midterm elections to take on AI companies and the GOP.

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2026-11-02 10:00 · Business Insider AI
This crypto billionaire is spending tens of millions in the midterms to take on AI companies and the GOP

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