💸 Money spent in the U.S. midterm elections: $11.9B — wow. That’s roughly 17 trillion Korean won. The 2026 U.S. midterm election costs are projected to hit an all-time high: Total spending around $11.9B — about 30% higher than in 2022. But even more astonishing is Musk — He alone has poured over $400M into this election cycle. 😱 And the crypto world isn’t staying out of it either. The crypto industry alone spent approximately $176M in this midterm election, pouring massive funds into supporting crypto-friendly candidates. At this point, this election isn’t just about Republicans vs. Democrats — Who wins could significantly shape the future direction of crypto regulation… 👀 It’s hard not to wonder — is it really right for this much money to be spent on elections? 😂