Vice President Vance called on the crypto industry Wednesday to continue expanding its involvement in politics, after spending more than $200 million to boost crypto-friendly candidates in the 2024 election.

Speaking at a Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, Vance acknowledged the industry’s efforts in the previous election, underscoring its role in the Ohio Senate race that unseated crypto-skeptical Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D).

“Part of the reason that I'm standing here, part of the reason that Bernie Moreno defeated Sherrod Brown in the Senate campaign last year, is because you guys got organized and got involved in American politics,” the vice president said.

A crypto-aligned super PAC poured more than $40 million into the race between Brown and Moreno, securing a........

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