The $100 million cryptocurrency political donation committee Fellowship PAC has no actual funds, and Tether denies any association.

ChainCatcher news: The crypto industry super PAC called Fellowship PAC announced last September that it would raise $100 million for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. There have been reports suggesting a possible connection to Tether, but according to the latest Federal Election Commission disclosure documents, the committee has zero funds on hand and has not actually raised or spent any money. A Tether spokesperson stated this week that Tether International has no affiliation or oversight relationship with Fellowship.

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