The Digital Chamber, a leading trade association for the blockchain and digital asset industries, unveiled its new State Network on November 17, 2025, marking a strategic push to expand advocacy into state and local governments. This initiative aims to support pro-crypto candidates in the 2026 midterm elections and beyond, focusing on policy advocacy, education, and building a unified voice for the industry.
Key goals include pushing for clear, pro-innovation digital asset policies at the state level, educating legislators on the benefits of principled crypto frameworks, and leveraging the Chamber's national brand to coordinate advocacy efforts. The network will identify and back candidates early in their political careers, from school boards to state legislatures, through comprehensive education on blockchain technology and connections to industry resources.
A partnership with Future Caucus, a nonpartisan nonprofit, will help educate young elected officials, while a grants pilot program debuting in 2026 will fund university blockchain clubs and local advocacy groups. Anastasia Dellaccio, the Chamber's executive director of state and regional affairs, is leading the effort, emphasizing that state-level policy is crucial for the U.S. to maintain its edge in digital asset innovation.
This grassroots approach addresses challenges like regulatory uncertainty and lack of understanding among officials, aiming to create a ripple effect that could eventually influence federal policy. The launch signals a maturation of crypto advocacy, shifting from reactive federal lobbying to proactive local engagement.
