Crypto firms Chainlink and Anchorage Digital back a new political action committee to influence U.S. blockchain policy in the upcoming midterms.
Chainlink Labs and Anchorage Digital announced on March 30, 2026, that they are founding contributors to the Blockchain Leadership Fund, a hybrid political action committee designed to support candidates advancing digital asset and blockchain policy in the United States.
The PAC allows direct contributions to candidates and independent expenditures, such as media buys, as the November 2026 midterm elections approach. Neither company disclosed specific contribution amounts, though Anchorage Digital stated it would use corporate resources for its involvement.
Election and Policy Context
The Blockchain Leadership Fund was established in September 2025, with no funding recorded in Federal Election Commission filings through December 31, 2025. This initiative comes amid efforts to pass key legislation, including the GENIUS Act, which was approved in July 2025, and the CLARITY Act, currently under consideration in the Senate.
Chainlink emphasized that candidates supporting the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, deserve industry backing. Anchorage Digital's CEO Nathan McCauley has met with lawmakers to discuss the bill, which addresses issues like stablecoin yield and could benefit crypto companies if enacted.
The 2026 midterms will determine control of the U.S. House and Senate, both essential for passing crypto-related laws. This follows the 2024 elections, where 270 pro-crypto candidates won congressional seats, and crypto-backed PACs like Fairshake spent heavily on races.
Fairshake, supported by firms like Ripple and Coinbase, has amassed over $192 million for the 2026 cycle, signaling continued financial involvement in elections. Anchorage Digital highlighted that decisions in 2026 could shape crypto regulation and U.S. financial leadership for decades.
Cointelegraph reported that the PAC's strategy remains unclear from filings, with no immediate response to inquiries. The involvement of The Digital Chamber underscores broader industry efforts to influence policy through organized support.
