Crypto Advocacy Network Sets Out To Educate State Lawmakers Before 2026 Elections

The Digital Chamber has launched a new initiative called the State Network to push crypto asset policy at the state and local level across the US. According to reports, the group says the effort is timed to influence lawmaking and political contests ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Key hires and early activity in several states mark a clear shift from Washington-focused lobbying to hands-on state work. State Network Targets Lawmakers And Local Groups The Network will be led in part by Anastasia Dellaccio , who has been named Executive Director Of State & Regional Affairs. Based on reports, Cody Carbone, the group’s CEO, said the aim is to educate elected officials and staff at state capitals. The program reportedly began activity in four states — New York, Arizona, Ohio, and New Hampshire — and will expand its reach through a planned 2026 Digital Asset Tour. Small grants are part of the plan; a micro-grants program is set to kick off in 2026 to fund state blockchain associations, university blockchain clubs, and community innovation groups. Partnerships And Political Timing Reports have disclosed that The Digital Chamber is partnering with the Future Caucus to reach younger and rising officials. The partnership is described as a way to introduce lawmakers to industry players and to provide training and materials on crypto policy. That timing matters because the initiative is explicitly tied to the 2026 midterms. Organizers say they want more lawmakers at every level to understand, and in many cases support, policies favorable to digital assets. The strategy blends education with political organizing. It also means the effort will operate in a political arena as much as a policy one. A Grassroots Funding Angle We’re thrilled to welcome our inaugural members: @Hedera , @Strategy , @Trondao , @InputOutputHK , and @Cryptocom . pic.twitter.com/Q2NJU9ZNm5 — The Digital Chamber (@DigitalChamber) November 17, 2025 Micro-grants aim to build local networks of supporters and educators. Reports indicate these grants will back small state groups and university teams that can speak about blockchain to lawmakers and communities. Organizers say this is about building capacity at the state level rather than just spending in national races. Some of the groups expected to benefit are grassroots associations and campus clubs that host public events or briefings. The Digital Chamber says the first members of the new network include Michael Saylor’s company Strategy , the Hedera network, which uses proof-of-stake, and Input Output, a company that works on blockchain research and infrastructure. Featured image from Shakepay, chart from TradingView