The Digital Chamber is expanding its policy footprint ahead of the 2026 election cycle with the launch of a State Network designed to coordinate digital asset advocacy across state and local governments. The initiative reflects a growing recognition that while federal engagement on digital asset legislation has accelerated, regulatory clarity at the state level is uneven and continues to influence market conditions, operational rules and compliance expectations for firms active across multiple jurisdictions. The State Network aims to unify messaging, strengthen education efforts and provide a structured forum for lawmakers seeking clearer guidance on emerging digital asset frameworks. The expansion reflects a broader trend in which digital asset policy is increasingly shaped through regional decisions affecting taxation, licensing, operational oversight and innovation incentives. By extending its reach beyond Washington, the group seeks to support a more aligned approach to digital asset governance at a time when institutional adoption and regulatory interest continue to rise. The initiative also highlights how advocacy organizations are positioning themselves as elections approach and state level decision making grows more relevant to the digital economy.
The Digital Chamber emphasized that many state leaders are actively seeking information on digital asset technologies, particularly as legislative debates intensify and new regulatory responsibilities emerge. The organization’s leadership noted that the past year has brought increased visibility and discussion of crypto related policy issues, prompting a number of states to engage more directly with stakeholders. Through the State Network, the group plans to support educational programs, policy briefings and technical assistance intended to help lawmakers evaluate digital asset questions through a consistent and research driven lens. The organization is also partnering with Future Caucus, a nonpartisan group focused on supporting young elected officials, to help legislators share insights on governance, innovation and economic development. The collaboration aims to provide emerging policymakers with access to structured learning tools and peer networks that can support informed decision making on digital asset issues. This reflects the growing need for states to develop a coherent understanding of how digital asset policy affects local economies, infrastructure and institutional risk considerations.
As part of its expanded focus, the Digital Chamber announced a grants pilot program to be launched in 2026 that will support university blockchain groups, regional innovation organizations and state blockchain associations. The goal is to strengthen grassroots educational capabilities and reinforce the development of policy expertise at the local level. Leadership within the organization stated that these grants are intended to build capacity within institutions that are shaping digital asset discussions, noting that many state based groups lack stable funding but play an important role in legislative engagement. By providing targeted support, the group aims to enhance the quality of information available to policymakers and improve the overall policy environment surrounding digital asset adoption. The strategy suggests a long term approach that goes beyond electoral cycles, positioning the State Network as an ongoing platform for structured dialogue between the digital asset industry and public sector leaders. Institutional observers see the expansion as part of a broader shift in how digital asset policy is developed and communicated across the United States.
