Blockchain Leadership Fund endorses 10 candidates for 2026 US midterms

A political action committee focused on digital asset policy has endorsed ten candidates for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, signaling the cryptocurrency industry's continued push to influence federal policymaking. The Blockchain Leadership Fund, a hybrid PAC launched in March with backing from Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Labs, announced its bipartisan slate of four Senate and six House candidates on Thursday.

The endorsed Senate candidates are Republicans Barry Moore of Alabama, Kurt Alme of Montana, and Jon Husted of Ohio, alongside Democrat Angie Craig of Minnesota. For the House, the fund is backing Republicans Houston Gaines and Jim Kingston of Georgia and Jon Bonck of Texas, as well as Democrats Adrian Boafo of Maryland, Christian Menefee of Texas, and Don Davis of North Carolina.

In a statement, an Anchorage Digital spokesperson said the company believes constructive bipartisan participation is critical to ensuring the U.S. remains a leader in financial technology. The spokesperson added the firm is committed to supporting policymaking that brings digital assets further into the regulatory perimeter. A Chainlink spokesperson similarly emphasized the importance of...