Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Back New Crypto Political Action Committee

Blockchain Leadership Fund launched on March 30, 2026 to support digital asset- and blockchain-friendly candidates in U.S. elections, while Fairshake’s recent Illinois primary spending effort produced losses despite its large prior fundraising haul.

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Summary

Blockchain Leadership Fund was launched on March 30, 2026 to back digital asset- and blockchain-friendly candidates across U.S. elections. Early supporters include Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Labs. The update adds the PAC’s name, launch date, and stated electoral focus to the existing topic. It also places the launch in the context of broader crypto political spending, noting that Fairshake’s nearly $20 million push in the Illinois primary resulted in losses despite the group having raised $260 million during 2023 and 2024.

Terms & Concepts
  • PAC: A political action committee, a U.S. organization that raises and spends money to influence elections.
  • digital asset: A digitally issued asset such as a cryptocurrency or token that can be transferred, stored, or traded electronically.
  • blockchain: A distributed digital ledger system that records transactions across a network and underpins cryptocurrencies and related applications.