The cryptocurrency advocacy organization backed by Coinbase has initiated a survey targeting federal and state candidates regarding their stances on digital assets in anticipation of the 2026 United States midterm elections.
In a notice released on Monday, Stand With Crypto announced that it had distributed a questionnaire to an undisclosed number of candidates participating in state and federal races. The survey seeks to gather information on their positions concerning "digital assets, crypto innovation, de-banking, crypto mining and zoning, consumer protections," and other related topics. Additionally, respondents were asked to disclose any past ownership of cryptocurrency or use of blockchain technology.
"The next Congress will have a significant impact on whether or not the US adopts the pro-crypto policies that will foster continued economic growth, innovation, and access," stated Mason Lynaugh, community director for Stand With Crypto.
Stand With Crypto intends to leverage the responses from this questionnaire to strategically allocate its resources and focus for the 2026 midterm elections. This will involve mobilizing through various events and encouraging individuals with an interest in cryptocurrency to participate in voting.
The organization has previously demonstrated its influence by mobilizing voters in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election, an effort that may have contributed to Democrat Mikie Sherrill's victory, which was decided by approximately 450,000 votes.
All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and 33 seats in the Senate will be contested in the 2026 elections, alongside numerous state-level races. In the 2024 election cycle, Stand With Crypto reported that 274 candidates identified as "pro-crypto," based on their public statements and voting records, secured election or re-election.
Cointelegraph sought further details from Stand With Crypto regarding the number of candidates who received the questionnaire and how the results might shape the organization's future efforts. However, no response was received by the time of publication.
Market Structure Activity Paused During US Holidays
Members of the House and Senate are currently scheduled for state work periods this week, which means they will be returning to their respective districts and states in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday.
While Congress has continued to advance legislation aimed at establishing a comprehensive digital asset market structure, the upcoming holidays and the prolonged government shutdown are expected to potentially slow down Republican lawmakers' timelines for enacting the bill into law by 2026.
The most recent projection from Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott indicated that passage of the bill could occur early in the next year.