Crypto Advocates Question Candidates Ahead of 2026 Elections

A group supporting crypto is asking politicians running for office in 2026 about their views on digital money. They want to know if these candidates support crypto, have used it, or understand how it works. The group, Stand With Crypto, sent a survey to many candidates. They asked about topics like crypto rules, protecting users, and mining regulations. The group plans to use the answers to decide where to focus their efforts. They want to get crypto supporters to vote and attend events. In the last election, they helped a candidate win in New Jersey. Many seats in the US government will be up for grabs in 2026. The group hopes to influence these elections by showing which candidates are pro-crypto. Meanwhile, the US government is working on a big bill about crypto. But the holidays and a government shutdown might slow things down. The bill aims to create rules for the crypto market. Some politicians think it could pass early next year. Crypto is a big deal in politics now. More candidates are talking about it, and voters care about their stance. The 2026 elections could shape the future of crypto in the US. The group's survey is one way to keep the conversation going.