Digital Chamber Launches State Network to Advance State-Level Digital Asset Policy

The announcement added that the State Network aims to establish a structured ecosystem that connects policymakers, regulators, industry participants and civic organizations. Taking the approach of focusing on state and local governments, rather than solely federal legislation, would allow the program to support the next wave of blockchain and digital-asset regulation through education, policy tools and community engagement.

The Digital Chamber describes the State Network as a non-partisan initiative whose primary objective is to ensure that policymakers have access to industry-neutral information, technical understanding and policy resources. In light of many states having advanced their own digital-asset frameworks in recent years, the organization argues that better coordination at the state level is essential to supporting innovation, safeguarding consumers and avoiding fragmented regulatory outcomes.

The announcement outlines three foundational components of the initiative. First, a partnership with Future Caucus and its Innovation Lab, created to support lawmakers who are younger and more focused on the future, as they increasingly shape state legislative agendas. This partnership is designed to help develop a pipeline of better-informed leaders prepared to introduce or support digital-asset legislation.

Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, said the partnership is designed to cultivate the next generation of policymakers who can steer digital-asset legislation at the state level. “This partnership will help develop a bench of strong leaders ready to introduce and support digital asset legislation and advocate for crypto policy that will propel states to lead the future of finance,” he said. Carbone added that Future Caucus brings valuable experience in engaging emerging legislators and fostering bipartisan collaboration. “Future Caucus has a strong reputation for building ties and engagement with rising stars in legislatures, and we are grateful they have agreed to help us educate young lawmakers on crypto policy.”

Layla Zaidane, president and CEO of Future Caucus, noted that younger policymakers are already facing complex decisions around emerging technologies and financial innovation. “Young legislators are already wrestling with the real-world implications of digital assets,” she said. Zaidane explained that the collaboration with the State Network is intended to give rising lawmakers a stronger foundation in both policy and practical impact. “This partnership with the Digital Chamber’s State Network will help rising leaders get clear on the facts, learn from each other, and understand what innovation actually means for their communities. By combining strong relationships with substantive policy education, we’re making sure the next generation of lawmakers is prepared to navigate this space with clarity, pragmatism, and a focus on results.”

The second element is the 2026 Digital Asset Tour, a nationwide program in which The Digital Chamber visits state capitals to host workshops, trainings, and policy discussions. These sessions will bring together lawmakers, industry experts, regulators, and community leaders in order to explore practical issues such as regulatory clarity, innovation frameworks, economic development considerations, and consumer protection. This will be an opportunity to expose state policymakers to the technological, economic, and regulatory dimensions of digital assets firsthand, rather than through distant or abstracted briefings.

A third element is the microgrants program for 2026, which will undergird fledgling state blockchain associations, university groups and local innovation communities with financial support. These microgrants are aimed at fostering grassroots engagement, facilitating policy education, developing regional advocacy networks and enabling local communities to develop competency in digital-asset literacy and policy. According to the announcement, microgrants will support activities including educational events, public-awareness programmes, policy tool development and collaborative legislative efforts. This grants-based approach reflects The Digital Chamber’s intent to strengthen state level digital asset ecosystems through support of small but influential organizations capable of shaping the conversation at the local policy level.

Although federal agencies and Congress often dominate digital asset headlines, the announcement underlines that state legislatures are highly influential in determining how digital asset rules are implemented on the ground. Many of the most consequential elements of digital asset oversight such as money transmission requirements, financial services licensing, taxation, economic development programs, and innovation sandboxes are made in the states. The Digital Chamber believes that equipping the states with better tools and education will benefit the broader U.S. regulatory environment by eliminating uncertainty and allowing for more consistent standards.

The initiative is characterized as a response to the growing demand on behalf of state lawmakers for more clarity and structured educational resources. Many states have proposed or discussed digital-asset legislation in the last couple of years, yet the maturity and quality of regulatory development are far from uniform. The State Network is positioned as a way to narrow that gap by standardizing educational materials, providing expert led policy engagement, and establishing a common community of policymakers who can share knowledge and experience.

The Digital Chamber adds that components of the State Network were activated even before it was officially launched. Educational sessions and legislative engagements have happened in various states, thus building early momentum into the programme. It does not enumerate all the participating states in the announcement but assures that important groundwork was already started and further expanded extensively throughout 2026.

The impact of the State Network is likely to be determined by the extent to which the program is taken up and how state policymakers make use of the tools provided. If states become active participants, this may hasten the process of creating clearer, more consistent digital asset legislation nationwide. To that end, the initiative has the potential to reduce regulatory fragmentation, promote innovation and yield clearer guidance for startups, institutional players, and communities at large. In addition, the State Network might help states brand themselves as competitive hubs for blockchain development, job creation, and digital-asset research.

The ambition of the organization is unmistakable, but its operational structure-especially in matters of governance and oversight-will be closely watched as states begin engaging more deeply with the initiative. Whereas the launch of the State Network indicates a fundamental shift in how digital-asset policy development is being undertaken in the United States, it does so by directly considering state level actors and equipping them with educational tools, financial support, and opportunities for direct engagement. The Digital Chamber is trying to shape the next wave of digital-asset regulation from the grassroots level up. This, and further expansion planned for 2026, will see states take center stage in shaping the direction of the U.S. digital-asset landscape.