Anchor Labs Boosts Lobbying for Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Tax Bills

Anchor Labs Inc., a computer and technology firm, has intensified its lobbying efforts in the third quarter of 2026, focusing on two key pieces of legislation: the BITCOIN Act of 2025 and the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act (DATCA). The BITCOIN Act, consisting of S. 954 and H.R. 2032, aims to establish a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve, while the DATCA seeks to simplify digital asset tax reporting and clarify tax rules for mining and staking.

The company disclosed lobbying expenditures of $138,000 for the third quarter of 2026, an increase from the previous quarter's $120,000. This marks a shift in focus, as the second quarter's lobbying efforts also included de minimis exemptions for crypto and stablecoin payments, which were dropped in the latest filing. The sole lobbyist, Kevin Wysocki, Policy Head at Anchor Labs, has a background in congressional service, including roles with Reps. Andy Barr, Tom Emmer, and Tom Price, as well as the House Financial Services Committee.

The BITCOIN Act aligns with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March 2025, which established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. The pending legislation would provide a statutory framework for these holdings, including a Senate provision allowing the government to purchase up to one million Bitcoin over five years. On the tax front, the DATCA aims to remove barriers to using digital assets as a medium of exchange and address administrative burdens created by current reporting requirements.

Anchor Labs' lobbying activities have been consistent over the past year, with five filings covering only its own lobbying efforts. The company's latest disclosure reflects a continued emphasis on the BITCOIN Act and a new focus on digital asset tax reporting, replacing the de minimis payment exemptions from prior quarters.