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In the midst of a tech war with the Pentagon, Anthropic, the AI giant behind Claude, has just launched AnthroPAC, a political committee funded by its employees. A bold move amid tensions with the Trump administration, which could redraw the rules of the game for artificial intelligence… and cryptocurrencies.
In short
- Anthropic is creating AnthroPAC, a political committee to weigh in on AI regulation and counter the Trump administration’s decisions.
- The conflict between Anthropic and the Pentagon intensifies: restrictions on Cloud’s use, legal battles and risks of marginalization.
- AI cryptos like FET, AGIX and TAO could explode or collapse depending on the outcome of this showdown.
AnthroPAC, the Anthropic political committee at the heart of a historic clash with Trump
On April 3, 2026, Anthropic officially registered AnthroPAC, its political action committee (PAC), with the Federal Election Commission. The timing is not accidental. With the midterm elections looming, the company is really trying to influence the debate over AI regulation. Funded by voluntary employee contributions ($5,000 per year), this PAC will support candidates involved in AI-related policies.
The creation of this PAC comes in an explosive context where, since February 2026, Anthropic has been in open conflict with the Trump administration. Indeed, the Pentagon has tried to enforce the use of its Cloud model without the ethical safeguards required by the company. In addition, President Trump has even ordered federal agencies to cease all cooperation with Anthropic! Supply chain risk designation.
So the stakes are high for Anthropic, as the company risks losing crucial federal contracts if the conflict with Trump worsens. But also seeing her model Claude marginalized. As a result, AnthroPAC could serve as leverage to support candidates in favor of softer AI regulation while undermining the company’s political opponents. A risky but potentially rewarding strategy.
Which AI cryptocurrency could explode or collapse in an Anthropic-Trump conflict?
Among AI cryptocurrencies, Fetch.ai (FET) is undoubtedly the most exposed to the fallout between Anthropic and the Trump administration. Indeed, this project, which combines blockchain and AI to create autonomous agents, is heavily dependent on regulatory progress in the United States. Too much regulation could slow its adoption, while loosening it would directly benefit its ecosystem.
FET, In addition to cryptocurrencies such as SingularityNET (AGIX) and Bittensor (TAO) are also seen. Two scenarios emerge for 2026. At best, looser regulation thanks to AnthroPAC could spark a massive surge in AI cryptocurrencies. Conversely, if the conflict worsens, these assets could face intense selling pressure, especially if the projects move outside the United States.
By launching AnthroPAC, Anthropic isn’t just playing the political card; redefines the rules of the game for the entire AI industry. Cryptocoins associated with this sector like FET, AGIX or TAO could be the big winners… or the first victims. One thing is certain, this showdown with the Trump administration goes far beyond a simple technological conflict.
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The world is evolving and adaptation is the best weapon to survive in this wavy universe. Originally a manager of the crypto community, I am interested in anything directly or indirectly related to blockchain and its derivatives. In order to share my experiences and promote a field that I am passionate about, there is nothing better than writing informative and relaxed articles.
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