James Delmore is a technical marketer, analyst and product e vangelist at Breadcrumbs, a blockchain analytics platform. Delmore has been active in the blockchain industry since 2016, establishing himself as a key figure in crypto market analytics and political campaign investigations. ^[1]​

Early Life & Education

James Delmore pursued higher education at St. John's University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in American Government and Politics. He furthered his studies at Tel Aviv University, obtaining a Master's Degree in Political Science and Communications between 2013 and 2014. ^[2] His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in blockchain analysis and strategy development.

Career

Early Career and Policy Research

James Delmore worked as a Policy Research Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, where he conducted research and prepared written analyses on economic and technology policy under the supervision of economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth. During this period, he contributed articles to publications including Forbes, Economics21, RealClearPolicy, RealClearTechnology, FEE, and CapX. He also managed editorial content for the Economics21 website using the Drupal content management system, which served as a basis for later work with blockchain technology.

Media and Information Research

Between 2016 and 2021, Delmore was employed as an Information Specialist at Fox News Channel. He later served as Sunday Department Manager, coordinating research assignments and production-related workflows. His duties included preparing research materials on topics such as economics, financial markets, stocks, and cryptocurrency, as well as reviewing factual information used in television and digital content. He also worked with producers and anchors on content development and editorial planning.

Digital Asset Regulation and Compliance Research

In 2021, Delmore joined Solidus Labs as a Marketing Specialist and Digital Asset Associate. His work included compiling regulatory information from more than 60 jurisdictions and preparing summaries of compliance requirements for cryptocurrency-related entities operating in different regions. He authored reports covering cryptocurrency trading practices, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), stablecoins, and Bitcoin. He also participated in the development of sales and marketing materials related to compliance and risk management.

Blockchain Analytics and Market Research

Since September 2023, Delmore has worked at Breadcrumbs as a Technical Marketer, Analyst, and Product Evangelist. His responsibilities have included researching blockchain activity, preparing industry reports, producing educational materials, and contributing to product-related communications.

At Breadcrumbs, he has conducted analyses of blockchain transactions and on-chain activity using platforms such as Etherscan, Dune Analytics, Arkham, Nansen, Glassnode, and Breadcrumbs. His research has included examinations of stolen cryptocurrency movements, wallet activity, token accumulation patterns, and smart contract behavior. He has also performed wallet attribution research using blockchain analytics platforms and public blockchain explorers.

His work has additionally included the preparation of market research reports focused on decentralized finance, real-world assets (RWA), and blockchain protocols, with analysis of institutional participation, capital flows, and market activity.

Staking Market Analysis

From September 2024 to March 2025, Delmore served as a Staking Market Analyst at Figment. In this position, he conducted research on institutional staking activity involving Proof-of-Stake networks and prepared total addressable market (TAM) assessments using data obtained from Dune, Arkham, Nansen, Messari, and blockchain explorers. He also compiled datasets of institutional token holders based on factors such as token ownership, staking activity, geographic location, and regulatory considerations.

Cryptocurrency Investigations

Delmore has participated in research concerning cryptocurrency-related security incidents and market events. His work included analysis of the 2024 BingX security breach, in which more than $44 million in digital assets were reported stolen. The research examined the movement of funds across multiple blockchain networks and identified wallet addresses associated with the incident.

He also conducted research related to the Mango Markets exploit on the Solana blockchain, examining transaction activity connected to the event and the movement of funds associated with the exploit.

Research on Political Cryptocurrency Donations

Delmore has published research on cryptocurrency-related political donations in the United States. His work examined approximately $190 million in cryptocurrency industry donations reported during the 2024 election cycle, including contributions made by industry participants, political action committees, and political candidates.

He also analyzed cryptocurrency-related contributions made during the 2024 presidential election campaign, including donations connected to candidates such as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Publications, Media Appearances, and Industry Activities

Delmore's research and commentary have been cited or featured by media organizations including CNBC, Fox Business, and NBC. His published work has addressed topics such as cryptocurrency markets, blockchain investigations, digital asset regulation, and political fundraising.

He has also worked with organizations and media participants within the blockchain sector, including collaborations involving reporting on cryptocurrency-related election spending. In addition, he has been associated with RootData through research-related activities.

In 2026, Delmore spoke at the Consensus Miami Policy Summit, where he presented research concerning cryptocurrency political action committee spending and the 2026 United States midterm elections. ^{[1] [3] [2] [5] [4] [7] [6] [9] [8]}

Interviews

Crypto PAC Activity in the 2024 Election #01

On October 7, 2024, James Delmore appeared on CNBC Television's ''Crypto World'' to discuss cryptocurrency-related political spending during the 2024 United States election cycle.

During the interview, Delmore discussed the involvement of cryptocurrency-backed political action committees (PACs) in federal elections. He identified Ohio as one of the states receiving financial support from organizations associated with the cryptocurrency industry, particularly in races involving candidates with differing positions on cryptocurrency regulation.

Delmore referenced several organizations active during the election cycle, including Fair Shake, Defend American Jobs, Protect Progress, and Commonwealth Unity Fund. He stated that these groups supported candidates from both the Republican and Democratic parties and focused on congressional and Senate races in multiple states.

The interview also addressed primary election spending by cryptocurrency-backed PACs. Delmore cited examples of races in California, New York, and Missouri in which these organizations funded campaign activities. He stated that the groups participated in numerous primary contests during the election cycle.

In addition to political spending, Delmore discussed the use of cryptocurrency donations in political campaigns. He stated that some candidates and affiliated organizations had accepted contributions in digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ether. He also noted that blockchain transaction data can be used alongside Federal Election Commission (FEC) disclosures when examining cryptocurrency-related political contributions.

The discussion covered the relationship between cryptocurrency fundraising, campaign finance activity, and policy debates related to digital asset regulation during the 2024 United States elections. ^[10]