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US crypto regulation happening ‘behind closed doors’ – Blockchain Association CEO
22.2.2023
The “work has been done” for stablecoin regulation in the U.S., but many in Washington D.C. are feeling “burned” and “betrayed” over the FTX collapse last year
Crypto Industry Spent Record $21M on Lobbying Last Year - Coinbase Leads the List
18.2.2023
Crypto companies spent a record $21.55 million in 2022 on Washington lobbying, with major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase leading the list.
Last year's spending was more than double the crypto industry’s lobbying outlay of $8.29 million for 2021, according to an analysis of disclosures...
Crypto regulation decided by Congress, not the SEC: Blockchain Association
15.2.2023
The group's policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim
Blockchain Association files amicus brief in Wahi case, says SEC exceeded authority
14.2.2023
The industry group cited the Supreme Court’s recently reaffirmed “major questions” doctrine and listed ways the SEC’s alleged regulation by enforcement causes harm
Blockchain Association Files Amicus Brief in Coinbase Insider Trading Case
14.2.2023
The crypto lobbying group is arguing that the SEC is engaging in “absentee enforcement” and that the creators of the nine tokens, that are at the centre of the insider trading case, are not linked to the case
‘Agent of an anti-crypto agenda’ — Gensler slammed over Kraken crackdown
10.2.2023
SEC's recent charges against crypto exchange Kraken over its staking program have sent tremors through the crypto industry
60 Organizations Launch Campaign Urging US Congress to Protect Privacy
1.2.2023
On Wednesday, 60 organizations involved in cryptocurrencies, open-source and free software, and human rights and privacy-preserving projects launched a new campaign calling on the 118th U.S. Congress to protect privacy. The groups, including Fight for the Future, Electric Coin Co., and the...
FTX Debacle Could Lead to Crypto Legislation ‘Momentum’: Blockchain Association’s Kristin Smith
13.12.2022
The executive director discusses why the fall of FTX was a “massive setback” for the industry but not the end for crypto, and what likely happened to the $73 million in political donations Sam Bankman-Fried made
Binance-FTX Deal Will Bring Regulatory 'Scrutiny’ on Crypto Exchanges: Blockchain Association’s Kristin Smith
9.11.2022
The executive director discusses why Bahamas-based crypto exchange FTX’s fall from grace is likely to “open up a more robust” debate surrounding regulation for exchanges going forward. U.S. Rep. Jim Himes also weighs in
Middle East, Asia and Africa blockchain association launches in Abu Dhabi
9.11.2022
A new blockchain body has been launched with the backing of industry leaders in the Middle East region including figures from Binance, Crypto.com, and the largest crypto exchange in the region
Investors increasingly confident of Ripple's victory over SEC: CoinShares
8.11.2022
XRP investment products have seen a third consecutive week of inflows, suggesting investors may be increasingly confident of Ripple's victory
Blockchain Association throws support behind Ripple in SEC duel
31.10.2022
The United States-based crypto industry advocacy group the Blockchain Association has said it will stand with Ripple Labs amid its ongoing legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), claiming the case could be very important for the future of the industry
Crypto Lobbyist Group Blockchain Association Asks Court for Permission to Support Ripple Against SEC Case
29.10.2022
Russia Allows International Trade in Cryptocurrency for Any Industry
5.10.2022
The Finance Ministry of Russia is looking to facilitate a more accommodating cryptocurrency policy, as it plans to permit the use of digital assets for international settlements in any industry without restrictions.
The Russian Ministry of Finance acknowledges the growing significance...
Blockchain Association calls White House's crypto framework a 'missed opportunity'
16.9.2022
Critics claimed the Biden administration's reports focused on environmental concerns over crypto's energy consumption and illicit uses rather than the technology's benefits
Blockchain Association unveils BA PAC to support pro-crypto from both US parties
13.9.2022
The trade group includes many of the industry’s biggest names among its members; director Kristin Smith calls them “a great group to help steer the success of this enterprise.”
Blockchain Association Sets Up PAC to Influence US Crypto Policy
12.9.2022
The Blockchain Association is adding its own political action committee (PAC) to the crypto industry’s growing array of campaign-finance efforts seeking to steer the U.S. government’s debate over digital assets
Kenyan Activists Say Cryptocurrencies Have the ‘Potential to Create New Ways for Young People to Earn’
24.7.2022
According to some Kenya-based activists, raising funds through cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFT) sales is not only faster but less costly as well. The activists added that digital currency also has the “potential to create new ways for young people to earn, spend, save and send...
Plataforma de pagos B2B Tribal se une a grupo de lobby Blockchain Association
27.6.2022
La compañía, enfocada en mercados emergentes, se convierte en miembro del grupo de lobby cripto y planea comprometerse con los reguladores y otros actores
B2B Payments Platform Tribal Joins the Blockchain Association
27.6.2022
The emerging markets-focused company is becoming a member of the crypto lobbying group and plans to engage with regulators and other stakeholders