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Blockchain Association
Crypto Advocate Kristin Smith to Exit Blockchain Association for New Solana Group
The chief of one of the industry's most prominent lobbying arms, Smith will leave in May to join the Solana Policy Institute as president, her association says.

SEC Backs Off Crypto Dealer Fight, Continues Resetting Industry Approach
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been overhauling its digital asset legal strategy, and this week it dropped an appeal of the crypto dealer rule.

Crypto Industry Asks Congress to Scrap IRS's DeFi Broker Rule
In what may be a big test of the crypto sector's new influence over a markedly friendlier U.S. Congress, it's asking for the reversal of an incoming tax policy.

Congressional Republicans in Hot Pursuit of Biden-Era's Crypto Debanking
The House Oversight and the Senate Banking committees are probing accusations that U.S. regulators blocked crypto insiders from banking.

Crypto Groups Push Ads, Letters to Oppose Democrat's SEC Commissioner Nomination
The Cedar Innovation Foundation and other crypto organizations are lobbying against the re-nomination of Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw.

U.S. SEC Loses Crypto Lawsuit Over 'Dealer' Definition That Pushed Into Crypto
A Texas federal court ruled that the regulator's new dealer definition that roped in crypto entities was "untethered" to U.S. securities law.

Crypto’s Latest Privacy Battle
The SEC's 'CAT' is out of the bag. What will be the the largest database of securities transactions ever represents a massive step towards unchecked government surveillance, crypto law experts Marisa Coppel and Amanda Tuminelli write.

The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act Is a Watershed Moment for Our Industry
For too long, the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States has been an untenable. FIT21 represents a notable step in the right direction, Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith writes.

Crypto Lobbyists Sue SEC Over 'Dealer' Definition
The SEC adopted a broadened "dealer" definition that might capture crypto traders, the Blockchain Association and Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas alleged.

Binance Case Was the 'Last Shoe to Drop' in 2023: Blockchain Association Exec
Looking back at the state of crypto regulation in 2023, Blockchain Association Director of Government Relations Ron Hammond explains why the Binance case was the most pivotal moment of the year for him despite the highly-anticipated FTX drama. Plus, his outlook on Congress' upcoming plans for legislation in the U.S.
