Blockchain Association
B2B Payments Platform Tribal Joins the Blockchain Association
The emerging markets-focused company is becoming a member of the crypto-lobbying group and plans to engage with regulators and other stakeholders.

CoinDesk Confidential: Kristin Smith
Washington, D.C.'s crypto whisperer answers our special questionnaire ahead of Consensus 2022.

Everything You Need to Know About New York’s New Crypto Bill
The Blockchain Association New York State Lead John Olsen discusses a recent bill passed in the New York State Assembly to ban non-renewable crypto mining. Olsen explains the details of the legislation, the chances of it getting passed in the Senate and misconceptions about blockchain technology amongst lawmakers.

Binance.US Quits Blockchain Association, Forms In-House Lobbying Shop
A source close to the company says the groups’ goals “were not fully aligned.”

DC Lobbying Group Expands to New York State Capital
The crypto trade association’s new office in Albany will act as a foothold for state-level lobbying.

Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto Met With Relief From Key Industry Players
The order is largely perceived as a step in the right direction that could offer the industry much-needed regulatory clarity.

President Biden’s Crypto Order Is a Huge Step Forward for the Industry
The long-awaited order is an acknowledgement of crypto’s importance and the necessity of ensuring regulation is done correctly.

Blockchain Association Executive on Biden’s Executive Order: ‘Political Power of the Crypto Community Is on the Rise’
Kristin Smith, executive director of the Blockchain Association, joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the impact of President Biden’s executive order on digital assets. Smith highlights optimism in the order as it suggests that “digital assets create an opportunity to reinstate American leadership.”

Foundry Digital Joins Crypto Lobbying Group Blockchain Association
The digital asset mining and staking company joins as policymakers consider regulations for the crypto industry.

The Mnuchin Files: New Documents Shed Light on Trump-Era Crypto Policy
Jared Kushner advocated behind the scenes for a U.S. digital currency, among other revelations in a 250-page trove from Steven Mnuchin’s tenure at Treasury.

