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Blockchain Association Says It Will Join Fidelity, Coinbase and Square in Efforts to Shape Crypto Regulation

Calling it an important milestone, Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith joins “First Mover” to discuss the news that Fidelity, Square and Coinbase are launching a bitcoin trade group. She also comments on legislative issues related to bitcoin the groups will address.

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A Leading Crypto-Advocacy Group Is Optimistic New U.S. Regulatory Leaders Will Adopt "Thoughtful" Crypto Policies

Kristin Smith, Blockchain Association Executive Director, discusses the regulatory outlook under the Biden administration.

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0x, Kraken and Stellar Awarded Board Seats at Top Crypto Lobbying Association

The new board members represent decentralized finance and institutional crypto alike.

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Coinbase Exits Industry Lobbying Group in Protest Over Recent Unspecified 'Decisions'

Coinbase cited recent board decisions that could "irreperably impair" the Blockchain Association.

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SEC Opposes Blockchain Association's Brief Supporting Kik, Says Group Isn't 'Neutral'

The SEC says 7 members of the Blockchain Association have financial interests in Kik in its opposition to the group's brief around the case.

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Policy

Telegram's Fight Against SEC Will Help Push Cryptocurrency Legislation, Says Trade Group

Telegram’s ongoing court battle with the SEC over its $1.7 billion token offering could put pressure on Congress to move cryptocurrency regulation forward, according to the Blockchain Association.

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Blockchain Association Says Court 'Erred' With Decision to Block Telegram's Token Issuance

The advocacy group has supported Telegram's appeal over a U.S. district court's decision to block the firm's token issuance – even outside the country.

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Why High-Profile Defections Aren’t Libra’s Biggest Challenge

Libra has lost another Association member, but according to @nlw that’s likely low on their worries list, plus Square’s LN efforts & TON’s SEC support.

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Blockchain Association Sides With Telegram Against SEC, Says Grams Are Not Securities

The U.S. advocacy group has come out strongly on the side of Telegram in its ongoing SEC court case.

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