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Blockchain Association reacts to draft market structure bill announcement

Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2023) – The following statement is attributed to Kristin Smith, Blockchain Association CEO: “Building off the bipartisan hearings held over the past few months, we appreciate…

Blockchain Association files amicus brief in Coin Center v. Treasury

Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2023) – Blockchain Association (BA) announced today that it has filed an amicus brief in Coin Center v. Treasury regarding OFAC’s sanctions against the privacy-protecting software…

Blockchain Association Responds to Proposed SEC Custody Rule

Washington, D.C. (May 8, 2023) – Today, Blockchain Association submitted a letter responding to the SEC’s Proposed Rule regarding Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets. The proposed rule significantly curtails an investment…

Blockchain Association Celebrates Record Membership Growth

Crypto industry’s fastest-growing trade association continues to grow, reaching record membership numbers Washington, D.C. (April 24, 2023) – Blockchain Association is pleased to announce it has increased its membership to…

Blockchain Association’s Jake Chervinsky to Testify Before House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion

Washington, D.C. (April 18, 2023) – On Wednesday, April 19, Blockchain Association’s Chief Policy Officer Jake Chervinsky will testify before Congress during the House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Digital…

Blockchain Association Reacts to Illinois Assembly Bill HB3479

Washington, D.C. (April 17, 2023) – Today, Blockchain Association published a letter sent to Senator Laura Ellman and Representative Mark Walker of the Illinois Assembly stating industry opposition to HB…

Blockchain Association Submits Additional FOIA and FOIL Requests to Further Investigate De-banking of Crypto Firms

Blockchain Association Files Amicus Brief in Office of Foreign Assets Control Lawsuit Against Tornado Cash

Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2023) – Blockchain Association announced today that it has filed an amicus brief in Van Loon v. Treasury regarding OFAC’s sanctions against the privacy-protecting software known…

Blockchain Association Reacts to Biden Administration’s Economic Report

Washington, D.C. (March 21, 2023) – The following statement is attributed to Kristin Smith, CEO of Blockchain Association:  “Today’s Economic Report of the President from the Biden administration is disappointing….