"The most important real-world address in all of crypto may very well be 1155 F Street in Washington."
@TheInformation captures @BlockchainAssn's role at the center of crypto's Washington policy ecosystem describing BA as "crypto's most powerful trade group."
None of this happens without our members. Proud of what this industry has built together.
Great reporting from @Yueqi_Yang.
Big day for @BlockchainAssn and our members.
National security, intelligence, and law enforcement professionals are joining us on Capitol Hill today to urge the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act.
Regulatory clarity is a national security priority!
Big day for @BlockchainAssn and our members.
National security, intelligence, and law enforcement professionals are joining us on Capitol Hill today to urge the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act.
Regulatory clarity is a national security priority!
Of course we included members from our 100+ companies with law enforcement and prosecutorial backgrounds – and we clearly identified (page 2) those signatories as Blockchain Association members.
What your search omits are their backgrounds and credentials, which are exactly what make them relevant advocates and signatories on this letter…perhaps unknowingly, you’re discounting their experience and service to our country with your oversimplification below.
It’s a good thing that crypto companies hire former law enforcement, prosecutors, and national security professionals. It shows they take compliance, consumer protection, and security seriously.
Tailored rules and a clear regulatory perimeter will empower both entrepreneurs and regulators. That’s good for innovation and it’s good for consumers.
160 is a big number. This letter makes two clear points:
1) law enforcement and national security is a top priority for the crypto industry.
2) The reason the U.S. is the innovation capital of the world is because policymakers chose to protect developers over the last 50 years. That must continue with this new technology for America to keep its lead.
1/ Today, we’re sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Thune and Senate Democratic Leader Schumer signed by 160 former national security, intelligence, and law enforcement professionals in support of the Clarity Act.
https://t.co/1lSQkoaaXI
Today, we submitted a letter supporting DOL’s proposed rule on retirement investment options.
Americans saving for retirement should not be blocked from access to digital asset investment options simply because the asset class is crypto-related.
Plan fiduciaries should be able to consider digital assets the same way they consider other asset classes — through a prudent, neutral process focused on what is appropriate for retirement savers.
https://t.co/I4z7Qmx50w
The banking lobby has officially declared its opposition to the Clarity Act.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon went on national television this week and promised to fight the bill: "The banks will not accept it."
Here's what's at stake and what you can do about it. 🧵👇
Today, BA partnered with @fund_defi for a DeFi Demo briefing on Capitol Hill.
Thank you to our members @aave, @Base, and @uniswap for showcasing the functionality of DeFi protocols, and for joining the discussion on the future development and use of DeFi in the U.S.