1/ Blockchain Association today is proud to release our Principles for Digital Asset Market Structure – a framework developed in collaboration with our 100+ member companies. Quick thread on what they are and why we think they’re necessary:

RT @KMSmithDC: Momentum is on our side, but the work of enacting smart regulations and drafting and passing legislation remains ahead. Fo….

"This consensus we’ve achieved on these principles matters because it signals to Congress and regulators that the industry is and has been ready for common sense regulation." . @KMSmithDC discusses BA's market structure principles and the need for smart legislation & regulation.

RT @KMSmithDC: 1/ It’s my first update since President Trump’s inauguration – and there’s a lot to catch up on. Let’s dive into the lates….

1/ Blockchain Association today is proud to release our Principles for Digital Asset Market Structure – a framework developed in collaboration with our 100+ member companies. Quick thread on what they are and why we think they’re necessary:

7/ Finally, implementation matters. Our principles on staking and regulatory transition provide paths for both existing and emerging business models while supporting network security and ensuring orderly market evolution.

end/ These principles represent months of careful and considered discussion among industry leaders. And thanks to @sarahamilby and @salahghazzal for their tireless efforts on these important principles. Read the complete framework here:.

RT @RonwHammond: For this week in Congress and crypto, catch my interview with @cheddar this afternoon covering the Trump executive orders,….

The following statement is attributed to Blockchain Association CEO @KMSmithDC following today's Senate confirmation of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary:

3/ It was also an issue we addressed last month at our Policy Summit. @SenLummis stated “debanking is a corrupt process, it’s like what a third world country would do, and we’re going to do so much better in 2025.”.

10/ We’re pleased that @GOPOversight is investigating this issue thoroughly. We look forward to providing the committee all the help it needs, along with @HaydenzAdams, @pmarca, @Brian_Armstrong, @DavidMarcus, and @DavidLRipley.

end/ Together we can ensure crypto pioneers, innovators, and entrepreneurs are free to innovate, build, and create – here in America. If you’ve been impacted by debanking, tell us your story at debanked@theblockchainassociation.org.