Kristin Smith

Kristin Smith

Kristin Smith is the Executive Director of the Blockchain Association, the Washington DC-based trade association representing the most prominent and reputable organizations in the crypto industry. Kristin serves as a liaison between federal agencies and the cryptocurrency industry to assist in the creation of legislation that promotes the growth of the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the U.S.

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How Crypto Can Repair Its Reputation in Washington
Trust in the industry is at an all-time low, but key stakeholders can still rebuild relationships with regulators and politicians by focusing on what makes crypto unique: trustlessness.
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Why a Divided Congress Is Bullish for Crypto
Bipartisan efforts to regulate crypto are moving forward, but U.S. representatives should keep crypto's core tenets of privacy, decentralization and financial freedom closely in mind.
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The Biden White House has acknowledged the importance of getting crypto regulation right. (Getty Images)
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.
The Biden White House has acknowledged the importance of getting crypto regulation right. (Getty Images)
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How Crypto Can Win Over Washington, DC
The crypto industry can't ignore the government if it hopes to go mainstream. There's too much at stake.
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