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Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith on Binance's Proof-of-Reserves Pledge
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Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith on Binance's Proof-of-Reserves Pledge
Crypto exchange Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao urged industry players to provide "proof-of-reserves" on the heels of a proposal to acquire rival FTX. Kristin Smith of the...
Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith on Binance's Proof-of-Reserves Pledge
By CoinDesk Inc
Nov 9, 2022 at 5:46 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2022
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Binance-FTX Deal Will Invite 'Scrutiny' Into Regulation of Exchanges: Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith
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Binance-FTX Deal Will Invite 'Scrutiny' Into Regulation of Exchanges: Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith
"What happened with FTX may not be able to be addressed by U.S. regulation," says Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith. But, she adds that Congress is still...
Binance-FTX Deal Will Invite 'Scrutiny' Into Regulation of Exchanges: Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith
By CoinDesk Inc
Nov 9, 2022 at 5:24 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2022
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What the Proposed FTX-Binance Deal Means on Capitol Hill
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What the Proposed FTX-Binance Deal Means on Capitol Hill
Crypto exchange Binance agreed to buy FTX after its rival suffered a liquidity crisis. Kristin Smith of the Blockchain Association, a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group, di...
What the Proposed FTX-Binance Deal Means on Capitol Hill
By CoinDesk Inc
Nov 9, 2022 at 5:08 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2022
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Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
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Crypto Lobbyist Group Blockchain Association Asks Court for Permission to Support Ripple Against SEC Case
The Internet Choice Advocates Network and SpendTheBits also filed amicus briefs.
Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Nikhilesh De
Oct 28, 2022 at 11:23 p.m. UTC
Oct 28, 2022
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Blockchain Association Sets Up New Crypto Industry PAC
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Blockchain Association Sets Up New Crypto Industry PAC
The Blockchain Association is adding its own political action committee, called BA PAC, to the crypto industry’s growing array of campaign finance efforts seeking to steer the...
Blockchain Association Sets Up New Crypto Industry PAC
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 19, 2022 at 5:01 p.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2022
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Blockchain Association Exec: 'New Era of Policymaking' in Washington
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Blockchain Association Exec: ‘New Era of Policymaking’ in Washington
Blockchain Association Director Kristin Smith reacts to the Biden Administration’s latest guidelines released last week for digital assets, characterizing the reports as “disa...
Blockchain Association Exec: 'New Era of Policymaking' in Washington
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 19, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2022
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The Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith (Melody Wang/CoinDesk)
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Blockchain Association Sets Up New Crypto Industry PAC
The political action committee won’t be in full swing for the midterm elections that settle which party will control Congress
The Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith (Melody Wang/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Sep 12, 2022 at 6:12 p.m. UTC
Sep 12, 2022
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How Lawmakers May Respond to Celsius Network's Bankruptcy
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How Lawmakers May Respond to Celsius Network’s Bankruptcy
Liquidity-strapped crypto lender Celsius Network has a $1.2 billion hole in its balance sheet, according to a new court filing. Ron Hammond, Director of Government Relations a...
How Lawmakers May Respond to Celsius Network's Bankruptcy
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 15, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. UTC
Jul 15, 2022
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Tribal offers a business-to-business payment platform. (Tribal)
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B2B Payments Platform Tribal Joins the Blockchain Association
The emerging markets-focused company is becoming a member of the crypto-lobbying group and plans to engage with regulators and other stakeholders.
Tribal offers a business-to-business payment platform. (Tribal)
By Andrés Engler
Jun 27, 2022 at 4:14 p.m. UTC
Jun 27, 2022
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CoinDesk Confidential: Kristin Smith
Washington, D.C.'s crypto whisperer answers our special questionnaire ahead of Consensus 2022.
The Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith (Melody Wang/CoinDesk)
By CoinDesk Staff
May 31, 2022 at 7:50 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2022
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