Blockchain Association

Everything You Need to Know About New York’s New Crypto Bill

The Blockchain Association New York State Lead John Olsen discusses a recent bill passed in the New York State Assembly to ban non-renewable crypto mining. Olsen explains the...

By CoinDesk Staff

May 2, 2022 at 3:14 p.m. UTC

May 2, 2022

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Binance.US Quits Blockchain Association, Forms In-House Lobbying Shop

A source close to the company says the groups’ goals “were not fully aligned.”

By Brandy Betz

Apr 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 20, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

DC Lobbying Group Expands to New York State Capital

The crypto trade association’s new office in Albany will act as a foothold for state-level lobbying.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Mar 17, 2022 at 8:55 p.m. UTC

Mar 17, 2022

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Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto Met With Relief From Key Industry Players

The order is largely perceived as a step in the right direction that could offer the industry much-needed regulatory clarity.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Mar 9, 2022 at 5:56 p.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2022

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The Biden White House has acknowledged the importance of getting crypto regulation right. (Getty Images)

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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.

By Kristin Smith

Mar 9, 2022 at 5:47 p.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2022

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Blockchain Association Executive on Biden’s Executive Order: ‘Political Power of the Crypto Community Is on the Rise’

Kristin Smith, executive director of the Blockchain Association, joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the impact of President Biden’s executive order on digital assets. Smith hi...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 9, 2022 at 4:29 p.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2022

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Policy

Mining

Foundry Digital Joins Crypto Lobbying Group Blockchain Association

The digital asset mining and staking company joins as policymakers consider regulations for the crypto industry.

By Aoyon Ashraf

Mar 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2022

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The Mnuchin Files: New Documents Shed Light on Trump-Era Crypto Policy

Jared Kushner advocated behind the scenes for a U.S. digital currency, among other revelations in a 250-page trove from Steven Mnuchin’s tenure at Treasury.