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Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith said crypto lobbyists helped beat back disastrous regulations on "unhosted wallets." (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
What Has the Blockchain Association Actually Achieved?
After five years in Washington D.C., crypto’s lobbyists should be humble about their “wins” and learn from their losses.
Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith said crypto lobbyists helped beat back disastrous regulations on "unhosted wallets." (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Ben Schiller
Sep 13, 2023 at 7:27 p.m. UTC
Sep 13, 2023
OpinionThe NodeNewslettersSEClobbyingBlockchain Association
A new crypto mining lobbying group is hitting Washington. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
Crypto Mining Gets Its Own Lobbying Voice in Washington
Digital miners are creating the Digital Energy Council to advocate for their interests among politicians.
A new crypto mining lobbying group is hitting Washington. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Aug 15, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 15, 2023
RegulationsMininglobbyingWashington, DCCongress
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk screen grab, with permission of Coinbase)
Policy
Regulations
Crypto Execs Give Washington Influence Another Go With FTX Anchor Around Necks
Without mentioning the sector’s disastrous 2022, including the wide-ranging crypto political donations that turned sour, the leaders of Coinbase and Messari are at it again.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk screen grab, with permission of Coinbase)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 24, 2023 at 7:53 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2023
RegulationsPoliticsPolitical DonationslobbyingU.S.Congress
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Andy Feliciotti/Unsplash)
Policy
Blockchain association
Blockchain Association Leaves New York as Federal Regulatory Fight Looms
The advocacy group will refocus its efforts on petitioning regulators and officials in Washington, D.C. 
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Andy Feliciotti/Unsplash)
By Elizabeth Napolitano
May 3, 2023 at 3:44 p.m. UTC
May 3, 2023
Blockchain AssociationNew YorkExclusive lobbying
European Parliament building in Brussels (FrankyDeMeyer/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Binance Seeks Lobbyist as EU Finalizes Crypto Rules
The leading crypto exchange wants to extend its influence into the increasingly regulated bloc.
European Parliament building in Brussels (FrankyDeMeyer/Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Feb 9, 2023 at 3:26 p.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2023
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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk, modified by CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
How Crypto Advocacy Must Change Post-FTX Collapse
Public opinion of this cyclical industry has shifted again.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk, modified by CoinDesk)
By Ajit Tripathi
Feb 2, 2023 at 4:23 p.m. UTC
Feb 2, 2023
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Podcasts
The breakdown
The New Crypto Policy Blueprint, With Kristin Smith
The executive director of the Blockchain Association gives the lay of the Washington, D.C., land.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Dec 27, 2022 at 8:47 p.m. UTC
Dec 27, 2022
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Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is a16z's new head of policy. (CFTC, modified by CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
A16z Elevates Former US CFTC Commissioner Quintenz to Policy Chief
Brian Quintenz, who served at the agency that’s expected to oversee crypto trading, has dabbled in industry advisory roles since leaving the CFTC last year.
Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is a16z's new head of policy. (CFTC, modified by CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Dec 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 6, 2022
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(Stephanie Keith/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)
Podcasts
The breakdown
The Fight for DeFi in Washington, D.C., With Miller Whitehouse-Levine
A discussion of the state of regulatory discourse around decentralized finance.
(Stephanie Keith/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)
By Nathaniel Whittemore
Nov 10, 2022 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
Nov 10, 2022
The BreakdownPodcastsPolicyRegulationlobbying
U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
Ex-House Speaker, Former Justice Official Join US Policy Crew Assembled by Paradigm
Former lawmakers and officials from both U.S. parties will join academic and political leaders in a new council meant to advise on crypto policy after the midterm elections.
U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Nov 7, 2022 at 5:30 a.m. UTC
Nov 7, 2022
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