The Crypto Industry’s New Favorite Punching Bag – Prometheum – Asks for a Chance

Crypto entrepreneur Aaron Kaplan, added at the last minute to the witness list of a House of Representatives hearing on the industry’s future earlier this month, used his moment on the national stage to praise the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as “the most capable financial markets regulatory agency in the world.”For an industry that

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Injective joins crypto advocacy group, the Blockchain Association

Pantera Capital-backed Injective is now a member of the Blockchain Association. The layer 1 blockchain joins Coinbas, Circle and Brevan Howard among others as part of the pro-crypto advocacy group. Injective has joined the Blockchain Association, a leading pro-crypto advocacy group based in the United States. Binance-incubated Injective, backed by prominent venture capital firms Jump […]

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Japan Blockchain Association Proposes Cryptocurrency Tax Reforms to Government

The Japan Blockchain Association (JBA), led by Representative Director Yuji Kano of bitFlyer, submitted a proposal for cryptocurrency tax reforms to the government on July 28, 2023. (Read More)

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Coin Center and Blockchain Association slam ‘unworkable’ US Senate DeFi bill

Coin Center said the bill was unconstitutional, while the Blockchain Association called it incompatible with blockchain technology.

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Senate DeFi Bill Slammed by Think Tank as “Messy” and “Unconstitutional“

A new bill in the US Senate to regulate decentralized finance (DeFi) was slammed as ”messy,” ”unworkable,” and ”unconstitutional” by a crypto think tank. The [...]

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Trade group accuses SEC of ‘stealthy’ overreach in Coinbase insider trading case

The Chamber of Digital Commerce has accused the SEC of trying to impose securities regulations via the “back door” of an insider trading lawsuit.

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US crypto regulation happening ‘behind closed doors’ – Blockchain Association CEO

The “work has been done” for stablecoin regulation in the U.S., but many in Washington D.C. are feeling “burned” and “betrayed” over the FTX collapse last year.

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Middle East, Asia and Africa blockchain association launches in Abu Dhabi

A new blockchain body has been launched with the backing of industry leaders in the Middle East region including figures from Binance, Crypto.com and the largest crypto exchange in the region.

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Investors increasingly confident of Ripple's victory over SEC: CoinShares

XRP investment products have seen a third consecutive week of inflows, suggesting investors may be increasingly confident of Ripple's victory.

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Blockchain Association throws support behind Ripple in SEC duel

The United States-based crypto industry advocacy group the Blockchain Association has said it will stand with Ripple Labs amid its ongoing legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), claiming the case could be very important for the future of the industry.

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Ripple Gains Yet Another Supporter In Its Case Against SEC

The Blockchain Association, a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group promoting cryptocurrencies, applied late Friday for permission to assist Ripple in its continuing legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a friend of the court. At the end of 2020, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple because it had offered XRP as an […]

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Vietnam Blockchain Association Signs Strategic Partnership with Binance To Drive Blockchain Innovation

The Vietnam Blockchain Association and Binance will collaborate on developing innovation for the local blockchain ecosystem. (Read More)

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Ugandan central bank u-turns on crypto welcoming firms to regulatory sandbox

The bank advised the Blockchain Association of Uganda (BAU) to sharpen up its knowledge of the sandbox regulations, inviting its members along to further technical discussions.

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Blockchain Association to Conduct Research and Suggest Regulations launched by Vietnam

Vietnam Blockchain Association, the primary such entity in the country’s crypto space, was sent off in the capital city Hanoi on Tuesday, when it held its most memorable congress. The new body’s primary object is to permit blockchain specialists to unite in advancing the improvement of Vietnam’s computerized economy and assist the Asian country with … Continue reading Blockchain Association to Conduct Research and Suggest Regulations launched by Vietnam →

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Foundry Digital Joins Forces with Crypto Lobbying Group Blockchain Association

By joining the Blockchain Association, the members hope to help educate and inform those who may shape the future of the blockchain and crypto industry. (Read More)

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U.S. Blockchain-organisation BBA Publishes Crypto Toolkit Guidelines for Regulatory Consideration

The Boston Blockchain Association (BBA) has published a toolkit that will guide Massachusetts lawmakers in their efforts to create crypto laws. (Read More)

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Blockchain Association Seeks Information on De-banking of Crypto Companies

The Blockchain Association has filed Freedom of Information Law requests to the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the New York Department of Financial Services, seeking more information on the de-banking of crypto companies after the closure of Signature Bank and the failure of Silvergate Bank. (Read More)

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Blockchain Association files further FOIA requests over banking closures

The crypto advocacy group wants clarity on recent regulatory action against digital asset-friendly banks.

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Crypto Advocacy Group Calls on Regulators to Address De-Banking of Crypto Firms

The Blockchain Association has submitted Freedom of Information Act requests to U.S. financial regulators, seeking documents and communications that could reveal if regulators’ actions have contributed to the recent failures of banks that provide services to crypto firms. The association is investigating allegations of account closures and refusals to open new accounts by banks against crypto firms, which it believes should be treated like any other law-abiding business in the U.S. (Read More)

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Blockchain Assoc. requests info on Prometheum over ‘suspicious’ approval

A FOIA request with the SEC regarding Prometheum has been filed, while others found former FINRA and SEC staffers among the firm's ranks.

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