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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, a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group, weighs in, saying it's "a good idea... but it's nothing that U.S. exchanges, at least the major ones, aren't already doing."

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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 very interested in finding a way to regulate the spot markets. The potential Binance-FTX merger "is going to open up more robust debate around exchange regulation."

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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, discusses the impact of the potential sale on Capitol Hill and how it could shape the future crypto regulation.

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Il gruppo di lobbisti Cripto Blockchain Association chiede alla corte il permesso di supportare Ripple contro il caso SEC

Anche l'Internet Choice Advocates Network e SpendTheBits hanno depositato memorie di amicus curiae.

Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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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 U.S. government’s debate over digital assets.

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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 "disappointing." Smith also adds why she thinks Washington is in a "new era of policymaking."

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Blockchain Association istituisce un nuovo PAC per l'industria Cripto

Il comitato di azione politica T sarà in piena attività per le elezioni di medio termine che stabiliranno quale partito controllerà il Congresso

The Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith (Melody Wang/CoinDesk)

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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, cirector of bovernment relations at lobbying trade group Blockchain Association, discusses the possible regulatory implications and potential road ahead for Celsius and crypto lending.

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La piattaforma di pagamenti B2B Tribal si unisce alla Blockchain Association

L'azienda focalizzata sui mercati emergenti sta diventando membro del gruppo di lobbying delle criptovalute e prevede di collaborare con gli enti regolatori e altre parti interessate.

Tribal ofrece una plataforma de pago business-to-business. (Tribal)

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CoinDesk riservato: Kristin Smith

L'esperto Cripto di Washington, DC risponde al nostro questionario speciale in vista del Consensus 2022.

The Blockchain Association's Kristin Smith (Melody Wang/CoinDesk)

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