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Blockchain Association Raises $4M to Grow Its Presence on Capitol Hill

The Blockchain Association, one of the crypto industry’s largest lobbying groups, raised $4 million in new funding. Executive Director Kristin Smith discusses the implications amid policymakers in Washington, D.C., weighing a host of potential regulations for the crypto industry. Plus, why Saule Omarova's nomination as Comptroller of the Currency is likely not going through.

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US House Passes Unamended Infrastructure Bill to President Joe Biden

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill with a controversial cryptocurrency tax reporting requirement, which is now awaiting President Joe Biden's signature. Executive Director of crypto trade group Blockchain Association Kristin Smith discusses the possible benefits and consequences of the bill for miners, crypto holders, and their taxes.

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Is Crypto Becoming a Partisan Issue in the US?

Kristin Smith, executive director of the Blockchain Association, a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group, discusses her views on why crypto is too big for partisan politics and why attempts to label crypto "red" or blue" are missing the point.

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What US Senate’s $3.5T Budget Plan Could Mean for Crypto

U.S. senators voted along party lines to support a $3.5 trillion blueprint for President Joe Biden’s agenda. This includes the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that passed Tuesday, which included contentious tax reporting provisions on the crypto community.

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Senators Propose Crypto Tax Exemptions Amendment for $1T Infrastructure Bill

Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Pat Toomey (R-Penn.) are proposing an amendment to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that will exempt bitcoin miners and other validators from the crypto tax reporting provision. Kristin Smith, the executive director of the Blockchain Association, discusses the specifics and potential impact of this amendment and what it means for industries outside the crypto world.

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Could Impose New IRS Reporting Requirements on Crypto Firms

U.S. senators reached an agreement on key parts of a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill which could be approved for formal debate by late Wednesday. According to the Blockchain Association’s Kristin Smith, the bill contains language that would subject much of the crypto industry to new, challenging IRS reporting requirements.

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Blockchain Association Says It Will Join Fidelity, Coinbase and Square in Efforts to Shape Crypto Regulation

Calling it an important milestone, Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith joins “First Mover” to discuss the news that Fidelity, Square and Coinbase are launching a bitcoin trade group. She also comments on legislative issues related to bitcoin the groups will address.

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A Leading Crypto-Advocacy Group Is Optimistic New U.S. Regulatory Leaders Will Adopt "Thoughtful" Crypto Policies

Kristin Smith, Blockchain Association Executive Director, discusses the regulatory outlook under the Biden administration.

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Capital Controls: Tokens vs. the United States of America

In this section of Capitol Controls we talk to lawyers Robert A Cohen from Davis & Polk, Karen Ubell from Cooley, and Joshua Ashley Klayman from Linklaters.

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Capital Controls: Chris Brummer Talks About the DC Crypto Scene

In this episode of Capitol Controls with Aaron Stanley and Kristin Smith we talk to Chris Brummer, head of the DC Blockchain Meetup. Guest: Chris Brummer

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