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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."

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.

Crypto Lobbyist Group Blockchain Association Asks Court for Permission to Support Ripple Against SEC Case
The Internet Choice Advocates Network and SpendTheBits also filed amicus briefs.

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.

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."

Blockchain Association Sets Up New Crypto Industry PAC
The political action committee won’t be in full swing for the midterm elections that settle which party will control Congress

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.

Plataforma de pagos B2B Tribal se une a grupo de lobby Blockchain Association
La compañía, enfocada en mercados emergentes, dijo que planea comprometerse con los reguladores y otros actores.

B2B Payments Platform Tribal Joins the Blockchain Association
The emerging markets-focused company is becoming a member of the crypto-lobbying group and plans to engage with regulators and other stakeholders.

CoinDesk Confidential: Kristin Smith
Washington, D.C.'s crypto whisperer answers our special questionnaire ahead of Consensus 2022.
