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Blockchain Association
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.

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.

Blockchain Association Singapore Welcomes Former Regulator as Latest Board Member
Teng, who has become a member of the board, brings a wealth of experience from the financial and fintech sectors across multiple countries.

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.

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.

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.

0x, Kraken and Stellar Awarded Board Seats at Top Crypto Lobbying Association
The new board members represent decentralized finance and institutional crypto alike.

Coinbase Exits Industry Lobbying Group in Protest Over Recent Unspecified 'Decisions'
Coinbase cited recent board decisions that could "irreperably impair" the Blockchain Association.

SEC Opposes Blockchain Association's Brief Supporting Kik, Says Group Isn't 'Neutral'
The SEC says 7 members of the Blockchain Association have financial interests in Kik in its opposition to the group's brief around the case.
