Kristin Smith

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."

Nob 9, 2022

"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."

Nob 9, 2022

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.

Nob 9, 2022

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.

Set 19, 2022

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."

Set 19, 2022

Kristin Smith, executive director of the Blockchain Association, joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the impact of President Biden’s executive order on digital assets. Smith highlights optimism in the order as it suggests that “digital assets create an opportunity to reinstate American leadership.”

Mar 9, 2022

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.

Nob 30, 2021

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.

Nob 8, 2021

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.

Okt 20, 2021

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.

Ago 11, 2021