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end/ The hub is open to everyone. Share it with your network and follow along:
baelectionhub.com/
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3/ It also lays out where our policy priorities stand and who is in line to lead the committees that write crypto law.
On election night, we'll track priority races as results and calls come in.
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2/ The hub tracks priority Senate and House races, with @StandWithCrypto grades for each candidate, along with current prediction market and polling odds.
Share and follow!
1/ On November 3, voters will elect the Congress that decides what comes next for digital asset policy.
Today, we're launching the BA 2026 Election Hub to track the races that matter most.
baelectionhub.com/
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We’re honored to welcome @SteveDaines to the 2026 #BAPolicySummit this December.
Sen. Daines recently introduced the ADAPT Act, advancing a more modern and workable tax policy for digital assets.
Exclusive to BA members: theblockchainassociation.org…
Congratulations @pumpernikhil and team!!
Congratulations to two great BA members: @0xPredicate announced their $8M Series A led by @bcap.
Congrats to @pumpernikhil and the team!
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Kicking off at 1pm ET: @BlockchainAssn Members helping lead today’s @CFTC Frontier Forum on Super Intelligence + #agentic finance.
@BrettHarrison / @Architect_Fi
@xethalis / @multicoin
@kkirkbos / @chainlinklabs
@nilminirubin / @hedera
Thank you @ChairmanSelig for convening this discussion!
Tune in here on @YouTube: youtube.com/live/AaRbVkhwvpo
The day is here.
From 1-4pm ET today, leaders in technology and finance will gather at the @CFTC for the agency’s inaugural Frontier Forum.
Tune in below to watch as we discuss the opportunities and risks super intelligence poses: cftc.gov/Webcast/current
Strong piece from @BlockchainAssn member @Anchorage's @nathanmccauley. Companies willing to meet rigorous standards deserve a fair path into federal supervision. Blocking that path limits competition and consumer choice. We support the @USOCC's work to keep it open.
americanbanker.com/opinion/a…
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Last week was busy for the BA Team:
-Comments to @USTreasury and @SECGov
-Finalized GENIUS rules from @USOCC
-And a new tax advocacy website (taxclarityforamerica.com)
More to come this week ahead of the midterms!
1/ My first full week as interim CEO of @BlockchainAssn was a busy one.
BA filed comments with Treasury, weighed in on the OCC’s final GENIUS rule, and launched a new push for tax clarity. Over at @SolanaInstitute, the team filed comments on the SEC's Reg Crypto proposal.
Rulemaking season is in full swing…
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ICMYI: This month, Injective CEO @ericinjective met with officials from the White House, SEC and CFTC in Washington, joined by our General Counsel, Head of Policy and Head of Research.
Injective has spent years building the regulatory foundation to bring tokenization and onchain finance into the U.S. financial system.
That work is already translating into tangible milestones:
→ Injective Institutional Services is an SEC-registered transfer agent, providing regulated ownership recordkeeping services for tokenized securities.
→ INJ futures are listed on CFTC-regulated U.S. markets, connecting Injective to regulated financial infrastructure.
→ Injective is developing institutional-grade infrastructure to bring tokenized stocks, funds and real-world assets onchain.
→ Our legal and policy teams continue engaging directly with U.S. lawmakers and regulators to help shape the future of digital asset regulation.
While much of the industry is only beginning to navigate the American regulatory landscape, $INJ has been laying the groundwork for years.
The next era of finance will be built onchain, and Injective is positioning itself to help lead that transformation in America. Join the journey with us.
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We have an opportunity to give Americans workable tax rules and builders a reason to build in the US.
@BlockchainAssn launched TaxClarityforAmerica.com to make it easy to send a letter to your representatives to push for commonsense crypto tax rules.
Make your voice heard!
1/ Today, Blockchain Association sent a letter to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to advance thoughtful, bipartisan digital asset tax legislation.
We're also launching TaxClarityforAmerica.com so Americans can make their voices heard.
theblockchainassociation.org…
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President Trump fundamentally transformed the future of finance with the signing of the GENIUS Act last year.
Today, U.S. Treasury’s @USOCC took a critical step toward implementing this historic legislation with the release of a final rule that delivers a federal framework for payment stablecoins that further cements American dominance in digital assets.
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The GENIUS Act final rule advances @POTUS’ and @SecScottBessent’s vision for American leadership in digital assets. The @USOCC is providing a clear, practical framework for payment stablecoin innovation, with strong standards for reserve backing, redemption, and risk management. occ.gov/topics/charters-and-…
President Trump fundamentally transformed the future of finance with the signing of the GENIUS Act last year.
Today, U.S. Treasury’s @USOCC took a critical step toward implementing this historic legislation with the release of a final rule that delivers a federal framework for payment stablecoins that further cements American dominance in digital assets.
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By implementing the GENIUS Act, the Trump Administration paves the way to faster payments, more innovation, and stronger demand for U.S. Treasuries.
Sound implementation of my legislation is critical to securing American leadership in digital asset innovation.
The GENIUS Act marks a watershed moment in American finance, further cementing the United States as the crypto capital of the world. Just as President Abraham Lincoln’s National Currency Act of 1863 established a national framework for bank-issued currency, the GENIUS Act establishes a federal framework for payment stablecoins in the digital age.
The @USOCC's final rule carries that landmark legislation forward, providing a clear, practical foundation for private-sector innovation, competition, and American leadership in digital assets.
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My favorite part of @BlockchainAssn has always been the people. BA has always been a magnet for hardworking, talented people – including so many who’ve gone on to lead across our industry.
I got to work with @millercwl at BA…now he’s my boss at @SolanaInstitute! And he’s one of so many BA alumni doing incredible things.
That tradition continues with this team. Get to know them, hear what they have to say, and give them a follow.
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Every crypto user I talk to -- retail and institutional alike -- says the same thing: the most challenging part of using digital assets is navigating the complexity of tax compliance, even for the most routine transactions. The IRS guidance hasn’t kept up, and people just want to get it right. While Congress is home for the elections, let your members know what changes are needed: taxclarityforamerica.com
1/ Today, Blockchain Association sent a letter to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to advance thoughtful, bipartisan digital asset tax legislation.
We're also launching TaxClarityforAmerica.com so Americans can make their voices heard.
theblockchainassociation.org…
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All year, @BlockchainAssn and our members have pushed for digital asset tax reform on Capitol Hill.
Americans who use crypto and companies that operate in the space aren’t asking for special treatment. They want to meet their tax obligations and deserve fair, workable rules to do so.
With bills in both chambers, it’s time to get this done.
1/ Today, Blockchain Association sent a letter to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to advance thoughtful, bipartisan digital asset tax legislation.
We're also launching TaxClarityforAmerica.com so Americans can make their voices heard.
theblockchainassociation.org…
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3/ Our Digital Asset Tax Principles offer a practical foundation:
- A meaningful de minimis exemption
- Mining and staking rewards taxed as newly created property upon disposition
- Reporting that protects taxpayer privacy
- Tax that follows economic substance, not technical form
- Wash sale rules that prevent abuse without penalizing everyday activity
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2/ 67 million Americans hold and use digital assets, but the tax rules that govern them were written for a different era.
The result: uncertainty for taxpayers, disproportionate compliance burdens, and pressure on innovation to move offshore.
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1/ Today, Blockchain Association sent a letter to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to advance thoughtful, bipartisan digital asset tax legislation.
We're also launching TaxClarityforAmerica.com so Americans can make their voices heard.
theblockchainassociation.org…