Blockchain Association

1/ Today, we’re sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Thune and Senate Democratic Leader Schumer signed by 160 former national security, intelligence, and law enforcement professionals in support of the Clarity Act. theblockchainassociation.org/posts/blockcha…

Despite prediction markets showing lower odds, @SummerMersinger says she's "99% sure" Congress will vote on the CLARITY Act and puts its chances of passage at around 60%

End/ By convening key stakeholders in the nation's capital, Injective aims to foster collaboration, encourage constructive dialogue between industry and policymakers, and contribute to the continued growth of the United States as a global hub for blockchain innovation. Learn more: injective.com/summit

3/ As part of its ongoing investment in the U.S. blockchain ecosystem, Injective will host Injective Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C., on July 16. The event will bring together builders, entrepreneurs, investors, institutional leaders, and policymakers from across the industry to discuss the future of blockchain technology, digital assets, and financial innovation.

2/ The Injective ecosystem has attracted increasing interest from both the digital asset industry and traditional financial markets, including Canary Capital's filing for an investment product tied to INJ. The Injective Policy Institute was also launched, an initiative focused on fostering engagement and dialogue around blockchain innovation, digital asset regulation, and the future of financial infrastructure. Together, these efforts reflect Injective's commitment to advancing blockchain adoption and supporting the continued growth of the U.S. digital asset ecosystem.

1/ BA July Member Spotlight: @injective Since January 2025, the Injective ecosystem has continued to strengthen its presence in the United States through organic growth, institutional engagement, and strategic industry collaboration. As part of this expansion, Injective maintains a presence in New York City, one of the world's leading centers for finance and technology.

Forward Industries ( $FWDI ) has joined @BlockchainAssn and is committed to helping advance crypto policy.

This week's Policy Protocol on @CoinDesk was clippable af. Guest @SummerMersinger, CEO of @BlockchainAssn, had 🌶️🌶️ takes. Her % view on CLARITY passing. Listen to the whole pod to hear why the @Polymarket / @Kalshi predictions might not be accurate (hint: staffer use = banned).

end/ Finally, the CFTC should continue harmonization efforts with the SEC to ensure that market participants face consistent standards regardless of which agency has jurisdiction over a given product or activity. Together, these steps would allow the CFTC to protect markets and consumers while ensuring the Administration’s priority of keeping innovation onshore. Full letter: theblockchainassociation.org/posts/blockcha…

5/ Neutral technology providers – including front-end interfaces, self-custody wallets, APIs, and software tools – should not be treated as intermediaries when they do not perform intermediary functions.

3/ We urge the CFTC to modernize rules so regulated entities can responsibly operate onchain, including by: – Permitting tokenized collateral and payment stablecoins for margin and settlement where objective risk standards are met – Adapting rules for 24/7 trading, clearing, margining, and settlement – Recognizing onchain records where they satisfy reporting and recordkeeping obligations

2/ The CFTC’s principles-based framework is well suited for this moment. Regulation should focus on functions and outcomes – customer protection, market integrity, financial integrity, operational resilience, and Commission visibility – rather than forcing new technology into legacy architecture.

1/ This week, we filed a comment letter with the @CFTC in response to its fintech RFI. Our message: blockchain infrastructure can strengthen U.S. markets – improving transparency, auditability, settlement efficiency, collateral mobility, and market access. theblockchainassociation.org/posts/blockcha…

Want a front row seat to crypto policy in Washington? We’re hiring a Government Relations Operations Coordinator to help execute Capitol Hill briefings, member fly-ins, policymaker meetings, and advocacy efforts that advance clear rules for digital assets. This is a great role for an organized, detail-oriented early-career professional looking to build a career at the intersection of crypto and public policy. Apply here: jobs.theblockchainassociation.org/companies/bloc…

Blockchain Association is proud to be a Knowledge Partner of @fintechthinksdc’s DC Fintech Week 2026 on Oct. 13-16 in Washington, D.C. Stay up to date on registration, programming, and opportunities to get involved: dcfintechweek.org

Thank you Sen. @RonWyden for your leadership and for making clear that developer protections and law enforcement can – and must – work together. Preserving BRCA is essential to getting Clarity right: protect developers, preserve enforcement tools, and keep innovation in America.

I served with Christy Goldsmith Romero at the CFTC. I saw her character, judgment, and commitment to public service up close. Calling Christy unqualified or untrustworthy is simply false – and it is especially hard to square with the fact that Better Markets itself previously called her “uniquely highly qualified” and praised her experience across banking, securities, derivatives, and law enforcement in a July 2024 statement. They were right then. Christy is a serious regulator, a principled Democrat, and a dedicated public servant. You can disagree with a vote or a policy position without tearing down someone’s integrity. But this attack is not really about Christy. It is about trying to slow the momentum behind Clarity. Rather than having a serious policy debate on the merits of the legislation, Better Markets has inexplicably decided to launch a character attack. While Better Markets spends their time commenting on rumors in a veiled attempt to prevent legislative progress, the crypto industry will stay focused on passing durable rules that protect consumers, support responsible innovation, and keep the future of financial markets in the United States.

End/ “The rules for the future of money are being written now. Those who love freedom should be the ones writing them.” Passing the Clarity Act is a strategic imperative. It would cement U.S. leadership in digital assets while helping ensure that the next generation of financial infrastructure is open, competitive, and accessible to people around the world, not just those fortunate enough to live in free societies.

8/ If democratic nations fail to lead, others will. China, Russia, and other authoritarian governments are actively promoting Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) designed around surveillance and state control. The U.S. should offer a better model built on openness, transparency, and commonsense regulation.

1/ Crypto is a tool for advancing freedom around the world. A new article from leaders at the @NEDemocracy explains how NED uses crypto to support democratic movements in some of the world's most repressive environments, and why the U.S. needs the Clarity Act to foster this innovation. realclearpolicy.com/articles/2026/…