Kyle Bligen

Just getting back to D.C. and I can’t stop thinking about the incredible time the @TheDRC_ team had at @EthereumDenver last week. Huge credit to @PallerJohn, @howdai27, and @wadepreston for organizing such an impactful event. The energy in the room was undeniable: builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs heads down, focused on shipping real infrastructure and real use cases. I left more bullish than ever on DeFi, AI, and the future of this industry. It was also a powerful reminder: our advocacy work in Washington must reflect and support the innovation happening on the ground. Policy should enable builders, not slow them down. I had the opportunity to speak on a few panels about DRC’s policy efforts: At @SEAL_Org’s darkMode event, we discussed advancing targeted proposals in CLARITY that go after illicit actors, without overburdening developers or undermining decentralized infrastructure. Thanks to @mikeorcut for moderating a great conversation alongside @LewellenMichael and @lindsayfraser0. On the mainstage, we talked about the importance of protecting developers and previewed our policy work on emerging AI issues. Grateful to @PallerJohn for moderating and to share the stage with my friend @c_spelliscy, @JWigginton13, and Chris Land from @SenLummis' office. Looking forward to continuing to advocate for protocols, developers, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of Web3 and decentralized technologies.

@EthereumDenver This is the way!!!

Rumor mill saying there’s a $500 million offer to acquire ETHDenver Meh $1B OBO See u next year

@azeemk quality chair pick. underrated even

One of my cats has decided that my work station is actually his today and refuses to move..

Proud to partner with the Ethereum Protocol Advocacy Alliance to advance sound policy for decentralized, permissionless infrastructure. Together with @aave, @AragonProject, @CurveFinance, @LidoFinance, @sparkdotfi, @graphprotocol, and @UniswapFND, we’re working to: - Protect the neutrality of the protocol layer - Advance transparency as a path to compliance - Preserve flexibility for protocol innovation - Uphold global, permissionless access At the @TheDRC_ , we’re committed to ensuring that the foundational layers of Web3 remain open, secure, and censorship-resistant; empowering innovation and self-sovereignty for all.

If your blockchain is still running while AWS is down, congrats you have passed the “decentralization” test

Amazing first week @TheDRC_ From @CoinDesk and @BlockchainAssn conferences to briefing Canadian officials on U.S. digital asset legislation, one thing is clear: Politics may be local, but U.S. policy has global impact.

Honored to have @kylebligen join the team as Head of Policy and Public Affairs! Kyle was on the Hill and instrumental in negotiating and building bipartisan support for all major crypto legislation to date, including GENIUS and CLARITY. In his new role, Kyle will play a critical part in advancing policy that incentivizes decentralization and unlocks crypto’s potential.

We’re excited to welcome @KyleBligen as Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the @TheDRC_. Kyle will lead the organization’s advocacy before Congress and federal regulators on blockchain, digital asset, and artificial intelligence policy. Kyle previously served as Senior Director of Financial Policy at the Chamber of Progress, advising leading fintech, cryptocurrency, and web3 firms on legislative and regulatory strategy. Earlier in his career, Kyle was Policy Advisor to a U.S. Representative on the House Financial Services Committee and the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus. He has also held roles at Cornerstone Government Affairs, the Department of Defense, the State Department, and the House Homeland Security Committee. Join us and ED @c_spelliscy in welcoming him to the team.

Congratulations to Kyle Bligen and Jaz Buckley, who took home the National Debate Championship this week. These student leaders are paving the way for future Mercerians, as they are the first African-American team to win this title! We are so proud of all they have accomplished!

Breaking News: Mercer wins the National Debate Championship. Mercer students Kyle Bligen and Jaz Buckley become the first all African-American team to ever win the National Championship. Congrats to Kyle and Jaz and Go Bears!