The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) has confirmed the full roster of governments, regulators, and companies set to attend the Future of Money, Governance & the Law (FoMGL) 2026, taking place September 29 to October 2 in Washington, D.C., and New York City. The four-day program opens September 29 in Washington, D.C., with a private Capitol
BeInCrypto•Advertorial10 Sept
Following on their earlier lawsuit, CCI and the Blockchain Association seek to block Illinois’ 0.2% crypto tax, arguing it is unconstitutional and would impose costly compliance burdens.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Robert Lakin9 Sept
BeInCrypto is officially partnering with the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) for their flagship summit, The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FoMGL) taking place September 29 to October 2, 2026 across Washington, D.C.and New York. The partnership will mark the launch of BeInCrypto’s Legal & Regulatory Expert Council, with the council making its public
BeInCrypto•Iva Belamaric3 Sept
The Blockchain Association wants one-off and intermediary-routed cash-outs excluded, leaving regulators to decide when self-custody holders become issuer customers.
CryptoSlate•Liam 'Akiba' Wright26 Aug
A coordinated regulatory framework for equity perpetuals could enhance US market competitiveness and investor protection by reducing offshore trading.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team26 Aug
It backs limiting client ID requirements to direct issuer-customer transactions in the primary market, while calling for clearer definitions.
The Block•Timmy Shen25 Aug
Blockchain Association backed federal stablecoin identity checks but urged agencies to exclude peer-to-peer secondary-market transfers.
The Blockchain Association's stance highlights the need for regulatory frameworks to balance innovation with privacy and practicality in digital finance.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team24 Aug
Two U.S. crypto trade groups have sued three Illinois officials to stop a 0.2% digital asset tax from taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027. Illinois crypto tax faces six legal claims The 39-page complaint, filed by the Blockchain Association and…
Why does the crypto community argue that the tax unfairly targets digital assets?
AMBCrypto•Ishika Kumari22 Aug
Blockchain Association and CCI seek injunctions, but the filing itself did not suspend the 0.2% levy.
CryptoSlate•Liam 'Akiba' Wright22 Aug
Two heavyweight crypto trade groups have dragged Illinois into court over a first-in-the-nation 0.2% tax that could hammer digital asset trades, transfers, and storage when it kicks in Jan. 1, 2027. The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation filed the complaint on Aug. 21 in Sangamon County Circuit Court against Illinois Department of Revenue […]
Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman22 Aug
Could changing these rules reduce fragmentation and trading costs for the current and the upcoming U.S. markets?
AMBCrypto•Ishika Kumari18 Aug
The Blockchain Association has backed a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to repeal two market rules adopted in 2005, arguing that their removal could make it easier for tokenized securities to trade on public blockchains. The Blockchain Association said…
The rules, established in 2005, have "failed to achieve their stated purposes," the Blockchain Association said.
The Block•Timmy Shen18 AugThe rules, established in 2005, have "failed to achieve their stated purposes," the Blockchain Association said.
The Block•Timmy Shen18 Aug
The Blockchain Association urged the SEC to repeal two Regulation NMS rules it says could obstruct tokenized securities markets.
The Supreme Court's decision could redefine banking access for digital asset firms, impacting their integration into traditional financial systems.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team13 Aug
The Blockchain Association is urging the Supreme Court to take up Custodia’s case, saying that broad Fed power over “master accounts” could be used to push crypto firms out of the banking system.
The Blockchain Association argues the Fed should not have broad discretion to deny eligible state-chartered banks direct access to its payment system.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar13 Aug