The Blockchain Association hosted its third annual Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., where key U.S. lawmakers, industry stakeholders, and representatives from the decentralized infrastructure sector gathered to discuss crypto policies and their impact on national security. Denis Serikov, CEO of ThronePR, attended the summit and shared his observations in a note to Crypto.News. The event focused on aligning blockchain innovation with regulatory clarity and national security priorities.
U.S. policymakers, including House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Congressman Mike Flood, and Congressman Wiley Nickel, attended the summit to address challenges and opportunities in regulating digital assets. Discussions revolved around stablecoin regulation, securities laws, and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approach to digital asset oversight. Dave Grimaldi, Executive Vice President, Head of Government Relations at Blockchain Association, noted the positive response from members of Congress, the Administration, and regulatory agencies, highlighting the industry’s shift in perception towards crypto and blockchain technology.
President-elect Donald Trump commended the summit in a video address, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to supporting blockchain innovation while addressing national security concerns. The Blockchain Association had previously urged President-elect Trump and Congress to prioritize five key crypto actions during the administration’s first 100 days. The event also emphasized the need for state and federal cooperation to avoid overregulation, with Congressman Mike Flood expressing optimism about future collaborations between the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
A major focus of the event was the role of decentralized physical infrastructure networks in enhancing national security. Representatives from blockchain projects like CESS, Filecoin, and Helium discussed how decentralized data solutions can address vulnerabilities in centralized systems, particularly in safeguarding sensitive information and user privacy. Industry representatives also urged regulators to adopt practical policies and raised concerns about the SEC’s expanded Dealer Rule potentially stifling innovation.
The summit highlighted the collaboration between the government and the private sector to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology. Joseph Li, Co-Founder of CESS, mentioned efforts to educate U.S. representatives and senators about their technology during a visit to Capitol Hill. Overall, the event underscored the importance of regulatory clarity and national security in shaping the future of crypto policies, with industry leaders, lawmakers, and blockchain innovators working together to address challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of digital assets.
