Lawmakers, industry leaders, and blockchain innovators gathered this week to discuss the future of crypto policies and their impact on national security.

The Blockchain Association hosted its third annual Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., on December 16-17, 2024. With key U.S. lawmakers, industry stakeholders, and representatives from the decentralized infrastructure sector in attendance, the event focused on aligning blockchain innovation with regulatory clarity and national security priorities, according to Denis Serikov, CEO of crypto PR firm ThronePR.

Serikov attended the summit and shared his observations in a note to crypto.news.

U.S. policymakers attended the event

The summit brought together policymakers, including House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Congressman Mike Flood, and Congressman Wiley Nickel, 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.

“The response from the Members of Congress, the Administration, and the regulatory agencies has grown tremendously, said Dave Grimaldi, Executive Vice President, Head of Government Relations at Blockchain Association. “That speaks to a complete 180 degree turn that this industry has gone through in the perception of crypto and blockchain technology.”

Mike Flood highlighted the need for state and federal cooperation to avoid overregulation, expressing optimism about future collaborations between the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

In a video address, President-elect Donald Trump commended the summit, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to supporting blockchain innovation while addressing national security concerns.

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