Joined November 2025
Last week was busy for the BA Team: -Comments to @USTreasury and @SECGov -Finalized GENIUS rules from @USOCC -And a new tax advocacy website (taxclarityforamerica.com) More to come this week ahead of the midterms!
1/ My first full week as interim CEO of @BlockchainAssn was a busy one. BA filed comments with Treasury, weighed in on the OCC’s final GENIUS rule, and launched a new push for tax clarity. Over at @SolanaInstitute, the team filed comments on the SEC's Reg Crypto proposal. Rulemaking season is in full swing… 🧵
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Ashok Pinto retweeted
ICMYI: This month, Injective CEO @ericinjective met with officials from the White House, SEC and CFTC in Washington, joined by our General Counsel, Head of Policy and Head of Research. Injective has spent years building the regulatory foundation to bring tokenization and onchain finance into the U.S. financial system. That work is already translating into tangible milestones: → Injective Institutional Services is an SEC-registered transfer agent, providing regulated ownership recordkeeping services for tokenized securities. → INJ futures are listed on CFTC-regulated U.S. markets, connecting Injective to regulated financial infrastructure. → Injective is developing institutional-grade infrastructure to bring tokenized stocks, funds and real-world assets onchain. → Our legal and policy teams continue engaging directly with U.S. lawmakers and regulators to help shape the future of digital asset regulation. While much of the industry is only beginning to navigate the American regulatory landscape, $INJ has been laying the groundwork for years. The next era of finance will be built onchain, and Injective is positioning itself to help lead that transformation in America. Join the journey with us.
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Ashok Pinto retweeted
We have an opportunity to give Americans workable tax rules and builders a reason to build in the US. @BlockchainAssn launched TaxClarityforAmerica.com to make it easy to send a letter to your representatives to push for commonsense crypto tax rules. Make your voice heard!
1/ Today, Blockchain Association sent a letter to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to advance thoughtful, bipartisan digital asset tax legislation. We're also launching TaxClarityforAmerica.com so Americans can make their voices heard. theblockchainassociation.org…
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President Trump fundamentally transformed the future of finance with the signing of the GENIUS Act last year. Today, U.S. Treasury’s @USOCC took a critical step toward implementing this historic legislation with the release of a final rule that delivers a federal framework for payment stablecoins that further cements American dominance in digital assets.
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The GENIUS Act final rule advances @POTUS’ and @SecScottBessent’s vision for American leadership in digital assets. The @USOCC is providing a clear, practical framework for payment stablecoin innovation, with strong standards for reserve backing, redemption, and risk management. occ.gov/topics/charters-and-…
President Trump fundamentally transformed the future of finance with the signing of the GENIUS Act last year. Today, U.S. Treasury’s @USOCC took a critical step toward implementing this historic legislation with the release of a final rule that delivers a federal framework for payment stablecoins that further cements American dominance in digital assets.
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By implementing the GENIUS Act, the Trump Administration paves the way to faster payments, more innovation, and stronger demand for U.S. Treasuries. Sound implementation of my legislation is critical to securing American leadership in digital asset innovation.
The GENIUS Act marks a watershed moment in American finance, further cementing the United States as the crypto capital of the world. Just as President Abraham Lincoln’s National Currency Act of 1863 established a national framework for bank-issued currency, the GENIUS Act establishes a federal framework for payment stablecoins in the digital age. The @USOCC's final rule carries that landmark legislation forward, providing a clear, practical foundation for private-sector innovation, competition, and American leadership in digital assets.
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My favorite part of @BlockchainAssn has always been the people. BA has always been a magnet for hardworking, talented people – including so many who’ve gone on to lead across our industry. I got to work with @millercwl at BA…now he’s my boss at @SolanaInstitute! And he’s one of so many BA alumni doing incredible things. That tradition continues with this team. Get to know them, hear what they have to say, and give them a follow.
1/ Crypto policy is being shaped in Washington…And our team is at the table – fighting for clear rules, protecting builders and innovators, and making sure our members’ voices are heard. Meet the people driving that work. Follow them for insights straight from the policy front lines. 🧵
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Every crypto user I talk to -- retail and institutional alike -- says the same thing: the most challenging part of using digital assets is navigating the complexity of tax compliance, even for the most routine transactions. The IRS guidance hasn’t kept up, and people just want to get it right. While Congress is home for the elections, let your members know what changes are needed: taxclarityforamerica.com
1/ Today, Blockchain Association sent a letter to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to advance thoughtful, bipartisan digital asset tax legislation. We're also launching TaxClarityforAmerica.com so Americans can make their voices heard. theblockchainassociation.org…
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All year, @BlockchainAssn and our members have pushed for digital asset tax reform on Capitol Hill. Americans who use crypto and companies that operate in the space aren’t asking for special treatment. They want to meet their tax obligations and deserve fair, workable rules to do so. With bills in both chambers, it’s time to get this done.
1/ Today, Blockchain Association sent a letter to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to advance thoughtful, bipartisan digital asset tax legislation. We're also launching TaxClarityforAmerica.com so Americans can make their voices heard. theblockchainassociation.org…
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3/ Our Digital Asset Tax Principles offer a practical foundation: - A meaningful de minimis exemption - Mining and staking rewards taxed as newly created property upon disposition - Reporting that protects taxpayer privacy - Tax that follows economic substance, not technical form - Wash sale rules that prevent abuse without penalizing everyday activity
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2/ 67 million Americans hold and use digital assets, but the tax rules that govern them were written for a different era. The result: uncertainty for taxpayers, disproportionate compliance burdens, and pressure on innovation to move offshore.
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1/ Today, Blockchain Association sent a letter to Senate and House leadership urging Congress to advance thoughtful, bipartisan digital asset tax legislation. We're also launching TaxClarityforAmerica.com so Americans can make their voices heard. theblockchainassociation.org…
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End/ One team. A shared mission: a future where the digital asset industry can build, grow, and thrive in the United States. Follow the BA team. Stay informed. Help us move the work forward.
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5/ Bringing policymakers and industry leaders into the same room to move the conversation forward. Follow @Chris_Jonas_DC, SVP of Strategic Communications, for the latest on our 5th Annual Policy Summit and BA partner events.
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4/ Bringing the industry together – and turning member expertise into impact. Follow: @DanSpuller – EVP, Industry Affairs @Mara_Abiera – Director, Member Services @SophiaCookDC – Member Development & Partnerships Associate
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3/ Defending builders. Advancing clear rules. Making the case on Capitol Hill. Follow: @Advocate4Web3 – EVP, Legal & Government Relations @JackSolowey – Senior Counsel, Policy & Regulatory Affairs @Jeremy_Epner – Government Relations Associate
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2/ Turning industry priorities into policy. Follow @lindsayfraser0, Chief Policy Officer, for digital asset policy updates, analysis, and what Washington’s next moves mean for the industry.
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1/ Crypto policy is being shaped in Washington…And our team is at the table – fighting for clear rules, protecting builders and innovators, and making sure our members’ voices are heard. Meet the people driving that work. Follow them for insights straight from the policy front lines. 🧵
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Ashok Pinto retweeted
THE BLOCK: The Blockchain Association urged lawmakers to pass crypto tax legislation in a letter to Senate leadership on Thursday. “Americans who use digital assets aren't asking for special treatment," said Lindsay Fraser, chief policy officer of the Blockchain Association. "They want to follow the law and pay the taxes they owe, but today's rules are often unclear and unworkable."
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