1/ Today, BA submitted a comment to the U.S. Commerce Dept.’s proposed rule, “Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities.”
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The SEC's newly-manufactured 'ecosystem theory' is their attempt at sidestepping a faithful application of the Howey test. It should not be binding precedent.

Odd that we don't see it popping up in cases having nothing to do with digital assets 🤔

BA's brief explains why the

1/ On Friday, Blockchain Association filed a brief in support of Coinbase 🛡️'s motion to certify interlocutory appeal. We explain why adopting the SEC's 'ecosystem' theory poses a question that merits the 2d Cir to weigh in on now. Not later. 🧵

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The DOJ's opposition to Roman Storm's motions to dismiss and suppress evidence in the Tornado Cash case is filled with technical inaccuracies, obvious disdain for privacy and emerging technology, and misapplication of the law.

The TLDR of the opposition is: look at our really

1/ Here’s my recap on the last few weeks of crypto and policy in DC (and around the country) 📜

Great work by the Blockchain Association & Marisa Tashman Coppel! The finalized dealer rule presents a real threat for many trading entities & especially #DeFi & developers. It's awesome to see the industry coming together again while relying & believing in our court system.

The SEC’s dealer rule is an unlawful infringement on DeFi and in this lawsuit - filed today - the industry will prevail.

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Thanks to BA and CFAT for their continued leadership.

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Sensible SEC rules we need to protect investors and innovation by making it possible to actually come in and register? Nope.

Arbitrary and capricious SEC rules that only add to market risk? Have all you want.

The courts remain our last, best hope.

Our industry is at the forefront of economic innovation, and clear guidance from federal agencies is critical.

That’s why we’re challenging the SEC’s expanded Dealer Rule, which provides more confusion than clarity.

We are asking the court to strike down this rule.