The Blockchain Association recently held its third annual Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., drawing together a diverse group of Congressional leaders, regulators, and industry experts to discuss the future of digital asset policy and regulation in the United States.

During the two-day event, participants engaged in discussions on various topics such as market structure, stablecoin legislation, privacy technology, and how cryptocurrency intersects with national security and artificial intelligence.

Superintendent Adrienne Harris from the New York State Department of Financial Services provided updates on state-level crypto regulation. She highlighted the ongoing evolution of the BitLicense framework and stressed the need for maintaining high standards while encouraging innovation.

Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Representative French Hill (R-AR) shared insights into the House Financial Services Committee’s work on crypto legislation. They outlined priorities for upcoming congressional sessions, particularly focusing on market structure reform and stablecoin regulation.

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, discussed his vision for banking policy and digital asset regulation. He emphasized creating clear regulatory frameworks that promote innovation while safeguarding consumers. He also announced plans to establish a new digital assets subcommittee within the Senate Banking Committee during the next Congressional session.

Outgoing FBI Chief of Staff Jon Lenzner addressed how cryptocurrency intersects with artificial intelligence and national security concerns.

Kristin Smith, CEO of Blockchain Association, delivered a keynote speech detailing the organization’s 2025 roadmap. She underscored the industry's impact during the 2024 election cycle and highlighted opportunities to pass effective regulations under a pro-crypto Congress and Trump administration.

Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Wiley Nickel (D-NC) discussed bipartisan approaches to market structure reform and stablecoin regulation. Their discussion reflected growing consensus among congressional members on key digital asset policies.

A wide array of speakers participated in the summit, including members of Congress such as Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Rep.-elect Addison McDowell (R-NC), among others; regulatory officials like Hester Peirce from the Securities and Exchange Commission; industry leaders including Christopher Giancarlo from Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP; Shayne Coplan from Polymarket; Marta Belcher from Filecoin Foundation; Marco Santori from Kraken; Julie Stitzel from Digital Currency Group; Amanda Tuminelli from DeFi Education Fund; Katherine Minarik from Uniswap Labs; Rebecca Rettig from Polygon Labs; Lauren Belive from Ripple; Bill Hughes from Consensys; Nilmini Rubin from Hedera; Kara Calvert from Coinbase; Candace Kelly from Stellar Development Foundation; Seth Hertlein from Ledger; Jason Somensatto from Chainalysis; Nikhil Raghuveera from Predicate; Colin McLaren from Cedar Innovation Foundation; Jennifer Schulp and Jack Solowey both representing Cato Institute along with other notable figures.

Videos of the Policy Summit will be available by week’s end. The next summit is scheduled for December 8-9, 2025 at Intercontinental–The Wharf in Washington, D.C.

Blockchain Association serves as a collective voice for the cryptocurrency industry in shaping forward-thinking policies supporting innovation within this sector.