BIP Statement On Senate Advancing GENIUS Act
Blockchain Innovation Project Co-Chairs Former Reps. David McIntosh and Tim Ryan issued the following statement in response to The Senate advancing the GENIUS Act. “The bipartisan Blockchain Innovation Project applauds the bipartisan members of the Senate who voted for the GENIUS Act. Their vote takes a big step in protecting US national security interests, strengthen […]
BIP Releases Stablecoin Legislative Guidance
Washington, D.C. – Blockchain Innovation Project Co-Chairs Former Reps. David McIntosh and Tim Ryan issued the following statement in response to recent progress on stablecoin legislation. “The Blockchain Innovation Project is very encouraged by the Senate and House progress on Stablecoin legislation as part of a whole and comprehensive crypto policy framework for the United States. Market […]
ICYMI: BIP, Nat Sec Experts, Outline Opportunities for Blockchain and Digital Assets to Enhance U.S. Security
Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it, Blockchain Innovation Project (BIP) partnered with retired CIA Operations Officer Kenneth Egan, former Associate Director of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and Deputy Chief at the Department of Justice’s Money Laundering Section Michael Mosier, former FBI Special Agent Trent Teyema, and retired Secret Service Assistant Director […]
ICYMI: BIP Co-Chair Former Rep. Tim Ryan: “To Avoid Danger, U.S. Must Lead on Crypto and Blockchain”
Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it, Blockchain Innovation Project (BIP) Co-Chair Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) published an op-ed in Newsweek outlining the need for the United States to be the global leader on new technological advances such as Blockchain and digital assets. In the piece, Rep. Ryan calls out Sen. Elizabeth Warren […]
Statement on SEC Approving Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds
Washington, D.C. – Blockchain Innovation Project Co-Chairs Former Reps. David McIntosh and Tim Ryan have issued the following statement on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to approve spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds: “The SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds is a big win for American investors and consumers. Blockchain Innovation Project […]
ICYMI: Coindesk “U.S. House’s Spending Bill Aims to Hamstring SEC’s Gensler Amid His Crypto Crackdown”
In Case You Missed It, Jesse Hamilton at Coindesk published a report on the appropriations rider that passed the U.S. House yesterday. The amendment pushes back on the SEC’s regulatory overreach by prohibiting the SEC from using federal funding for enforcement actions against digital asset transactions. Blockchain Innovation Project (BIP) worked closely with House Majority Whip […]
Statement on Passage of Emmer Amendment to FSGG Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. – Blockchain Innovation Project Co-Chairs Former Reps. David McIntosh and Tim Ryan have issued the following statement after the House passing of the Emmer amendment to the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Bill: “For too long, Gary Gensler and his SEC have acted outside of their legal constraints to wrongfully punish […]
BIP Co-Chairs David McIntosh and Tim Ryan Issue Statement
Washington, D.C. – Blockchain Innovation Project Co-Chairs Former Reps. David McIntosh and Tim Ryan have issued the following joint statement. “As we have seen in their numerous court defeats, Gary Gensler and his SEC have continuously wandered outside of their purview in their crusade against digital assets. We cannot allow this overreach against innovations that […]
BIP Co-Chairs McIntosh & Ryan Send Letter Correcting Sen. Warren, Others, on Inaccurate Hamas Crypto Claims
Washington, D.C. – Blockchain Innovation Project (BIP) Co-Chairs, Reps. David McIntosh (R-IN) and Tim Ryan (D-OH), issued a letter to all Members of Congress, as well as National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson, correcting false claims made by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Roger Marshall […]
BREAKING: The House Republican Conference has elected Rep. Tom Emmer (CFG Foundation Lifetime Score: 79%) as the Speaker-designate
Rep. Emmer, who currently serves as the Majority WHIP, sits on the House Financial Services Committee and is a strong supporter of blockchain and digital assets. Here’s what you need to know: * Rep. Emmer is spearheading an amendment to the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill to prohibit the SEC from using federal […]