Binance.US introduced at present that it’s making a team in Washington to have interaction with lawmakers on digital asset coverage. Simultaneously, it has withdrawn from the advocacy group Blockchain Association. Both organizations sides have been tight-lipped in regards to the cut up, commenting publicly solely with brief statements.
A Binance.US spokesperson instructed Cointelegraph, “We believe it’s time we had a clear voice with meaningful impact in the emerging policy debates around digital assets and cryptocurrencies in Washington. We are excited to establish our own Government Affairs team in D.C. to actively engage in direct and constructive dialogue with U.S. policymakers on smart regulation that increases clarity and trust, while allowing American innovation and leadership to flourish in crypto.”
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also referred to as CZ, commented in Twitter on April 11 on a March report by Public Citizen during which Binance was not listed among the many high ten crypto-focused lobbyists in 2021, noting the corporate’s absence. Blockchain was ranked third in that checklist.
Damn, seems like we’d like to do our share…
Source: https://t.co/zjOVFOaT98. pic.twitter.com/eqGiUbs2hx
— CZ Binance (@cz_binance) April 11, 2022
Binance.US joined the Blockchain Association in August 2020, and founding member and Binance competitor Coinbase left shortly afterward. The Blockchain Association at the moment has “more than 80” members, in accordance to Blockchain Association spokesperson Curtis Kincaid, though the web site lists 78 member organizations.
Blockchain Association spokesman Kincaid instructed Cointelegraph, “The Blockchain Association wishes Binance.US the best of luck as they build out their operation in Washington. […] [T]he Blockchain Association will continue to build on its strong track record in 2022 to advance the shared goals of the crypto ecosystem and ensure America remains at the forefront of technological innovation.”
