Denelle Dixon

Learn more at http://wef.ch/cryptoreg . Big thanks to @SirBitt, @AlpenSheth, @RosineKadamani, Vansa Chatikavanij, Yusuf Hussain, @matthewdavie, Jose Fernandez da Ponte, @bgarlinghouse, @sserrano44, and @clarisseawa for your collaboration and expertise

In this urgent moment, we must work with policymakers to shape informed crypto regulation or risk ending up with legislation that hampers innovation in our industry. I want us to get this right, so I was pleased to co-author this report with colleagues from @wef's GFChttps://twitter.com/StellarOrg/status/1435623605279227908 …

Emerging technologies like blockchain can help spur Haiti's economic recovery in the wake of recent disasters. Grateful to join Ambassador @BocchitEdmond at @EmbassyOfHaiti Blockchain Symposium to discuss, hosted by @BlockchainAssn & @cmesi (Nat'l Policy Network WOC Blockchain)https://twitter.com/BlockchainAssn/status/1435230780318535680 …

We invite you to register for Meridian 2021! Join us as we bring together experts in finance, policy, and technology to discuss exciting developments on the network and in the broader blockchain industry.https://twitter.com/StellarOrg/status/1432765788654485507 …

Let's be clear: blockchain technology IS infrastructure, not just a revenue source to fund it. We must put the focus back on the use cases and economic opportunity it enables. The possibilities are limitless, if legislation enables innovation to continue.https://twitter.com/Cointelegraph/status/1430535953177726982 …

7/7 The attention on digital assets during these infrastructure deal talks has SDF hopeful for a future with more informed policymaking! Thanks to Sen @RonWyden @SenToomey and @SenLummis for pushing sensible language that supports innovation.

6/7 We urge Congress to pass the Wyden-Toomey-Lummis amendment so blockchain innovators can get back to work building financial rails that serve everyone.

5/7 Let's keep tax policy technology-neutral and foster innovation in a growing industry that gives way to new opportunities and greater financial inclusion.

4/7 This is true for network validators regardless of the manner consensus is achieved. There is no sound tax reason to treat one or two consensus mechanisms differently from others.

3/7 But defining, for example, a Stellar network node or validator as a broker simply doesn't make sense. Validators don't have customers, don't execute trades, and lack reportable information.

2/7 This debate is not about taxes. At SDF, we agree with industry leaders that brokers such as crypto exchanges should comply with reporting obligations.

1/7 We support the Wyden-Toomey-Lummis infrastructure deal amendment. Blockchain innovation in the US should be supported with smart legislation and accountability that makes sense.

SDF hopes to see the Wyden-Lummis-Toomey amendment adopted. This has big implications for the future of the blockchain industry and innovation in our spacehttps://twitter.com/BlockchainAssn/status/1423049861717446660 …

There's such great innovation going on in the Stellar community today. We need regulatory clarity that'll continue to foster it.

While modifications to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal over the weekend were an improvement, we’d like to see a clearer definition on reporting responsibilities.