# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Washington Lobbying

The Washington Power of the Crypto Sphere

The crypto policy landscape in Washington has evolved significantly, now comprising a network of think tanks, trade associations, and ecosystem-specific advocacy groups. Key organizations include: - **Coin Center (2014)**: The first crypto policy think tank, focused on user rights, self-custody, privacy, and tax reforms like taxing staking rewards only upon sale. - **Blockchain Association (2018)**: The largest industry group with 100+ members, advocating for tax equality, market structure legislation, and DeFi protection. - **DeFi Education Fund (2021)**: Focused on DeFi, protecting developers, empowering users, and promoting permissionless blockchains. - **Solana Policy Institute (2025)**: The first ecosystem-specific group, pushing for tokenized securities and expanded accredited investor definitions. - **Hyperliquid Policy Center (2026)**: Dedicated to regulatory clarity for decentralized perpetual futures trading. Shared priorities include developer protection (via the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act), staking tax reform, self-custody rights, and small transaction tax exemptions. While all align on core issues, each specializes in distinct areas—from ideological advocacy (Coin Center) to ecosystem-specific agendas (Solana, Hyperliquid). This reflects a mature, multi-faceted approach to crypto policy engagement.

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