From the halls of Avalanche Summit NY to the latest moves from the SEC and CFTC, and our new podcast on arbitration, read more in our latest edition of News from the Nest: linkedin.com/pulse/news-from…

Crypto regulation in the United States is entering a more formal phase, and the SEC’s proposed Reg Crypto is a good example of what this looks like. For years, crypto policy has developed through enforcement actions, staff guidance, speeches, and interpretive statements. However, formal rulemaking creates a stronger framework by giving market participants a more tangible opportunity to engage with the substance of a proposal before it becomes final. Reg Crypto addresses areas including token offerings, disclosures, exemptions, and how certain crypto-related activities fit within the SEC’s regulatory framework. For businesses building in this space, clearer rules can provide a better understanding of what they can build, how they can comply, and where regulatory responsibility sits. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week! 👀

1/ Pivoting back to the Innovation Exemption today (it's great to have so much positive SEC activity to comment on!). Today, think about how broad the universe of eligible trading pairs really is under the Exemption.

Between a packed week in New York, new SEC rulemaking, and discussions from smart contracts all the way to arbitration, there was plenty waiting for us. Read more in our new edition of News from the Nest 🦉: linkedin.com/pulse/news-from…

As digital commerce becomes faster and more autonomous, having a way to resolve disputes can’t be an afterthought. In our episode, @BridgetMaryMc points to a future where dispute resolution is built into transactions from the beginning, with clear processes and recourse established before something goes wrong. This means everything from automated resolution for smaller transactions to institutional arbitration for more complex disputes. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/4w1…

We filed our comment letter on proposed Reg Crypto right before @avax Summit, so I didn't have time to get this thread done until now. The nature of the asset matters

Welcome to Crypto Quick Takes, APC’s new street-interview-style series where we ask relevant voices in the digital asset space the questions that matter. In our first take, Chris Giancarlo discusses why sensible regulation matters for creating certainty and trust, and why he sees the broader crypto debate as one about freedom rather than technology. He also looks at the changing role of Wall Street and Washington in capital allocation, and how crypto could use algorithms to allocate capital more neutrally and put it into the hands of the people who use these services. Watch our first Crypto Quick Take with @giancarloMKTS , and stay tuned for more to come! 👏🏼🦉 #newyork #summit #avalanche #avax #avalanchesummit

What a great two days at Avalanche Summit NY! So many great people, conversations, and moments all in one place. Here are a few pics from the event so far. Thank you to everyone who has made these past two days so special. 👏🏼🦉🔺

Cross-border disputes can get complicated. In Episode 70, Bridget McCormack explains how arbitration lets parties set the framework before a dispute arises, a valuable tool for global, on-chain economy. Listen to Episode 70: open.spotify.com/episode/4w1…

New comment letter just dropped 📄 The @SECGov's proposed Reg Crypto is an important step toward a tailored framework for crypto offerings. Our submission focuses on one piece that will shape everything that follows: how “crypto asset” is defined. 🧐 Even though things like a concert ticket, a loyalty point, a tokenized security, and a protocol-native token can all be recorded on a blockchain, they carry VERY different rights, functions, and risks. We’re urging the SEC to narrow the rule’s scope around protocol tokens and keep classification grounded in the nature of the asset. 👀 Better definitions make better rules. 🦉 avalanchepolicy.com/en/comme…

We are here, New York!!  Our APC Owl has officially landed, and we’re getting ready for Summit to begin tomorrow. We’ll see you all there 🦉

Blockchain can show you that a transaction happened, it can tell you when it happened, and which key signed it. However, the dispute rarely ends there. Arbitration still requires you to look at the full picture: the agreement between the parties, the context around the transaction, who had the authority to act, and what the parties intended. As on-chain commerce grows, we need to understand both the technology and the legal framework around it. Hear more with @BridgetMaryMc in Episode 70 of The Policy Layer, Who Settles an On-Chain Dispute? Arbitration in the Web3 Economy. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/4w1…

The biggest ideas rarely come from just one person, or one company. They come from different perspectives, and people working together to push them forward. And that’s what makes Avalanche Summit such an important event. Next week, for two days in New York, builders, policymakers, developers, and so many more will be gathered in order to bringing different experiences and priorities to the table. This is the perfect space to listen to new ideas, and to form new connections. Come and be part of it! #Newyork #Blockchain #Summit #Avalanche

DeFi policy gets much more interesting once we move beyond broad labels and start looking at how these systems are structured in practice. That is what we like about @GBBC_io’s new GSMI 7.0 report on DeFi & Vaults. It looks at the full ecosystem around vaults, including curators, risk managers, custodians, compliance providers, tokenized assets, AI agents, and institutional users. For policymakers, that level of detail is crucial because responsibility depends heavily on function, discretion, governance, and control. Also very proud that @LeeSchneider5x, one of our APC co-founders, co-chaired the working group behind the report alongside @SadiaHalim from Galaxy. A very useful read if you work on DeFi, digital asset regulation, or institutional adoption. Discover more: gsmi.gbbc.io/__l5e/assets-v1…

We’re back with a new episode of The Policy Layer. This time, Bridget McCormack, President & CEO of the American Arbitration Association, joins us for a conversation on what happens when smart contracts execute, assets move on-chain, and disputes still arise. We explore how arbitration is adapting to blockchain-based transactions, AI agents, and an increasingly global digital economy, and why dispute resolution may need to become part of the infrastructure from the start. Listen to Episode 70 Who Settles an On-Chain Dispute? Arbitration in the Web3 Economy, for more on the legal questions shaping on-chain disputes and what the future of arbitration could look like: 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/4w1… 🟣 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… 🌐avalanchepolicy.com/en/podca…

New York is calling, and Avalanche Summit is almost here. Start making your plans, charge your laptop, pack the essentials, and get ready for September 16–17. We’ll see you next week in New York! More information at: avalanchesummit.com/

What has your attention in digital assets right now? Maybe it’s institutional finance, tokenization, policy, or AI and blockchain. Whatever you’re interested in, Avalanche Summit NY is bringing together people who are building, investing, leading, learning, and exploring across the ecosystem. Join us in New York, because there is plenty to discover, and plenty of people to meet. More information at: avalanchesummit.com/

Wee Ming, our Chief Legal Officer of Ava Labs and part of the APC will be speaking on September 22, at the @GBBC_io's 9th Annual #BlockchainCentral UNGA, taking place in New York City in partnership with @DLA_Piper, to discuss how we can leverage blockchain-powered solutions to accelerate progress towards the @UN #SDGs.

This fall, one of our big focuses at the Avalanche Policy Coalition is the SEC’s proposed Reg Crypto. The key issue is (you guessed it) token classification. Not everything represented on a blockchain is a financial product, and definitions that are too broad can create very messy results. We’ll also be watching how the proposal treats existing tokens, “issuers,” and exemptions. Stay tuned for more this fall 🍂

The countdown is officially ON. Join us this September 16–17 because Avalanche Summit New York is taking over Chelsea Industrial for two days of conversations, connections, and the people pushing the digital asset industry forward. From institutional blockchain adoption and tokenization to stablecoins, and digital asset policy, the conversations happening in New York are centered on where the industry is headed. You’ll find investors, policymakers, builders, founders, and enterprise leaders all in one place, with speakers including @CodyCarboneDC, @_jikim , @SummerMersinger, and @giancarloMKTS. See you at Summit. 🔺