It’s the third time that the team from DisruptionBanking has attended the North American Blockchain Summit, and each year the event gets better and the content more relevant. As each year topics include policy, bitcoin mining, AI, stablecoins, Bitcoin strategic reserves, and more.
There is a big difference in 2025. And that is the pro-crypto policies coming out of the White House. Something the industry hadn’t been able to rely on in the past, but which this year has been pivotal in helping the U.S., and Texas, develop as a leader in digital assets. There has also been heightened interest in companies like Riot Platforms, one of this year’s summit sponsors alongside Cardano, Luxor, and Stand With Crypto.
The North American Blockchain Summit is an integral part of the digital assets conference calendar. It is also an event where crypto native organizations like Hedera, Polkadot, Cardano, Coinbase, DCG, and others have been able to engage with the crypto debate here in Texas. A place where the American dream is still very much alive today.
What is the North American Blockchain Association (NABA)?
In keeping with tradition, Lee Bratcher, the President of the Texas Blockchain Council welcomed delegates to this years Digital Asset Conference. He was closely followed by the North American Blockchain Association’s Executive Director Jessi Goostree, who had some important news to share.
The North American Blockchain Association (NABA) was launched in January 2025 in Dallas, Texas. It represents a unified voice for the digital assets industry in the U.S. and Canada.
NABA aims to provide member organizations with resources and collaboration to engage policymakers to advocate for regulatory frameworks that foster digital asset innovation. To ensure that the region remains competitive globally, NABA will also prioritize strategic partnerships to establish North America as the preferred business development and growth jurisdiction.
Jessi explained how NABA’s mission is simple, but powerful: “Connect, amplify, and advance,” she shared. “We connect diverse stakeholders across the continent. We amplify innovative ideas, and we advance policies that keep blockchain open dynamic and thriving.”
Jessi pointed out how industry veterans like Coinbase and Digital Currency Group (DGC) have been pivotal in supporting NABA’s activities and mission. How Texas and the stakeholders in the state have been a key part of supporting the fortunes of the crypto industry in North America.
North American Blockchain Association and Blockchain Association Announce Partnership to Bridge Federal-State Stablecoin Policy Coordination
The North American Blockchain Association (NABA) and the Blockchain Association (BA) today announced the launch of a strategic alliance to bridge state and federal stablecoin policy coordination. The partnership, presented on stage at the North American Blockchain Summit, will focus on ensuring that state policymakers understand the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act) and can effectively develop supporting state-level regulations.
This collaboration represents the first formal partnership between NABA, the leading coordinator of state-level blockchain policy efforts, and the BA, the premier federal blockchain advocacy organization. The alliance combines NABA’s grassroots network across the U.S. with BA’s deep federal policy expertise.
With the recent passage of the GENIUS Act establishing federal stablecoin regulations, both organizations recognize the importance of equipping state officials and regulators with a thorough understanding of federal requirements as they develop complementary state policies. The partnership addresses a critical need: preventing conflicting regulatory approaches that could fragment the national stablecoin framework.
“This partnership fills a vital gap in our policy ecosystem by connecting state-level implementation with federal innovation frameworks,” added Jessi Goostree. “NABA represents the collective voice of states, territories, and provinces working to advance coherent blockchain policies. Partnering with the Blockchain Association ensures our state-level constituents have direct access to federal policy expertise as they navigate this new regulatory landscape.”
The North American Blockchain Summit and the Texas Blockchain Council continue to be the voice that represents the crypto industry in Texas. But their role in developing policy in Texas is just part of the greater mission. The development of the North American Blockchain Association and its partnership with the Blockchain Association will strengthen further the great work that has already been accomplished.
Author: Andy Samu
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About the North American Blockchain Association
The North American Blockchain Association (NABA) exists to connect diverse stakeholders across the continent, amplify innovative ideas, and advance policies at the state and regional level that champion a dynamic, open, and thriving blockchain ecosystem. Founded by leaders of successful state and regional blockchain associations, NABA fills a critical gap in the policy landscape by building the legal and market foundations through grassroots coalition building and real-world pilot programs that showcase blockchain innovation to state governments.
About Blockchain Association
Blockchain Association is the unified voice of the cryptocurrency industry. Our members include the sector’s leading investors, companies, and projects, working together to support a future-forward, pro-innovation national policy and regulatory framework for the crypto economy.
