Avalon Labs Pushes for Clearer Crypto Rules in D.C. Talks
The crypto world moves fast—sometimes too fast for regulators to keep up. That’s why Avalon Labs, a company building tools for decentralized finance, sat down with the Bitcoin Policy Institute in Washington last week. The goal? To push for clearer, more practical rules around digital assets.
It’s no secret that the U.S. crypto industry has been stuck in a gray area for years. Some states have their own rules, federal agencies don’t always agree, and businesses are left guessing. Avalon seems to think that’s holding things back. And honestly, they might be right.
Why This Meeting Matters
Avalon Labs isn’t just another crypto startup. They focus on infrastructure—the kind of behind-the-scenes tech that makes decentralized finance work. Their chat with the Bitcoin Policy Institute, a group that educates lawmakers on crypto, wasn’t just about complaining. They talked specifics, like the *Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act* (BRCA), a bill that could exempt certain developers from outdated money transmission laws.
The BRCA isn’t perfect, but it’s a start. Right now, a developer writing code for a decentralized app could, in theory, face the same legal risks as a bank handling cash. That doesn’t make much sense, and Avalon’s team seems to think regulators are starting to get that.
The Bigger Picture: Why Rules (Good Ones) Help
Nobody likes red tape, but chaos isn’t great either. Here’s the thing—clear rules don’t just protect consumers. They also give companies room to build. Right now, a lot of crypto firms waste time and money trying to comply with vague or conflicting laws. Some just move overseas.
Avalon’s argument is simple: if the U.S. wants to stay competitive, it needs to fix this. Other countries, like Singapore or Switzerland, already have clearer frameworks. That’s where talent and money are flowing.
What’s Next?
This meeting wasn’t a one-off. Avalon and the Bitcoin Policy Institute plan to keep talking to lawmakers, and they’re not the only ones. The industry’s starting to realize that if it wants better rules, it has to help write them.
Will it work? Hard to say. D.C. moves slowly, and crypto’s still a political football. But at least someone’s trying. For now, that’s progress.
