Crypto Revolution: Transforming Market Structures

Blockchain Association Proposes Digital Asset Market Structure Principles

• The Blockchain Association has developed consensus-driven market structure principles for digital assets.
• The principles cover twelve key areas, emphasizing consumer protection and innovation as complementary goals.
• A distinction is made between financial activities and non-financial blockchain applications to ensure smart regulation.
• Clear frameworks for token classification are proposed to distinguish between securities, commodities, and other digital assets.
• The framework aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness while reducing friction in cross-border transactions.

The Blockchain Association’s principles offer a structured approach to digital asset regulation, focusing on consumer protection, innovation, and global competitiveness. They propose clear distinctions in token classification and support U.S. market attractiveness.