Eight American blockchain lobbying groups announce the establishment of the North American Blockchain Association (NABA)

Blockchain associations from eight U.S. states have announced the establishment of the North American Blockchain Association (NABA), an organization aimed at providing cohesive cryptocurrency policy recommendations to the federal government. Members include the Texas Blockchain Council, Alabama Blockchain Coalition, California Blockchain Advocacy Coalition, Florida Blockchain Business Association, Ohio Blockchain Committee, Pennsylvania Blockchain Coalition, Virginia Blockchain Committee and Washington Technology Industry Association's Cascadia Blockchain Council. Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council and a member of NABA's board stated that each state association is independent and retains agency rights but can act in concert with other states when necessary.