Jessica M (She/Her)
@Jessi_inDC
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UT2DC. All about blockchain, innovation, and creating a better tech future. Give me all the bad scary movies recs. Obvi all views are my own.
Washington, DC
Joined June 2012
Widely regarded as a #DeFi pioneer, the @BlockchainAssn proudly hosted our longtime member & friend @StaniKulechov, Founder of @Aave. From its ETHLend origins, #Aave has grown into one of the largest and most innovative decentralized lending networks. We’re proud to partner
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1/ Crypto has always been a bipartisan issue. Bipartisan market structure reform is still on the table, and it’s vital that our policymakers remain engaged. 🧵
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The @BlockchainAssn is proud to return as a partner for the 2nd annual #DCPrivacySummit — where privacy, security, and digital identity converge. Proud to see several BA members sponsoring this year’s event: @0xPredicate | @AleoHQ | @Zcash | @TheDRC_ | @paradigm |
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The legendary @dntse and @babylonlabs_io team are proving why Bitcoin remains a bedrock of innovation. Their work is unlocking #Bitcoin’s security for a new era of decentralized networks. 🟧⚡️ #BTC #SFTechWeek #BTCFi
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Excited for another impactful listening tour! Our members do incredible work -- it makes this role so fulfilling. Let's go 🚀
The @BlockchainAssn Member Listening Tour continues — this week we’re on the ground in San Francisco 🌉 for #SFTechWeek. Alongside @SKMersinger, @Jessi_inDC, @sarahamilby, and our new EVP of Legal & Gov Affairs Ashok Pinto, we’re bringing the latest from Washington to our Bay
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✈️ Even with Washington in shutdown, the @BlockchainAssn Member Listening Tour rolls on — next stop: San Francisco 🚋🌉 📅 October 8–10 Coinciding with #SFTechWeek, I’ll join @SKMersinger, @Jessi_inDC & @sarahamilby to meet directly with members and discuss national priorities
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*cue Chicago Bulls intro*
✈️ @BlockchainAssn Member Listening Tour kicks off this week. 📍First stop: Chicago With Congress in August recess, @SKMersinger @DanSpuller @sarahamilby & @Jessi_inDC are on the road — meeting directly with members to discuss national priorities: market structure, stablecoins,
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Excited to be testifying today alongside: @jasonsomensatto (@coincenter), @AMangiero (@crypto_council), Sarah Reilly (@Fidelity), and Corey Frayer (@ConsumerFed) to advocate for clear and simple tax rules for digital assets.
1/ Tune in to livestream as @SKMersinger testifies in today’s House Ways & Means Subcommittee hearing “Making America the Crypto Capital of the World: Ensuring Digital Asset Policy Built for the 21st Century.” Follow along below for updates: 👇
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Today, the Senate has an opportunity to help provide a more level playing field for digital assets. By adding the Lummis tax amendment to the Big Beautiful Bill, the Senate can create more fairness and long-term sustainability in our industry. @BlockchainAssn supports this
America leads in financial innovation, and thanks to President Trump, we are keeping it that way! 🇺🇸 I am working on an OBBB amendment to ensure Americans can use digital assets without fear of tax violations. More to come soon!
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1/ Today, the House Financial Services and Agriculture Committees will markup the CLARITY Act – market structure legislation for digital assets. Blockchain Association CEO @SKMersinger issued the following statement ahead of today’s hearings:
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I’m excited to connect, collaborate, and champion thoughtful policy solutions, together. Please reach out and get in touch. I’m excited for what’s ahead!
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At @BlockchainAssn we’re working every day to make sure the United States remains competitive, forward-looking, and the global leader in digital assets. (LFG)
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After several years away from the tech sector, it’s great to be back. This time, with a renewed focus on consumer-focused, secure, and competitive crypto innovation. 🪙
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Three weeks in and I’ve hit the ground running, collaborating with my team and our member organizations to advance legislation that supports stablecoin innovation and digital assets in the United States.
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I've got some news! I’m thrilled to announce my new role at @BlockchainAssn as Senior Director of Government Relations.
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The US Supreme Court should overturn the Facebook’s “Oversight Board’s” “ruling” which upholds the outlawing of the 45th President of the United States from social media. This is a big tech, corporate oligarchy without standing and it’s gone too far. Enough is enough.
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So much attention has been paid to Derek Chauvin’s lack of humanity toward George Floyd, but I can’t stop thinking about the powerful humanity of all the bystanders who tried to intervene to save his life. This verdict would not have been possible without them.
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