BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) ("BTCS" or the "Company"), a leader in blockchain infrastructure and technology, is pleased to announce its partnership with Figment Inc. ("Figment"), one of the world's foremost blockchain infrastructure providers, for the launch of its Staker Protection Plan.

Today, Figment, the leading independent staking infrastructure provider with over $15B in staked assets, announced it is joining the Blockchain Association, the leading trade association for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. Joining forces with the country’s preeminent exchanges, venture capital firms, infrastructure, and service providers emphasizes Figment’s continued leadership role in shaping regulation that facilitates institutional crypto adoption.As institutional interest in protocol staking continues to grow, Figment’s membership in the Blockchain Association reinforces its commitment to working with policymakers and regulators to establish clear guidelines for the staking ecosystem in particular. This collaboration comes at a crucial time as the industry seeks regulatory clarity, particularly regarding the treatment of protocol staking in exchange-traded products.“We are excited to welcome Figment as a member of the Blockchain Association. As the U.S. moves into a new era for digital assets, establishing regulatory clarity around staking will be critical. We look forward to the Figment team lending their expertise to these policy conversations in DC”, states Kristin Smith, CEO at Blockchain Association.Through the Association, Figment will focus on key educational and advocacy initiatives, including:Protocol staking in ETPsDevelopment of staking regulatory frameworksEducation on the distinction between protocol staking and yield productsCross-jurisdictional policy alignmentAs a member of the Blockchain Association, Figment strengthens its position as a trusted voice in shaping the future of digital asset infrastructure