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Transformational Chief Executive of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund joins Blockchain Conference

Washington, DC - The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is pleased to announce that Ms. Rosemarie McClean, Chief Executive of the Pension Administration and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, will participate at the upcoming conference, The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law, on May 24-25, 2023, in Washington, DC. Ms. McClean is a seasoned leader in her field, overseeing operations in pensions administration, client services, IT, project management, and process improvement at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). She is the Executive Sponsor of a live blockchain

Dubai Fintech Summit Welcomes Crypto Oasis as Web3 Ecosystem Partner

4th May 2023, Dubai, UAE: Dubai Fintech Summit is proud to announce its partnership with Crypto Oasis as the official Web3 Ecosystem partner for the upcoming summit, which will take place on 8th and 9th May 2023. The Crypto Oasis is a MENA focused Blockchain Ecosystem headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The core elements needed for its growth are Talent, Capital, and Infrastructure. The Ecosystems stakeholders include Investors & Collectors, Start-Ups & Projects, Corporates, Science & Research Institutions, Service Providers and Government Entities & Associations. Crypto Oasis’ vision is to be

International Government Leaders Talk Crypto & Digital Assets in Washington

Washington, DC – The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is set to host an event that will bring together government leaders to discuss the radical changes in money, cryptocurrency, banks, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The conference, titled "The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law," will include law makers, regulators, innovators, and business leaders who are shaping the financial system. "The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law will bring together government leaders during this decisive time to examine changes in money and the laws governing it. We are

US Treasury Official Keynotes the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law hosted by the Government Blockchain Association (GBA), May 24-25, Washington, DC.

Washington, DC - The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) announces that D. R. Maurice, speaking in her personal capacity will be a keynote speaker at the "Future of Money, Governance, and the Law" conference on May 24-25, 2023, in the nation’s capital. The conference brings together government officials, industry leaders like Circle (CRCL) and Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company (MA), academia and many others. "D R Maurice is a leading expert in regulatory technology, sandboxes, and CBDC digitalization. She has an extensive track record with central bank governance around the world and joins

FTX Trading Bankruptcy: Protecting Your Company’s Interests.

Zuber Lawler is representing entities who received investments from Alameda Research and FTX Ventures. Alameda Research and several other FTX-related entities have filed bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware. These multiple filings are all being administered under one matter, In re FTX Trading, USBC Case No. 22-11068. Most first and second day motions have been heard and either have been granted or are currently pending. Things are moving forward. On January 18, 2023, FTX debtors moved for an order authorizing and approving procedures for a sale or transfer of what they have

Future of Money Governance & the Law New Podcast Host

Jacqueline Cooper, JD, MA LDT, NBCT, Blockchain Consultant, author, coach, speaker, and CryptoMom2, has been named the new host for GBA’s ‘The Future of Money, Governance, & the Law’ Podcast. October 10, 2022. Washington DC. The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) announces that Ms. Jacqueline Cooper has been named the new host for ‘The Future of Money Governance & the Law’ podcast. Ms. Cooper’s background is a Who’s Who of success, therefore, GBA has decided to interview her. GBA: What news or secrets are you hoping to uncover with this podcast?

Startup Funding – Wikisoft Corp. plans Digital Shake-up

Wikisoft Corp. (OTCQB:WSFT), a big data and business analytics company, today announced plans to digitize startup funding and accelerate matching startups with investors. Once a startup’s seed investment round is secured then the fledgling company powers ahead to create a minimal viable product (MVP). Once the MVP is proven, the founders of the startup will soon require further investment to accelerate growth. They participate in a series of investment rounds – series A, B or C, depending on the maturity of the business. This is a stressful period and an

Kazakhstan Is Stabilizing, Government Claims as Crypto Miners Look to Future in Country

The situation across Kazakhstan, hit by anti-government protests in the first week of the year, is normalizing, central authorities claim. The country’s massive crypto mining industry, which faced an internet blackout during civil unrest on top of power shortages, now hopes that the country will nevertheless remain an attractive location for miners. President Tokayev Has Nation Under Control After days of turmoil, the embattled administration of Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says it now has the country stabilized. Law enforcement agencies have retaken all administrative buildings that were attacked by protesters

🔴 Infrastructure Bill Impacting Crypto | This Week in Crypto – Nov 22, 2021

 The controversial U.S. infrastructure bill becomes law, Square reveals its DEX, and a crypto exchange stamps its name on a major US sports venue. These stories and more this week in crypto. Hundreds of billions of dollars of value were wiped off in a market-wide dip just a week after the crypto market had peaked. The dip brought the price of Bitcoin back down below $57,000 and other major cryptocurrencies also suffered double digit drops in value before stabilising. President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Bill containing controversial crypto

India Considers Allowing Only Preapproved Cryptocurrencies — Crypto Regulation Expected by Year-End: Report

India is reportedly considering allowing only preapproved cryptocurrencies to be listed and traded on exchanges. In addition, the government aims to both introduce and pass a cryptocurrency law by year-end. Indian Crypto Regulation and Preapproved Cryptocurrencies India is considering allowing only cryptocurrencies that have been “preapproved by the government” to be listed and traded on exchanges, Reuters reported Thursday, citing two sources familiar with the discussions. The approval process is intentionally cumbersome to deter investors from holding cryptocurrencies, the sources said, adding that the government is unlikely to go through