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“Blockchain on the Beach Barbados to launch Krypto for Kids Caribbean at the University of West Indies Barbados”

Blockchain on the Beach, an educational gathering exploring blockchain technology, is partnering with the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Bermuda’s Ministry of Economy and Labour, Sandy Lane Trust, and Thirty Global LiveStream Partners including the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship to launch Krypto for Kids Caribbean October 8 in an oceanside conference geared toward young people and highlighting financial literacy and emerging technologies. The event will also feature the launch of the SHEQONOMI Global Blockchain Scholars Program. SHEQONOMI, a global multi-platform podcast listening app built by women powered

Kashifu Inuwa: Putting NITDA on the Cusp of a Revolution

Source: NITDA / National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Federal Government of Nigeria The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Federal Government Agency responsible for the development of the Information Technology sector in Nigeria. Written by Iklima Musa, Lagos, Nigeria 28/09/2022. LAGOS, NIGERIA, Sept 29, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Nothing offers a more reliable picture of a country's economic performance better than a periodic assessment of sectoral contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It's no less so in Nigeria where a report by the National Bureau of Statistics

El Salvador Talks Crypto with Policy Makers in Washington

by Gerard Dache | Apr 27, 2022 | Conference, Crypto Asset Compliance, Digital Economy Working Groups, Economic Analysis, Finance Regulations & Banking, Governance, Legal, Reg, Compliance Working Groups, Mining & Cryptocurrency On May 26, 2022, Ambassador Milena Mayorga of El Salvador will address a gathering of 600 innovators, public-sector administrators, legislators, and executives in Washington, DC. She will be sharing the experiences of El Salvador regarding the adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender. Her country leads the world in the national adoption of cryptocurrency. That evening Ambassador Mayorga will be

SCCG VENTURE FUND MAKES INVESTMENT IN PLAYCALLER

SCCG VENTURE FUND 1 MAKES INVESTMENT IN PLAYCALLER Stephen Crystal announced today one of the first gaming opportunity investments in PLAYCALLER, a Client Partner of SCCG Management, offering strategic support and business development. The SCCG Venture Fund (“SCCG VF”), managed by Stephen Crystal, David Hanlon, Pierre Cadena and Dave Antony, is an alternative investment fund that focuses on increasing value and distributing profit through investing in gaming opportunities, targeting the best opportunities for Seed / Series A funding. The fund specializes in identifying the most innovative companies and founders that

Government Blockchain Association Appoints Sean Kurzweil to its Board of Directors

Washington, D.C., March 16, 2022 - The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is pleased to announce the nomination of Sean Kurzweil to its Board of Directors. He will also serve as GBA’s CFO. Mr. Kurzweil is a seasoned executive with a multi-industry experience including financial services, technology and manufacturing, supply chain and operations, and healthcare. By day, Sean helps lead population health and value-based care efforts for a national medical group providing acute care services to women and children. His expertise spans strategic financial and operational management, virtual health care and

Harnessing the power of blockchain to build a secure future for veterans, attend ‘Leave No Veteran Behind’ on May 12

Organized by VetCoin Foundation, the event is packed with several expert discussions TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2022 -- The VetCoin Foundation 501c3, a non-profit organization working with the veteran community to provide them with a more stable and secure future by using blockchain technology, is organizing a one-day event called ‘Leave No Veteran Behind’ in Tampa, Florida, on May 12, 2022. This event aims to bring veterans under one roof and explore new options in the Web3/Metaverse, a market expected to grow to $8 Trillion in the next

Government & Financial Institutions Talk Crypto and Governance

Washington, DC (January 27-28, 2022) International government leaders, finance officers, and NGO administrators come to Washington DC to discuss The Future of Money, Governance, & the Law, strategizing next steps. According to a Chainalysis report in October of 2021, the Global Crypto adoption worldwide increased by over 880% last year. These numbers are not driven by a few crypto whales, but more likely reflect the actions of over one billion people who, without an address or official identity, do not have access to a bank account. Cryptocurrency will allow anyone