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Former CFTC Chairman Joins Chamber of Digital Commerce Board of Advisors

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Former CFTC Chairman Joins Chamber of Digital Commerce Board of Advisors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 17, 2019 — The Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world’s first and largest trade organization for the blockchain and digital asset community, today announced that the Honorable J. Christopher Giancarlo joined its Board of Advisors.

Giancarlo, is a renowned blockchain technology advocate and key contributor to the global discourse on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. During his tenure as chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the agency published primers on virtual currencies and smart contracts, and the first bitcoin futures contracts were offered. The CFTC also launched LabCFTC to provide better tools and resources to the agency. Perhaps most important for the industry, Giancarlo called for a “Do No Harm” regulatory approach towards blockchain technology.

“Chris Giancarlo brings substantial knowledge and a shared commitment towards blockchain innovation to our Board of Advisors,” said Perianne Boring, founder & president, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “His regulatory, legal, and financial markets expertise, coupled with his insightful approach toward encouraging advancements in technology, will be invaluable to the Chamber and our members as we continue to grow the blockchain ecosystem.”

“The Chamber is at the epicenter of this emerging field of technology that can only be described as a movement,” said Giancarlo. “I’m looking forward to joining this group of Advisory Board leaders, from many fields and areas of expertise, whom are already working to promote the adoption of this transformative technology. It is my hope that together we can streamline and modernize the regulatory environment and encourage further blockchain innovation.”

Chris Giancarlo is an American attorney and former business executive who served as 13th Chairman of the United States CFTC. Giancarlo was first nominated as a CFTC Commissioner by President Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed in June 2014. He was subsequently nominated as CFTC Chairman by President Donald Trump and again unanimously confirmed in August 2017. He departed the CFTC in July 2019 following the expiration of his five-year term.  Before entering public service, Giancarlo served as the executive vice president of financial services firm GFI Group Inc. and as executive vice president and U.S. legal counsel of Fenics Software. He has also held partner roles at the law firms of Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner and Giancarlo & Gleiberman, and was an associate at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle.

About the Chamber of Digital Commerce

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s first and largest trade association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry. For more information, please visit: DigitalChamber.org, and follow us on Twitter @DigitalChamber.

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Chamber Releases Understanding Digital Tokens: AML

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Chamber’s Token Alliance Addresses Anti-Money Laundering Compliance in its “Understanding Digital Token” Series

September 10, 2019

Today, we are pleased to introduce “Considerations and Guidelines for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance” to complement our “Understanding Digital Tokens” series.  This report supplements our earlier reports from the series on securities and non-securities tokens, consumer protection, and the data and trends on the industry.

(Read our recent blog posts here describing the series.)

AML compliance continues to be a primary focus of industry since FinCEN published its original guidance on convertible virtual currencies in 2013. The latest approval by the FATF of Recommendations involving virtual assets and virtual asset service providers and FinCEN’s most recent guidance for virtual currency businesses keep these issues at the forefront of industry priority.

Modernizing the United States’ AML laws is an important goal, particularly in light of the advances in blockchain and digital asset technology that enable people and industries to engage in commerce in new and important ways. Like any industry and any currency, these technologies can be used for incredibly important purposes; but also, in some cases, to engage in unlawful activity.

These AML guidelines and considerations are designed to assist industry to detect and deter illicit activity by:

  • Stressing the importance of preventing money laundering and terrorist financing;
  • Setting out the rules and regulations that certain categories of businesses must follow with respect to establishing formal anti-money laundering policies and practices;
  • Highlighting OFAC requirements and sanctions screening; and
  • Establishing a set of guidelines for token sponsors and token trading platforms to consider when crafting AML compliance programs.

Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn as we introduce future segments including guidelines around cyber security and the introduction of legal landscapes surrounding additional countries and the laws that apply to digital tokens.

CLICK TO VIEW THE REPORT 

Blockchain Leaders Look to Establish Canada as Global Hub for Development & Innovation

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Blockchain Leaders Look to Establish Canada as Global Hub for Development and Innovation

TORONTO, September 3, 2019 – Canada’s foremost leaders in blockchain are convening in Toronto to kick-off the Toronto Global Forum on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 to showcase their vision to see a new Silicon Valley for blockchain built in Canada. The Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada is leading a panel discussing Canada’s opportunity to establish itself as a global hub for blockchain technology development and innovation. 

Panelists will share key insights on the Canadian market opportunity with business and public sector leaders, including an update on the ongoing “Canadian Blockchain Census” to be released later this month. The Census is Canada’s first-ever blockchain ecosystem report, developed in partnership with the Blockchain Research Institute. Based on insights and interviews from hundreds of companies, regulators, government agencies, post-secondary institutions and more, the Census will present leaders with tangible data on the size, scale and value of the blockchain ecosystem. 

Tanya Woods, Managing Director, Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada – will moderate the panel discussion featuring Don Tapscott, Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Blockchain Research Institute; Iliana Oris Valiente, Managing Director and Canada Innovation Hub & Blockchain lead, Accenture; and Wes Fulford, CEO, Bitfarms.

The panel will also build on the set of recommendations issued by the Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada to the federal government, ahead of the upcoming election, to create a clear regulatory framework for the advancement of blockchain technology. 

“With high-paying jobs, skilled talent, and strong innovation ecosystem, Canada’s potential to build the infrastructure of the global digital economy is significant,” said Woods. “The time to seize this opportunity is now. We hope that after Election 2019, we see a stronger commitment from government leaders to embrace and support Canada’s blockchain innovation ecosystem.”

“Canada is in the running to become home to the Silicon Valley of blockchain, the technology which represents nothing less than the second era of the Internet,” said Tapscott. “This opportunity is in our grasp, but it will require meaningful action from our leaders to make the most of it.” 

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About the Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada

The Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada provides dedicated support for Canada’s emerging and rapidly growing blockchain ecosystem. Our mission is to promote the acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain-based technologies. As broad and multi-sectoral applications of blockchain technology continue to emerge, so too do the complex policy, legislative, and regulatory issues.  These unique issues are driving critical conversations across our country. They are also demanding attention and action from governments around the globe and will do so for the foreseeable future. Through education, advocacy, and working closely with policy makers, regulatory agencies and industry, our goal is to develop an environment that fosters blockchain innovation, infrastructure, job creation, and investment in Canada. 

For more information, please visit: DigitalChamber.org/Canada
Follow us: @DigitalChamber and @DigiChamberCDN.

 

For more information or to schedule an interview with Managing Director, Tanya Woods, please contact:

Madison Simmons
613-233-8906
madison@impactcanada.com

Chamber Releases Understanding Digital Tokens: Considerations and Guidelines for Consumer Protection

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Chamber Releases Understanding Digital Tokens: Considerations and Guidelines for Consumer Protection

August 20, 2019

Today, we are pleased to introduce “Considerations and Guidelines for Consumer Protection” as part of our “Understanding Digital Tokens” series of guidelines focused on the rapidly evolving token landscape, the laws and regulations that apply, and the trends, facts, and figures behind them. The consumer protection segment complements the “Considerations and Guidelines for Securities and Non-Securities Tokens” and “Market Overviews and Trends in Token Project Fundraising Events”, which were published last week.

(Read our recent blog post describing the importance of this series of reports.)

Consumer protection laws may apply to digital tokens in certain circumstances. In the consumer protection segment, we identify those circumstances most likely to result in the application of consumer protection laws to activities involving digital tokens. We also describe the source and scope of federal and state consumer protection authority and provide guidelines to help token sponsors and token trading platforms avoid running afoul of consumer protection laws. 

Federal and state consumer protection laws may apply to activities involving digital tokens.

Its complex to be sure when you consider the number of agencies in the United States alone that must be considered. For example, at the federal level alone:

    • the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices (UDAP) in or affecting interstate commerce;
    • the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has the authority to enforce and prohibit unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices (UDAAP) engaged in by any person offering or providing a consumer financial product or service; and
    • the Department of Justice (DOJ) has a Consumer Protection Branch that coordinates with the FTC, CFPB, and other federal agencies to enforce consumer protection statutes.

At the state level, state Attorneys General have broad consumer protection authority to protect their citizens from unfair and deceptive acts and practices. State money-transmission licensing laws have consumer protection aspects that may apply in the context of transmission activities involving digital tokens.

We invite you to read the Consumer Protection segment to learn more about how these laws can be applied. In the coming weeks, we also intend to publish guidelines around cyber security and anti-money laundering. We will be supplementing our legal landscape on a rolling basis with the introduction of additional countries and the laws that apply to digital tokens.

Read more about the work of the Token Alliance and view the series of “Understanding Digital Tokens” reports that have already been released on our website.

Chamber of Digital Commerce Publishes Series of Reports As Resource for The Token Ecosystem

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Chamber Publishes Series of Reports As Resource For The Token Ecosystem

The Chamber’s Token Alliance Introduces Second Edition of “Understanding Digital Tokens”

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 14, 2019 — The Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world’s first and largest trade organization for the blockchain and digital asset community, is introducing its second edition of “Understanding Digital Tokens,” a series of reports focused on the rapidly evolving token landscape.

This new series is a follow-on installment to the initial report released by the Chamber’s Token Alliance last year. The second edition will be released to provide the industry and policymakers with an even deeper dive into the overall regulatory and market landscape of the token ecosystem.

“We are in a moment when technological advancement is pushing the boundaries of decades-long established law. These laws were made at a time when tokenized assets and instantaneous digital transfers of value were not contemplated. It is exciting to be a part of it, but it also entails risks,” said Amy Davine Kim, chief policy officer, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “We view this as an important resource to provide policymakers, regulators, and practitioners with the tools to make informed decisions when engaging in the token economy.”

To facilitate the development of token businesses as well as minimize incidents of fraud and compliance challenges, the next edition of the series will tackle a number of issues impacting this ecosystem.

The series will roll-out over the next few weeks, starting with the following:

  • Considerations and Guidelines for Securities and Non-Securities Tokens – describes securities tokens with corresponding guidelines related to the legal and regulatory frameworks that apply to them. It also details the application of the securities laws, regulations, and rules of the United States for the issuance and trading of tokenized securities.
  • Market Overviews and Trends in Token Project Fundraising Events – presents economic and market trends, facts, and figures from 2013 to the present to better understand the scope of the growing token evolution.

Future segments of the series will include:

  • Considerations and Guidelines for Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
  • Compliance and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)
  • Considerations and Guidelines for Consumer Protection
  • Considerations and Guidelines for Advancing Cyber Security in the Token Economy
  • Global Legal Landscapes Governing Digital Tokens

 

To view the series, visit the “Token Policy Guidelines & Resources” page and follow the Chamber on Twitter @digitalchamber and LinkedIn for details on the publication of future segments.

About the Chamber of Digital Commerce 
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s first and largest trade association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry. For more information, please visit: DigitalChamber.org, and follow us @DigitalChamber.

Media Contact
Marie Knowles
+1 202.656.8037
marie@digitalchamber.org

Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada Calling on Federal Parties to Build National Framework for Blockchain in Canada

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Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada Calling on Federal Parties to Build National Framework for Blockchain in Canada

OTTAWA, August 13, 2019 – Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada, the voice of Canada’s blockchain community, is releasing its election campaign and strategy. The plan – “Strategizing for the Future:  Building a National Framework for Blockchain in Canada” – calls on federal parties to recognize Canada’s robust blockchain and digital asset ecosystem.

“The federal government has indicated its interest in expanding Canada’s innovation capacity and leadership around the globe, and we believe blockchain should be a key technology included in these conversations,” said Tanya Woods, Managing Director. “We encourage all federal parties to support blockchain in their election platforms.”

Put simply, a blockchain is a distributed ledger that holds an immutable record of digital asset transactions. Virtually all assets, tangible or intangible, can be recorded, traded, and tracked on a blockchain. Over the last decade, blockchain technology has shown the capacity to improve business processes, increase efficiency, and promote transparency in both private and public sector applications. A survey from the World Economic Forum expects about 10 percent of global GDP to be stored on blockchains by 2025.

Some of the most prominent and forward-thinking blockchain innovators are Canadian. However, lagging policy and regulatory uncertainty in this space are driving businesses out of the country and into more competitive jurisdictions. Without action from the federal government, Canada’s position as a global leader will be threatened.

“We look forward to working with Canada’s political and policy leaders to develop and implement a robust blockchain innovation strategy that drives prosperity, job creation and investment in Canada. We are hopeful for the future of our industry in Canada,” said Woods.

 

About the Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada

The Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada provides dedicated support for Canada’s emerging and rapidly growing blockchain ecosystem. Our mission is to promote the acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain-based technologies. As broad and multi-sectoral applications of blockchain technology continue to emerge, so too do the complex policy, legislative, and regulatory issues.  These unique issues are driving critical conversations across our country. They are also demanding attention and action from governments around the globe and will do so for the foreseeable future. Through education, advocacy, and working closely with policy makers, regulatory agencies and industry, our goal is to develop an environment that fosters blockchain innovation, infrastructure, job creation, and investment in Canada.

For more information, please visit: DigitalChamber.org/Canada

Follow us: @DigitalChamber and @DigiChamberCDN.

 

For more information or to schedule an interview with Managing Director, Tanya Woods, please contact:

Madison Simmons
madison@impactcanada.com

Kayode Southwood
kayode@impactcanada.com

Chamber Publishes Series of Reports As Resource For The Token Ecosystem

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Chamber Publishes Series of Reports As Resource For The Token Ecosystem

August 8, 2019

The Chamber’s Token Alliance Introduces Second Edition of “Understanding Digital Tokens”

We are pleased to introduce a series of reports focused on the rapidly evolving token landscape, its complexities, the laws and regulations that apply, and the trends, facts and figures behind them. As demonstrated in our initial report released last year, the way in which digital tokens operate is complex and can maintain multiple characteristics – from an investment contract, to something necessary for utilizing a digital platform, to a form of payment or exchange. Today we are introducing the second edition of “Understanding Digital Tokens,” as a follow-on installment to that initial report. The second edition will be released as a series of reports, providing the industry and policymakers with an even deeper dive into the overall regulatory and market landscape of the token ecosystem.

“We are in a moment when technological advancement is pushing the boundaries of decades-long established law. These laws were made at a time when tokenized assets and instantaneous digital transfers of value were not contemplated. It is exciting to be a part of it, but it also entails risks,” said Amy Davine Kim, chief policy officer, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “We view this as an important resource to provide policymakers, regulators, and practitioners with the tools to make informed decisions when engaging in the token economy.”

To facilitate the development of token businesses as well as minimize incidents of fraud and compliance challenges, the next edition of the series will tackle a number of issues impacting this ecosystem.

The “Understanding Digital Tokens” reports will be rolled out as part of an ongoing series starting with the following segments:

      • Considerations and Guidelines for Securities and Non-Securities Tokens – describes securities tokens with corresponding guidelines related to the legal and regulatory frameworks that apply to them. It also details the application of the securities laws, regulations, and rules of the United States for the issuance and trading of tokenized securities. This publication also republishes considerations and guidelines for non-securities tokens as published in July 2018.
      • Market Overviews and Trends in Token Project Fundraising Events – presents economic and market trends, facts, and figures from 2013 to the present to better understand the scope of the growing token evolution.

We also intend to publish the following additional sections of the series in the coming days and weeks:

        • Considerations and Guidelines for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) – provides an overview of laws in the United States aimed at the prevention of money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorists, as well as the rules and regulations certain categories of businesses must follow to establish formal AML policies and practices. This section includes guidelines for token sponsors and token trading platforms to consider when crafting AML and CFT compliance programs.
        • Considerations and Guidelines for Consumer Protection – evaluates how consumer protection laws may apply to digital tokens, the potential scope of federal and state consumer protection authority, and guidelines to help token sponsors and token trading platforms avoid running afoul of consumer protection laws.
        • Considerations and Guidelines for Advancing Cyber Security in the Token Economy – considers the substantial rise in the frequency and impact of cybersecurity breaches across industries and how these events have extended into the token economy. This section discusses cyber security considerations for permissionless blockchains, policy and regulatory considerations, and guidelines for advancing cyber security in a tokenized economy.
        • Global Legal Landscapes Governing Digital Tokens – an analysis of legal landscapes governing two additional countries, Japan and United Arab Emirates, along with an update from the United Kingdom related to tax. We will be supplementing our existing legal landscape overviews for digital tokens on a rolling basis with the introduction of additional countries.

We are excited to introduce these guidelines for securities tokens to complement our work involving utility tokens. We invite you to visit the “Token Policy Guidelines & Resources” page on our website and follow us on Twitter @digitalchamber and LinkedIn where we will announce the publication of future segments.

We hope you enjoy these publications and they serve to help guide your analysis and views of the evolving digital token ecosystem.

Blockchain Technology Policy Becomes Focus of Senate Banking Committee Hearing

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Blockchain Technology Policy Becomes Focus of Senate Banking Committee Hearing

August 5, 2019

Chamber Submits Testimony –  ‘Examining The Regulatory Frameworks of Digital Currencies and Blockchain’

Just before Congress adjourned for August recess, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Community Affairs held a hearing titled Examining Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Currencies and Blockchain. This hearing came after the Chamber’s Congressional Blockchain Education Day, where nearly 120 of our member companies joined together and demonstrated to Congress that this community is much bigger than one company or one application. We are in a critical moment, prompted by Facebook’s announcement of the new Libra platform, where we are at risk of policy being made without full understanding of this vibrant ecosystem. We were pleased to submit our testimony to the Senate Banking Committee that provided us the opportunity to re-focus the policy discussion to take into account the full potential and unique characteristics of blockchain technology.

In our testimony, we detail the principles and specific areas of regulatory friction related to financial services that must be addressed when establishing government priorities for blockchain technology.

The key messages from our testimony are summarized as follows:

      • The need for decisive government support. We need comprehensive U.S. government support for the growth of this technology. In the twentieth century, the U.S. government realized the tremendous potential of the Internet and took a central role in nourishing, developing, and promoting its creation and widespread adoption. Ultimately, the U.S. government must publicly recognize the importance of blockchain and establish a framework for enabling and promoting its development.
      • Complex regulatory framework for trading platforms and exchanges. The CFTC, FinCEN, SEC, state regulators, and other regulatory bodies all have jurisdiction to oversee various aspects of virtual currency markets. Even regulators agree that it is time to reevaluate this unnecessarily complex framework.
      • Clear guidance for digital tokens is needed. The Howey Test for determining whether an investment contract is a security dates back almost 75 years and was not created with the digital age in mind. While SEC commissioners and staff have made attempts through speeches, testimony, enforcement actions, and other means to signal to market participants the characteristics of a token that might render it a security, these statements are not binding on the Commission and has led to businesses halting the development of platforms in the United States.
      • Clarifications concerning custody of digital securities tokens. Securities laws dating back over 75 years did not anticipate the current uses of technology for digital assets. For example, the application of possession or control standards for digital securities needs to take into account the technological reality of how these digital assets are managed.
      • Blockchain technology brings significant advances to anti-money laundering compliance. Blockchain technology’s ability to track and trace transactions is a technological advancement and has already provided a boon to law enforcement and its efforts to detect and prosecute criminals. Further, additional guidance is needed to aid financial institutions in their treatment of blockchain-based assets under existing law.
      • New state laws recognizing smart contracts as legal contracts are unnecessary. Existing law, without further revision, supports the formation and enforceability of smart contracts.
      • Critical need for accounting standards for digital assets. Currently, there are no accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. that specifically address accounting treatment for digital assets, including virtual currencies. The absence of accounting standards is a critical issue for companies seeking to invest and innovate in blockchain technology.
      • Existing tax guidance requires additional consideration and clarification. Comprehensive guidance addressing the nuanced treatment of virtual currencies under U.S. tax law must be provided before any enforcement actions are initiated.

As we conclude in our testimony, it is clear more work needs to be done. Without addressing these pressing issues, the United States will not maintain its technological and economic leadership and fall behind other countries who are recognizing this extraordinary opportunity and the benefits blockchain technology brings to government, business, and consumers.

Read the Chamber’s testimony here.

Chamber Weighs in: International Organization of Securities Commissions’ Regulatory Considerations Relating to Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms

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Chamber Weighs in: International Organization of Securities Commissions’ Regulatory Considerations Relating to Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms

This week, the Chamber submitted comments to the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) consultation on Issues, Risks and Regulatory Considerations Relating to Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms (CTPs). IOSCO, an association comprised of organizations regulating securities and futures markets, requested public comment to assist its members in evaluating the regulatory needs and risks surrounding CTPs.

The Chamber focused on advocating for meaningful industry dialogue and input, a key to creating effective and appropriate regulatory regimes for CTPs. By providing such dialogue, the Chamber hopes to clarify to IOSCO and similar regulatory authorities that not all crypto-assets are securities. Regulatory clarity in defining what constitutes a digital security is essential to CTP regulatory compliance and, in turn, the continued growth of the blockchain industry.

Our Recommendations:

The Chamber used this opportunity to advocate for the development of appropriate and effective regulatory guidelines benefitting ongoing engagement with industry participants and stakeholders.

    1. Recognize that a broad array of crypto-assets has emerged, and even more will emerge over time, not all of which are crypto-asset securities.
    2. Regulatory guidelines regarding the appropriate categorization and regulatory treatment of these assets will provide needed clarity to enable implementations of blockchain technology to flourish.
    3. Regulation should be technology neutral. Crypto-asset securities have the same legal character as traditional securities.

The Chamber advocates for the adoption of blockchain technology in a legal environment balancing regulation and innovation. Helpful guidance and regulatory clarity surrounding crypto-assets will lead to continued innovation and ensure industry success for years to come.

To view the Chamber’s comments to IOSCO, please visit here.

Chamber of Digital Commerce to Host Congressional Blockchain Education Day, July 18

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Chamber of Digital Commerce to Host Congressional Blockchain Education Day, July 18

Blockchain Trade Association is Also Celebrating its Five-Year Anniversary This Week

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 15, 2019 – The Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world’s first and largest blockchain trade association representing more than 200 member companies, is hosting its third Congressional Blockchain Education Day on July 18. The Education Day will coincide with the Chamber’s fifth anniversary, which will officially be held on July 19. 

Congressional Blockchain Education Day is the world’s largest blockchain advocacy event and will bring together more than 120 Chamber members to educate lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Participating industries will include financial services, insurance, cyber security, supply chain, transportation, manufacturing, advertising, real estate and health care. Meeting with legislators, the delegation will outline the full potential and significance of blockchain technology.

“Regulatory issues continue to be one of the greatest challenges to the adoption of blockchain technology and widespread support from policymakers is critical to its success,” said Perianne Boring, founder and president, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “I look forward to welcoming our members to Washington this week as we celebrate five years of blockchain advocacy.” 

A relatively unknown technology even five years ago, a wide range of economic sectors now engage blockchain and digital assets. Initially formed in 2014, the Chamber of Digital Commerce has played a key role in shaping global blockchain policy and supports hundreds of companies pioneering the blockchain space.

“I am proud to have witnessed the growth of this incredible organization and its positive impact on the industry over the last five years,” said Matthew Roszak, chairman of the Chamber of Digital Commerce and co-founder of Bloq. “The collaboration with its membership has resulted in powerful resources and tools to help move the blockchain ecosystem forward. I’m excited to see what the future brings for this growing organization and the industry it serves.”

Congressional Blockchain Education Day sponsors include eToro, CipherTrace, CULedger, PeerNova and Parsons and Whitmore. Follow the day’s event on Twitter at @DigitalChamber using the hashtag #DCBlockchain. 

About the Chamber of Digital Commerce 

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s first and largest trade association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry. For more information, please visit: DigitalChamber.org, and follow us @DigitalChamber.

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Media Contact

Marie Knowles
+1 202.656.8037
marie@digitalchamber.org