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Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Experts to Address Innovation, Investment and Policy at the DC Blockchain Summit 2018

Chamber of Digital Commerce’s third-annual event to be held March 7-8, 2018

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2018 – The Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world’s leading trade association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry, today launched its third-annual DC Blockchain Summit in partnership with the Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. With the dramatic rise in public interest in blockchain and cryptocurrencies over the past year, and a climate of uncertainty around the regulatory and policy landscape, this two-day event will help shape the blockchain conversation and define industry priorities for years to come.

The DC Blockchain Summit will stream live from the Chamber’s website starting at 1 pm ET on March 7.

“This year’s Summit is set to be our most impactful yet as the rapidly expanding economic potential of this industry is taking shape,” said Perianne Boring, founder and president, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “We look forward to bringing thought leaders together in Washington to continue to facilitate a dialogue between those at the forefront of this industry, along with the policy makers who have the ability to foster its growth.”

The Summit brings together industry leaders for timely conversations on market trends and developments, including initial coin offerings, trade and investment in cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and legislative and regulatory issues. This year’s speakers and panelists include, among many others:

• U.S. Representative Tom Emmer, Member, Congressional Blockchain Caucus
• U.S Representative David Schweikert, Co-Chair, Congressional Blockchain Caucus
• Commissioner Brian D. Quintenz, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
• Reena Aggarwal, Director, Center for Financial Markets and Policy, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
• Perianne Boring, Founder and President, Chamber of Digital Commerce
• Marcel Jemio, Chief Data Architect, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
• John Jacobs, Executive Director, Center for Financial Markets and Policy, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
• Jack Lee, Managing Partner, HCM Capital, Foxconn Group
• Matthew Roszak, Co-founder and Chairman, Bloq
• David Treat, Managing Director, Global Blockchain Lead, Accenture
• Jihan Wu, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Bitmain

Announcements during the Summit will include:

• Presentation of the Chamber’s Smart Contract Alliance and State Working Group position on state smart contract legislation.
• The unveiling of the first white paper written by the Chamber’s Blockchain Intellectual Property Council, “A Blockchain Innovator’s Guide to IP Strategy, Protecting Innovation & Avoiding Infringement.”
• Microsoft to unveil a white paper, “Advancing Blockchain Cybersecurity: Technical and Policy Considerations for the Financial Services Industry,” written in partnership with the Chamber.

For more details about this event and the Chamber of Digital Commerce, as well as a link to view the event via webcast, please visit digitalchamber.org. Join the conversation on social media by tagging @ChamberDigital and #DCBlockchain.
About the Chamber of Digital Commerce
Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s largest trade association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry. For more information, please visit: DigitalChamber.org, and follow us on: @ChamberDigital.

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

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“Discover Blockchain Technology” Code-a-Thon Challenges Participants to Create New Financial Services and RegTech Solutions, March 6-7, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – February 16, 2018 – The Chamber of Digital Commerce announces the “Discover Blockchain Technology” code-a-thon, sponsored by Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DSF), Georgetown University’s Center for Financial Markets and Policy, Accenture, 1776, Bloq and Qtum.

The 24-hour competition will focus on three key areas:

1. Payments: establishing next generation solutions over the blockchain to increase transaction speed and reduce payments risk;
2. RegTech: developing cost effective back-end solutions for ensuring regulatory compliance; and
3. Digital Identity: creating trusted, tamper-proof digital identity solutions for consumers and businesses.

“Discover is always looking at ways to improve the payments experience for customers and merchants and we are excited to explore how blockchain may be able to contribute to our mission,” said Bill Dulin, vice president of Global Business Development for Discover. “We look forward to co-hosting the code-a-thon and working with the Chamber and its members on the policy issues impacting the commercial payments and blockchain sectors.”

“We are thrilled to be hosting the Discover Blockchain Technology code-a-thon with Discover, a leader in direct banking and payments,” said Perianne Boring, founder and president of the Chamber of Digital Commerce. “This code-a-thon represents a unique opportunity for the public and private sectors to collaborate and work together to develop next generation blockchain solutions.”

Contestants will compete for up to $15,000 in awards and will be recognized at the opening ceremonies of the DC Blockchain Summit 2018. Government technologists, blockchain technologists, developers, policymakers, Capitol Hill staff, and others are encouraged to participate.

For more details or to register, visit https://digitalchamber.org/code-a-thon-2018/.
About the Chamber of Digital Commerce
Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s largest trade association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry. For more information, please visit: DigitalChamber.org, and follow us on: @ChamberDigital.

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

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ANNOUNCING: The Foundation of the Chamber of Digital Commerce

Non-profit Organization Launches to Support Blockchain Research & Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 19, 2017 – The Chamber of Digital Commerce announces the launch of an affiliate organization, The Foundation of the Chamber of Digital Commerce (“The Foundation”). The Foundation is non-profit charitable organization that will sponsor and support research and educational activities to promote the acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain technologies.

“The Chamber of Digital Commerce has made incredible progress over the past three and a half years in working with industry and the policy community. However, we still have much work to do to reach mass adoption,” said Perianne Boring, founder and president, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “The Foundation of the Chamber of Digital Commerce will serve as a platform to help fuel continued prosperity and growth for the next generation of our industry.”

The Foundation was established to help solve some of the industry’s most pressing issues, including interoperability, scalability and adoption. Donations to The Foundation will be used to support the following initiatives:

• Research and Support of Open Source Innovation
• Education of the Workforce
• Communications to the Public

The Foundation is currently seeking partnerships and faculty across the technology, legal, advisory, and other sectors. Contact us to learn more. 

To make a tax deductible donation to The Foundation, please visit www.digitalchamber.foundation.

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

Chamber Media Contact
Marie Knowles
+1-202-422-2589
marie@digitalchamber.org

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Chamber of Digital Commerce Welcomes New Executive Committee Members

HCM Capital of Foxconn Technology Group, KPMG, New Alchemy and R3

Washington, D.C., December 12, 2017 — The Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world’s leading blockchain trade association, announces the addition of global technology and advisory firms to its Executive Committee membership. The Chamber oversees a number of industry initiatives, including the Token Alliance, Smart Contracts Alliance, Blockchain Intellectual Property Council and the Digital Assets Accounting Consortium.

“The blockchain ecosystem is experiencing massive growth. In just the past three months the market capitalization of the industry has increased more than 125 percent,” said Perianne Boring, founder and president, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “We’re pleased to welcome these new members to the Chamber, whose participation further demonstrates the wide-ranging spectrum of benefits blockchain technology offers society.”

Statements from New Members

HCM Capital of Foxconn Technology Group
“Blockchain technology has the potential to bring powerful and transformative automation tools to manufacturing supply chains, whether it be consumer electronics or automotive industries,” said Jack Lee, founding managing partner, HCM Capital and Special Assistant to Group CFO of Foxconn Technology Group. “We look forward to leveraging the Chamber’s unified voice as we seek to promote the efficiencies and other benefits of blockchain to our clients and customers around the globe.”

New Alchemy
“Blockchain and tokenization promises a more open world – one where a broad set of asset classes are accessible globally, to computers and humans,” said Peter Vessenes, managing director, New Alchemy, a leading advisory group in the blockchain and tokenization industry.

“We are pleased to join the Chamber of Digital Commerce which is serving a critical role in educating policymakers about the benefits of blockchain.” Vesseness is also serving as Special Technology Advisor to the Token Alliance.

KPMG
“Blockchain technology offers financial services companies the ability to streamline operations, create greater security and transparency, and has the potential to offer a lasting positive impact to an organization’s bottom line. We’re pleased to be on the forefront of this dramatic shift, and look forward to collaborating with Chamber members to help accelerate the adoption of blockchain-enabled technologies,” said Eamonn Maguire, KPMG’s Global lead for Digital Ledger Services, KPMG.

R3
“Working closely with policy makers and regulators is critical for the overall success of the industry at large,” said David E. Rutter, CEO, R3. “We are pleased to join the Chamber of Digital Commerce as we work together to build a new operating system for financial markets based on distributed ledger technology.”

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

Chamber Media Contact
Marie Knowles
+1-202-422-2589
marie@digitalchamber.org

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U.S. Department of Commerce and Chamber of Digital Commerce Lead U.S. Business Delegation to Singapore FinTech Festival

SINGAPORE, November 16, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service, together with the Chamber of Digital Commerce, are leading the U.S. Business Delegation to the second edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival, taking place November 13–17, 2017.

The delegation includes more than 25 FinTech and blockchain representatives from U.S.-based companies and Chamber of Digital Commerce members, including: Bloq, Cisco, CMT Digital, Colorado Blockchain Capital, Microsoft, Netki, Vertex, and others.

The Festival is organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore with more than 25,000 attendees from over 100 countries. The mission includes a comprehensive program to promote and support U.S. FinTech and blockchain business in the ASEAN region, including access to regional investors, private briefings from ASEAN regulators and special networking events.

“It was an honor to inaugurate the U.S. Pavilion for the U.S. Business Delegation to the Singapore FinTech Festival and to welcome so many U.S. companies to the event,” Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath, Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, U.S. Embassy Singapore. “The United States continues to be a leader in the areas of financial technology and digital economy, and we are further strengthened through partnerships in Singapore and throughout the ASEAN region.”

“We are honored to lead America’s blockchain innovators to the Singapore FinTech Festival,” Perianne Boring, founder and president, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “Singapore is a global FinTech hub with regulatory and industry alignment, and serves as a model for other governments to watch and emulate.”

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

Chamber Media Contact
Marie Knowles
+1-202-422-2589
marie@digitalchamber.org

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Chamber Of Digital Commerce and U.S. Department of Commerce Lead the First Blockchain Certified Trade Mission to the United Arab Emirates

Washington, DC, October 3, 2017 – The Chamber of Digital Commerce, together with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), are leading the first blockchain certified trade mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on October 1 through October 5, 2017.

The blockchain trade mission will include a delegation of members of Chamber of Digital Commerce with representatives from Bloq, Cisco, CMT Digital, Cognizant, Gem, Hogan Lovells and Netki. A key part of the mission will be focused on increasing US-based companies’ presence in the UAE to help collaborate in implementing the “Dubai Blockchain Strategy,” a vision to make Dubai the first blockchain-powered government in the world by 2020.

“This mission comes at an exciting time,” said U.S. Ambassador to the UAE Barbara A. Leaf.  “Leading U.S. financial technology providers are here to share the latest in blockchain technology developments with UAE banks, investment firms, and government agencies to ensure the integrity of financial transactions.  U.S. financial technology firms are uniquely poised to assist Dubai’s vision of becoming one of the world’s first governments to use this technology.”

“The UAE represents a progressive view in blockchain adoption, and serves as a great example for other governments around the world,” said Perianne Boring, founder and president, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “We look forward to creating new business opportunities and partnerships, thereby advancing global adoption of blockchain technology.”

The blockchain trade mission is a week-long event in the UAE, custom curated by the Chamber of Digital Commerce with support from the DOC and the Embassy of the UAE. The trade mission will include a series of private meetings, briefings and engagements with government officials and UAE-based businesses to promote the growth of US-business and blockchain in the UAE.

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

Chamber Media Contact
Marie Knowles
+1-202-422-2589
marie@digitalchamber.org

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Blockchain Industry and Regulatory Leaders Launch Token Alliance

Chamber of Digital Commerce Develops New Initiative to Promote Best Practices for Burgeoning ICO Ecosystem

Washington, D.C., September 18, 2017 – The Chamber of Digital Commerce is pleased to announce the Token Alliance, an industry-led initiative to educate, promote and help shape the responsible growth of token and digital asset issuances. The Token Alliance is co-chaired by former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Dr. Jim Newsome, and former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner, Paul Atkins.

Token sales or Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”) can be a powerful tool for startups and businesses seeking funding through a crowdsale. In 2017 alone, more than 100 token sales raised over $1.5 billion. However, regulatory uncertainty and compliance continues to be a challenge for the industry. The Token Alliance will work with the community to recommend legal frameworks that drive innovation and promote investment, balanced with protections for market participants.

“With the SEC’s recent findings regarding ICOs, combined with the CFTC’s determinations and enforcement, it is clear that proactive industry efforts are imperative and timely,” said Jim Newsome, Founding Partner of Delta Strategy Group and former Chairman of the CFTC. “I look forward to helping shape the dialogue and enable this innovative technology to progress for the benefit of industry and consumers.”

Paul Atkins, CEO of Patomak Global Partners and former SEC Commissioner said, “The Token Alliance will serve a much needed role in helping the industry establish for itself appropriate guidance for this new and exciting asset class. I’m thrilled to be a part of this initiative and bring my service as a former securities regulator to help foster this ecosystem.”

The initial participants of the Token Alliance is comprised of more than 70 organizations including: Alluminate, AlphaPoint, Bankcoin Global, Blake Cassels & Graydon, Bloq, CMT Digital, Cognizant, Cooley, Crowell & Moring, Elliptic, Gem, Hashed Health, Loyyal, Microsoft, Netki, Node40, Parsons & Whittemore, Perkins Coie, Polsinelli, Qtum, Reed Smith, Rimon Law, Rivetz, Steptoe & Johnson, t0 and Tally Capital.

“As with all new technologies, it is important to set appropriate guidelines to curb potential abuse, while protecting innovation,” said Perianne Boring, Founder and President, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “We look forward to working with our members to continue to promote and advocate for the power of the blockchain.”

The Token Alliance is open to participants from across technology, legal, advisory and other sectors, with an expertise in blockchain technology. Companies interested in learning more and participating are encouraged to contact the Chamber of Digital Commerce at: policy@digitalchamber.org.

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

Chamber Media Contact
Marie Knowles
+1-202-422-2589
marie@digitalchamber.org

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Fairfax County EDA becomes first local organization to join fast-growing Chamber of Digital Commerce

FCEDA embraces blockchain technology through global trade group

Fairfax County, Virginia, Aug. 15, 2017 – The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) has joined forces with the Chamber of Digital Commerce, making FCEDA the first local member of the Chamber.

The Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s leading trade association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry. The Chamber’s mission is to promote the acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain-based technologies. Through education, advocacy, and working with policymakers, regulatory agencies and industry, its goal is to develop a pro-growth legal environment that fosters innovation, job growth and investment.

“Fairfax County is home to innovative financial institutions and many other businesses that are changing the ways the world works,” said Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., president and CEO of the FCEDA. “We are excited to partner with the Chamber of Digital Commerce to work with those companies and showcase Fairfax County as a community that embraces the future.”

According to Juniper Research, 57 percent of large corporations are actively considering or in the process of deploying blockchain technology, a shared digital ledger that holds an immutable record of transactions. Two-thirds of that 57 percent said they expect to integrate the technology into their systems by the end of 2018.

“The nascent blockchain technology ecosystem is valued at over $120 billion with the potential to grow into a multi-trillion-dollar industry,” said Perianne Boring, founder and president, Chamber of Digital Commerce. “We look forward to working with the FCEDA to assist Fairfax County and the State of Virginia in harnessing  the power of blockchain to create efficiencies, strengthen cybersecurity and ultimately transform business processes across sectors.”

The award-winning FCEDA promotes Fairfax County as one of the world’s best business locations. The FCEDA and the Chamber of Digital Commerce collaboration will include a number of educational resources for local governments and organizations, including a series of blockchain-related events in the near future.

Time magazine called Fairfax County “one of the great economic success stories of our time.” Business growth and innovation helps Fairfax County fund the nation’s top-rated school system and other public services that contribute to the quality of life of residents. Fairfax County offers businesses a state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure, access to global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, a vibrant investment capital community and a highly skilled, well-educated workforce.

The FCEDA offers site location and business development assistance, and connections with county and state government agencies to help companies locate and expand in Fairfax County. In addition to its headquarters in Tysons Corner, Fairfax County’s largest business district, the FCEDA maintains marketing offices in six important global business centers: Bangalore, Berlin, London, Los Angeles, Seoul and Tel Aviv. Follow the FCEDA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About the Chamber of Digital Commerce
The Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s leading trade association dedicated to promoting the understanding, acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain-based technologies. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Chamber is the founder of the Blockchain Intellectual Property Council Smart Contracts Alliance, Blockchain Alliance, Global Blockchain Forum and many other key industry initiatives. For more information, please visit DigitalChamber.org or follow us on Twitter: @ChamberDigital.

 

Chamber Media Contact
Marie Knowles
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202-422-2589

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Chamber of Digital Commerce Welcomes Cisco as New Executive Committee Member

August 8, 2017 – Washington, D.C. – The Chamber of Digital Commerce is pleased to announce that worldwide technology leader Cisco is joining its Executive Committee. Cisco joins this rapidly growing trade association dedicated to promoting the acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain technology through education, advocacy, working closely with policymakers, regulatory agencies and industry.

“Cisco has a strong reputation of identifying promising technologies to deliver remarkable innovations to its customers. The company is a leader in security, real-time capabilities and has a track record of building scalable systems,” said Perianne Boring, founder and president of the Chamber. We’re pleased to welcome Cisco to the Chamber and look forward to channeling its expertise as we work to support the blockchain technology ecosystem.”

“We are excited to join the Chamber of Digital Commerce and collaborate with its membership to accelerate this promising technology frontier,” said Anoop Nannra, Head of Blockchain Initiative for Cisco. “To unlock the value of blockchain for public and private sector applications and ensure widespread adoption, we need to collaboratively drive technology standardization, interoperability, and education. There is much work to be done before blockchain truly sees broad-scale adoption, but there are significant opportunities for this transformative technology to drive enterprise value creation.”

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About the Chamber of Digital Commerce
The Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s leading trade association dedicated to promoting the understanding, acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain-based technologies. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Chamber is the founder of the Blockchain Intellectual Property Council Smart Contracts Alliance, Blockchain Alliance, Global Blockchain Forum and many other key industry initiatives. For more information, please visit DigitalChamber.org or follow us on Twitter: @ChamberDigital.

 

Chamber Media Contact
Marie Knowles
marie@digitalchamber.org
202-422-2589

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