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Government Blockchain Association (GBA) Releases Voting Solution Assessment Model

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) announces the release of the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) Voting Supplement.

“The Voting Supplement is a critical resource for governments, organizations, and developers worldwide, providing a comprehensive framework to ensure the privacy, security, and integrity of voting systems,” said Susan Eustis, Chair of the GBA Voting Working Group. “Its scope extends beyond government elections, making it applicable businesses, associations and other forms of governance, enhancing trust in democratic outcomes.”

The supplement is a roadmap for developers and administrators seeking to implement trusted election solutions. It augments the broader work of the GBA in establishing global standards and assessment methodologies to promote the adoption of trusted blockchain solutions.

“Standardizing blockchain technology is crucial because it provides a foundation for trust,” said Chandler, AZ City Councilman, Mark Stewart. “Blockchain, as an immutable database, ensures the integrity of data, making it reliable for tracking the chain of custody in elections. This step forward in standardization brings the technology into the next century, bolstering credibility.”

The Voting Supplement, available at https://gbaglobal.org/voting-resources, is a supplement to the BMM created by the GBA. The BMM serves as a global framework showcased by the United Nations’ Internet Governance Forum Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance & Standardization and is now available for download on the Government Blockchain Association’s official website at https://gbaglobal.org/blockchain-maturity-model.

About the Government Blockchain Association (GBA)

The Government Blockchain Association is a non-profit organization that provides a platform for blockchain experts, government officials, and industry leaders to collaborate and explore the potential of blockchain technology in the public sector. With a global network of chapters and working groups, the GBA is dedicated to promoting blockchain adoption and knowledge exchange across various government domains.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Bob Miko
Bmiko@pacificdialogue.com
203 378 2803

GBA: Experts Discuss Funding Blockchain Projects

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) will host a panel on Funding Blockchain Projects during their Blockchain & Infrastructure conference on September 29-30, 2022 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.

“The US government wants to boost spending on blockchain technology by 1000% in 2022, and the blockchain technology market is anticipated to generate $20 billion in earnings by 2024,” said Gerard Dache, Executive Director for the Government Blockchain Association.

“The members of this panel are experts in funding blockchain projects. They are recognized thought leaders and are skilled in acquiring government grants. They will focus on obtaining government funding for blockchain-based projects, they will also share the latest trends in novel investment instruments emerging in the post-pandemic digital economy.”

The panel will include:
– Mr. Bill Rockwood, Deputy Legislative Director & Policy Advisor for Congressmen Darren Soto (FL-09), Co-Chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus. Rockwood has authored more legislation to fund blockchain projects than anyone in the US Congress. He introduced 13 pieces of legislation related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. He had the first two bills related to blockchain and digital assets pass the House of Representatives, six amendments, and 29 report language requests included in appropriations packages.
– Dr. Barry Johnson, the US National Science Foundation’s Director of the Division of Translational Impacts within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. The National Science Foundation awards grants to small businesses with the most innovative, cutting-edge ideas that have the potential to become great commercial successes and make huge societal impacts.
– Ms. Vilma Mattila, Investor & Co-Founder of 5ire Chain. Her experience includes investing in over 60 companies, one of which she co-founded and is valued at $2.5 billion.
– Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Country Director for the US Offices of the World Business Angel Investment Forum. Dr. Vasiliu-Feltes is an expert in funding blockchain projects and has extensive experience helping startups acquire funding.

The Funding Blockchain Projects panel will take place during the Blockchain and Infrastructure conference in Washington, DC September 29-30 at the National Press Club. Some of the organizations participants in the conference include IOG (Cardano), Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), NASA, and hundreds more. For more information about the event, please visit https://gbaglobal.org/blockchain-infrastructure.

About the Government Blockchain Association (GBA)

GBA is a membership organization whose mission is to bring together all levels of governments and the private sector to connect, communicate, and collaborate. The GBA has over 5,000 members in over 100+ countries and promotes using blockchain technology in the government sector. For more information, please visit https://gbaglobal.org.

For press & media inquiries, please contact Bob Miko at bmiko@pacificdialogue.com or by phone at 203-378-2803.

Former White House Security Council Member Keynotes Government Blockchain Event

On September 29-30, 2022, government policy makers from around theworld will converge in Washington, DC to discuss the economic and security threats related to supply chain. Attendees will learn how blockchain and other web3 innovations might mitigate those risks. The former special assistant to President Trump & President Biden for resilience policy, Mr. Brian Cavanaugh will present a keynote address.

Supply Chain attacks are on the rise because supply-chains are becoming more lucrative targets. A hack to a supply chain provides a doorway to all its clients. For example, in 2021, SolarWinds, a major US information technology firm, experienced a cyberattack that spread to its clients, and was not detected for months. US agencies – including parts of the Pentagon, the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department, the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Treasury – were breached. Non-government organizations such as Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, and Deloitte were also compromised.

For reasons like this, the President issued Executive Order 14017 (bit.ly/3ILAytj), America’s Supply Chains. The order calls for the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, State, and Transportation to assess, report, and mitigate supply chain risks.

The Executive Order goes on to state, “In implementing this order, the heads of agencies should, as appropriate, consult outside stakeholders.” For that reason, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is convening a meeting of public and private sector leaders in Washington to discuss how blockchain and web3 can provide solutions to supply chain challenges. Government members will present their challenges while the private sector will demonstrate their solutions.

The event includes hundreds of external participants from organizations including:
– United Nations
– US Congress
– NASA
– City of Miami
– Oracle (NYSE: ORCL)
– 5ire Chain (valued at $2.5 billion)
– Equideum Health (formerly ConsenSys Health)
– World Business Angel Investment Forum

And many, many more. The event participants will discuss how blockchain can impact:
– Protecting Infrastructure
– Conflict Resilient Supply Chains
– Resilient Communication Systems
– Resilient Election Systems
– Resilient Energy & Utility Grids
– Resilient & Secure Health Systems
– Resilient Transportation Systems
– Securing IT Supply Chains

For more information about Blockchain & Infrastructure, visit https://gbaglobal.org/blockchain-infrastructure

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) has members in over 500 government offices around the world, along with private sector innovators and solution providers. They connect, communicate, and collaborate in over 50 working groups. Watch videos of past events at https://youtube.com/c/GovernmentBlockchainAssociation. For more information about the GBA, please email gerard.dache@GBAglobal.org.

El Salvador’s Ambassador to the United States to Represent the El Salvador People at GBA’s Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth Conference

Milena Mayorga, El Salvador’s ambassador to the United States, will represent her nation and government at this year’s Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth Conference organized by the Government Blockchain Association.

The conference will focus on blockchain technology in business and government. It will include presentations from experts in the field and a Pitch Competition, Job Fair, and Art Show.

H.E. Ambassador Mayorga is a former deputy to the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador and a former model who represented El Salvador in the Miss Universe 1996 pageant. On September 24, 2020, President Nayib Bukele appointed her as Ambassador to the United States.

On May 25-27, the GBA will host the Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth Conference at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. For more information, please click here: https://gbaglobal.org/blockchain-sustainable-economic-growth/.

The Government Blockchain Association is an industry group devoted to educating and encouraging the usage of blockchain technology across the world.

Despite international criticism, President Nayib Bukele’s forward-thinking government legalized bitcoin in late 2021, making it the first nation to do so.

Source: Platoblockchain.com (https://platoblockchain.com)

Solve.Care Foundation CEO Pradeep Goel to Speak about Blockchain Technology in Healthcare at GBA’s Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth Conference

Government Blockchain Association is proud to announce that Pradeep Goel, CEO of Solve.Care Foundation, will speak about blockchain technology in healthcare at the upcoming GBA Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth Conference (https://gbaglobal.org/2022-bcseg-tickets/) on May 25-27, 2022 at Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.

Mr. Goel is a healthcare executive with a relentless focus on improving healthcare administration, coordination, quality, and efficiency by using blockchain in healthcare today.

With 25 years of expertise in the health sector as a CEO, COO, CIO, and CTO in insurance, benefits administration, and public programs, Mr. Goel is the ideal individual to discuss the implementation of blockchain in healthcare today

Furthermore, Mr. Goel will describe how he stayed in Ukraine after the country’s illegal occupation by Russia began and how he and his Solve.Care team created nine refugee shelters for displaced Ukrainians who had lost their homes due to Russia’s invasion of their homeland.

His talk will be immensely informative for all those attending the conference, so don’t miss out and register today. Don’t pass up the chance to hear from one of the world’s foremost blockchain healthcare experts.

Please register today and join us at the GBA Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth Conference to learn more about how blockchain technology is implemented globally in healthcare systems. You won’t regret it!

The Government Blockchain Association is an industry association dedicated to the education and ethical adoption of blockchain-based solutions globally.

Solve.Care Foundation is a blockchain-powered platform that allows for a more cost-effective, coordinated, and patient-centric healthcare delivery. Its mission is to make access to quality healthcare a fundamental human right by leveraging the power of blockchain technology.

Source: Platoblockchain.com (https://platoblockchain.com)

El Salvador Talks Crypto with Policy Makers in Washington

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 meeting with government blockchain leaders from more than:
– 23 Nations
– 39 US Government Offices
– 18 State & Local Government Offices

The event is hosted by the US House Congressional Blockchain Caucus and the Government Blockchain Association (GBA). For more information about the event visit www.bit.ly/bseg22-schedule or send an email to events@GBAglobal.org

Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoData.io

Co-Author of Liechtenstein Blockchain Act Speaks to Government Leaders in Washington

On January 27-28, 2022, Government leaders come to Washington to learn from Liechtenstein’s experiences implementing blockchain.

In January of 2020, the Liechtenstein Token and Trusted Technology Service Provider Act (TVTG) (known as The Blockchain Act), became enforced as law. With this new law, Liechtenstein became the first country to have a comprehensive regulation of the token economy.

Dr. Thomas Dunser, Director of the Office for Financial Market Innovation of Liechtenstein, will be providing insights based on his experience in leading The Blockchain Act, at The Future of Money, Governance, & the Law, held at the National Press Club in Washington DC, and streamed globally. Dr. Dunser will discuss Tokenomics and Crypto-Governance, bringing clarity to the emerging Token Economy.

The Token Economy defines a very important development in the digitalization of our economy and society, driven by blockchain technology. Token Economy allows for assets and goods to be represented on a digital transaction system without necessarily relying on a regulated intermediary. Dr. Dunser points out that the Token Economy enables smart contracts to operate, impacting governance beyond the financial services sector.

Government policymakers in attendance will be from Washington, El Salvador, Chile, Brazil, Ireland, Jordan, Kuwait, Estonia, Slovenia, Sweden, Australia, Bermuda, and the UK, as well as global governance organizations such as the World Bank, United Nations, the European Parliament, and the Union of Arab Banks.

Dr. Dunser’s real-world experience in adopting blockchain innovation on a national level will provide a unique opportunity for government legislators to benefit from lessons learned. As this technology continues to land on the forefront of the news, understanding how it has already been implemented will be invaluable for all moving forward.

For more information on The Future of Money, Governance, & the Law, go to bit.ly/3ng3KyG.

Money, Inflation, and Debt

Congress just passed a $1.2 trillion spending package, aimed at mending the US roads and transport infrastructure.

Democrats claim the bill pays for itself through a variety of sources without raising taxes. But the Congressional Budget Office reported that the bill would add $256 billion to the deficit over the next 10 years. If taxes are not raised, where is the money coming from?

The CBO stated that the bill would raise about $50 billion by changing the tax reporting requirements for cryptocurrencies, among other measures. That would be half a billion per year out of a global market cap of $2.9Trillion. Other sources for the infrastructure bill will include unspent stimulus money. That stimulus money was created by adding $14 Trillion to the money supply. In one year.

Confused?
In a post-pandemic world, businesses are facing the money, inflation, and debt circle, inspiring many to put their reserves into crypto. How will the tax reporting requirement changes affect businesses that interact with cryptocurrency? How will these requirements affect the individual? Will this new debt erode the value of the dollar?

This January, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA), will present The Future of Money, Governance, & the Law, live in Washington DC., and streamed globally. Topics will include:
– Cryptocurrency Adoption and Projection
– Redefining Money
– Money, Inflation & Debt
– Tokenomics & Crypto-Governance
– State and Local Government and Blockchain
– National and International Government and Blockchain
– Blockchain Regulations/Licensing/NFTs
– Legal and Regulatory Issues
– Banking and CBDCs

And much more..
Join the GBA community this January 27-28, live in Washington, D.C., or streamed globally, and learn how to navigate the changes that are coming. Tickets are on sale now.

For more information on the Government Blockchain Association, go to www.gbaglobal.org

United States Infrastructure Bill Brings Cardano Billionaire to Washington

The recent debate over the Infrastructure Bill has made two things clear: The government will be regulating blockchain activities, but they don’t understand it well enough to do an effective job. For that reason, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) and our partners are organizing Blockchain & Infrastructure (https://www.gbaglobal.org/event/blockchain-infastructure/), a two-day educational seminar to be held from 27-28 September 2021 in Washington DC, for government leaders and their staff. The educational content will be delivered to public sector organizations exploring blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Mr. Charles Hoskinson of Cardano will be speaking live from Washington, DC, and will also be broadcast to virtual attendees in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. This 2-day hybrid experience will be a crash course in blockchain and cryptocurrency training, followed by an evening reception for networking and meeting the speakers, including Charles Hoskinson, Scott Stornetta, and other blockchain pioneers. Live and virtual attendees will also be able to engage with Mr. Hoskinson and other participants through a conference app provided by Qbix.

In 2013, Mr. Hoskinson was one of the original founders of Ethereum. A few years later, he spearheaded IOHK (Input Output Hong Kong), whose key project is Cardano. Cardano’s market cap is currently over $69 Billion. IOHK sponsors blockchain technology research labs at the University of Edinburgh and the Tokyo Institute of Technology and is collaborating on a blockchain research project with the University of Wyoming. Mr. Hoskinson will be speaking at Blockchain & Infrastructure and will be networking with conference attendees during the evening reception on September 28.

Source: PlatoData Intelligence

Government Wakes up to Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

In August, the US Senate approved the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, as part of the $3.5 Trillion Budget Bill. Language in this bill suggests that $28 Billion in funding will come from enforcing tax-reporting requirements on cryptocurrency brokers. A cryptocurrency broker is anyone who buys or sells cryptocurrency. Just months earlier, Nasdaq stated that 17% of the US population, or roughly 46 million Americans, now own cryptocurrency. Further, research from The Ascent, a Motley Fool service, predicts that over 20% of Americans who have never before owned cryptocurrency, are expected to buy crypto in the next year. This would add another 50 million Americans to the team of crypto “brokers” tasked with funding the Infrastructure Bill. Are the fiat and crypto sides being pitted against each other? As capital flight shrinks the power of the US dollar, is Congress responding by taxing the ‘culprit’?

This fall, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) (www.gbaglobal.org) has partnered with a coalition of blockchain associations to present Blockchain & Infrastructure, a two-day hybrid event coupling an educational seminar with a networking reception. As the debate over blockchain and cryptocurrency torches through Congress, one thing is crystal clear: government regulation of this technology is on the table NOW. Government policy makers need relevant information to craft the legislation being demanded of them. This 2-day seminar is a crash course in that education.

On Tuesday evening, September 28, GBA’s evening reception will introduce law makers and government leaders to the people and organizations using this technology in positive and productive ways. Creating open dialogue is paramount if we are to establish a healthy legal framework where consumers are protected and innovation and economic development flourishes.

For more information, including live and virtual Tickets, go to www.governmentblockchainfoundation.org.