
Blockchain News
“Global Blockchain Business Council Merges With U.S. Blockchain Coalition to Boost Emerging Technology Advocacy at State Level” (Newswire)
“Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), the largest and leading industry association for the blockchain technology and digital assets ecosystem, and U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), a non-profit coalition of state-focused blockchain associations, influencers and organizations, today announce their merger at North American Blockchain Summit.”
Pat LaVecchia on How CT Can Seize the Opportunity to Lead the Way in Blockchain (Video)
Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro and Connecticut Blockchain Association Board Member, shares his expert insights into the significance of blockchain, and its potential to impact myriad, widespread industries in the state of Connecticut and beyond.
Hartford Business Journal: “Paredes Joins CT Blockchain Association”
The CT Blockchain Association is very pleased to share that The Hartford Business Journal has recently highlighted Troy A. Paredes joining the CBA team as Strategic Advisor.
Using Blockchain to Improve Cybersecurity (Video)
Learn about how blockchain technology can improve cybersecurity in this one-minute video from the CT Blockchain Association’s ongoing educational series.
CBA Board Member Julie Stitzel to Speak at CoinDesk’s State of Crypto Conference
CBA Board Member Julie Stitzel to Speak at CoinDesk’s State of Crypto Conference
The CT Blockchain Association Welcomes Troy A. Paredes as Strategic Advisor
The CT Blockchain Association is extremely pleased to welcome Troy A. Paredes as Strategic Advisor. Mr. Paredes will lend his tremendous expertise to consulting on matters relating to blockchain, finance, and strategy.
“Prada Group Uses Blockchain Technology to Verify Authenticity of Products” (CryptoNews)
“Prada Group Uses Blockchain Technology to Verify Authenticity of Products” (CryptoNews)
Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith Responds to New Proposed Crypto Tax Rules
The federal government announced new proposed tax reporting rules for cryptocurrency sales and exchanges today. Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith offered the following thoughtful response.
CBA President Alan Deckman Joins Blockchain Roundtable in Stamford
CT Blockchain Association President and Founder Alan Deckman participated in a Blockchain Roundtable hosted by Mayor Caroline Simmon in Stamford, CT, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
Announcing the North American Blockchain Summit (November 14-17, 2023)!
The CT Blockchain Association is thrilled to announce that we will be joining the North American Blockchain Summit (November 15-17, 2023).
IRS Offers Extensive FAQ on Virtual Currency Transactions
The IRS has published a helpful and informative guide to Frequently Asked Questions on Virtual Currency Transactions.
Breaking: “PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Based on Ethereum” (CoinDesk)
Breaking news for crypto: PayPal will issue a crypto stablecoin based on Ethereum. The token will be available first on PayPal and then on Venmo, and can be exchanged for U.S. dollars at any time.
Presidential Candidates, Including Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, to Accept Crypto for Campaigns (CoinDesk)
CoinDesk highlights the developing relationship between political campaigns and crypto donations, in a recent article about Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who will accept presidential campaign donations in Bitcoin.
How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains (Video)
Discover how blockchain technology can revolutionize problem-solving for real-world supply chain issues, in this one-minute video from the CT Blockchain Association’s ongoing educational series.
House Financial Services Committee Advances Historic Digital Asset Legislation
The House Financial Services Committee advanced a set of digital asset regulation bills after a landmark markup on Wednesday July 26, 2023.
Connecticut Web3 Industry Featured in First-Ever USBC Report
An analysis of the presence and growth of Web3 technology in Connecticut is highlighted in a just-released, first-of-its-kind “State of Web3” report by the U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC).
U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC) Releases Inaugural State of Web3 Report
The U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC) has just released its inaugural “State of Web3” report, a comprehensive overview of the Web3 landscape, which represents a significant milestone in the collective journey of the industry.
Marc Yaklofsky, CT Blockchain Association Advisory Board Member, Joins FTI Consulting
The CT Blockchain Association is very pleased to congratulate Advisory Board member Marc Yaklofsky on his new position as a Managing Director for FTI Consulting Strategic Communications.
CoinDesk: “Could the Ripple Ruling Spell the End of Regulation by Enforcement?”
CoinDesk offers an opinion piece by John Rizzo, former senior spokesperson at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, on the recent ruling by the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York that the sale of Ripple’s XRP tokens on exchanges and through algorithms did not constitute investment contracts.
Oasis Pro Joins ERC3643, Non-Profit for Standardized Tokenization
Oasis Pro Markets has joined the newly launched non-profit ERC3643 association this past week. Oasis Pro Markets’ CEO Pat LaVecchia serves as a member of the Board for the CT Blockchain Association.