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Curio and Deep Isolation Sign MOU to Advance Nuclear Waste Disposal Technologies.

Washington, D.C, December 7, 2023 — Curio, a trailblazer in nuclear technology solutions, and Deep Isolation, an innovator in nuclear waste disposal, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collectively drive forward the development of advanced technologies for efficient and secure disposal of high-level nuclear waste (HLW). Under this MOU, both Curio and Deep Isolation will mutually collaborate and exchange critical information for the use of Deep Isolation’s Universal Canister System (UCS) and patented directional drilling solution for deep borehole disposal for the isolation and management of HLW

Pioneering Synergy of Innovation and Purpose: The Futurist Showcase at the Pierce School Penthouse Featuring Global Cannabis Holdings and Avi8ted Ventures.

Washington, D.C. — The stage is set for a symphony of innovation and purpose as the Futurist Showcase takes center stage August 18th at 7:15pm. This exclusive event, a convergence of luminaries, will spotlight two trailblazing enterprises — Global Cannabis Holdings (GCH) and Avi8ted Ventures. These visionary companies are poised to reshape industries and redefine societal progress, all against the backdrop of the exquisite Pierce School Penthouse, a residence synonymous with entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking excellence. Photo by Anthony Hampton The visionary forces behind the Futurist Showcase are entrepreneurs Charlton

Government Blockchain Association (GBA) Deploys PlatoAi across GBA’s Opensource Intelligence Platform (OSINT)

Washington DC, July 6th, 2023. Government Blockchain Association (GBA) announced the successful deployment of PlatoAi’s Ai Powered Web3 Intelligence inside the GBA Members Site. The result of this successful deployment stemmed from a strategic partnership between the two companies with a collective vision and deep commitment towards driving commercial adoption, standards and regulatory compliance of global government blockchain initiatives. Through this deployment GBA’s community will immediately benefit by accessing the latest premium intelligence across 36 Market Verticals including Ai, Digital Assets, Regulatory Initiatives, Web3, NFT’s, CyberSecurity, ESG and Carbon Offsets.

TapestryX Protocol Rated by the Government Blockchain Association (GBA)

Washington, DC – June 11, 2023 - TapestryX, a layer one blockchain solution, has achieved the venerated distinction of being rated as a Trusted Blockchain Solution for the Banking, Financial Services, and other industries. The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) conducted the evaluation using the highly regarded Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) and the Banking & Financial Services Supplement. The comprehensive assessment involved a team of esteemed industry experts, including government Chief Information Officers, technology specialists, legal and regulatory professionals, and banking experts. Over several days, the team meticulously analyzed 11 elements

The GBA Recognizes Blockchain Trailblazers

Washington, DC, June 4 2023 – The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) honored exceptional individuals and organizations for their groundbreaking use of blockchain technology in solving public sector challenges. The Annual Achievement Awards, presented on May 24, 2023, in Washington, DC, celebrated this year's outstanding winners. Rosemarie McClean, Chief Executive Officer, and Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, Chief Information Officer received the award on behalf of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), the Organization Award for a digital identity solution that enabled over 23,000 retirees across 180 countries, to provide their

Transformational Chief Executive of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund joins Blockchain Conference

Washington, DC - The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is pleased to announce that Ms. Rosemarie McClean, Chief Executive of the Pension Administration and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, will participate at the upcoming conference, The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law, on May 24-25, 2023, in Washington, DC. Ms. McClean is a seasoned leader in her field, overseeing operations in pensions administration, client services, IT, project management, and process improvement at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). She is the Executive Sponsor of a live blockchain

International Government Leaders Talk Crypto & Digital Assets in Washington

Washington, DC – The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is set to host an event that will bring together government leaders to discuss the radical changes in money, cryptocurrency, banks, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The conference, titled "The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law," will include law makers, regulators, innovators, and business leaders who are shaping the financial system. "The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law will bring together government leaders during this decisive time to examine changes in money and the laws governing it. We are

US Treasury Official Keynotes the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law hosted by the Government Blockchain Association (GBA), May 24-25, Washington, DC.

Washington, DC - The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) announces that D. R. Maurice, speaking in her personal capacity will be a keynote speaker at the "Future of Money, Governance, and the Law" conference on May 24-25, 2023, in the nation’s capital. The conference brings together government officials, industry leaders like Circle (CRCL) and Ciphertrace, a Mastercard company (MA), academia and many others. "D R Maurice is a leading expert in regulatory technology, sandboxes, and CBDC digitalization. She has an extensive track record with central bank governance around the world and joins

Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) Experts are Ready

Washington, DC, August 12, 2022 – The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) has trained its inaugural class of Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) experts. These GBA BMM professionals will do Blockchain consulting and participate on Blockchain enterprise appraisals. GBA’s first class of blockchain experts mean Blockchain Maturity evaluations are now underway. Why is the BMM Important? “Governments and organizations around the world are beginning to acquire blockchain solutions. But most do not have the knowledge or framework to distinguish between a reliable solution or a hyped prototype,” said Gerard Dache, Executive Director

Government Association Endorses Blockchain for Elections

August 3, 2022 – Washington, DC. The 2020 US elections were a painful display of a breakdown in public trust. Declining trust in elections threatens democratic institutions all over the world, and it is imperative we restore it in our democratic institutions. US Federal law requires that overseas, military, and disabled voters have access to remote voting. States permit the use of email, fax, or mail-in ballots. However, many of these methods used today lack the security required to maintain integrity of the election results. The most important aspect in restoring

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Calls For Mass Rally Against U.S. Crypto Taxation Bill

Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder and CEO of blockchain research company Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), has urged the U.S. crypto community to rally against the recently proposed taxation policy. Hoskinson first took it to Twitter earlier this week, calling on digital asset proponents in the U.S. to rally in Washington DC to vent their grievances against the bill. This would be a bid to convince the country’s senators to amend the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) reporting rules for cryptocurrencies. “I think it’s about time we get a rally going in