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Nonprofit focused on blockchain & cryptocurrency education. Board of Directors: @cmesi @domsimonee @keiko_lynn @imthekdj @EstuardoDC @NilminiRubin
Washington, DC
Joined March 2022
Today, we joined @DigitalChamber, @crypto_council, @BlockchainAssn, @ProgressChamber, @TheDRC_, @cryptocom, @plumenetwork, and others on letter to @BankingGOP & @SenateBanking to call for federal study of CDFIs & MDIs in bipartisan market structure bill. https://t.co/bBRs185XxU
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Blockchain Foundation commends crypto entities for commitment to ensuring consumers have multiple, safe access points to digital assets. A federal study of CDFIs & MDIs in Senate digital assets market structure bill is a simple, first step towards much needed regulatory clarity.
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* 20th Annual @PayTechWomen Summit * Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi spoke about crypto on a panel moderated by @AmerBanker journalist Bailey Reutzel, along with @Fiserv executive Sunil Sachdev. They discussed stablecoins and what’s shaping future of payments.
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Excellent thought-leadership! Must read editorial by Blockchain Foundation Founder & Former Board Member @katiebiber & current Board Member @domsimonee. Substantive insights on issues around crypto ATMs👇
It's not anti-crypto to demand basic safeguards for bitcoin ATMs. Lay off the state AG's doing their jobs.
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Today, we joined leading industry voices in urging the Senate Banking Committee to support a provision that empowers Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) to safely participate in digital assets through education,
Today, we joined @DigitalChamber, @crypto_council, @BlockchainAssn, @ProgressChamber, @TheDRC_, @cryptocom, @plumenetwork, and others on letter to @BankingGOP & @SenateBanking to call for federal study of CDFIs & MDIs in bipartisan market structure bill. https://t.co/bBRs185XxU
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Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are important tools that promote financial inclusion. They also have strong bipartisan backing. Great to join this letter with @DigitalChamber, @TheBlockFound, @crypto_council, and @BlockchainAssn.
Today, the Digital Chamber joined @TheBlockFound, @crypto_council, @BlockchainAssn, @ProgressChamber, and other signatories on a letter to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to call for a federal study of CDFIs and MDIs in the bipartisan market structure legislation. Recently,
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CCI is proud to join in support of a Senate amendment directing regulators to study how CDFIs and MDIs can responsibly offer digital assets and expand financial education. Empowering trusted community institutions to participate in digital finance strengthens inclusion,
Today, we joined @DigitalChamber, @crypto_council, @BlockchainAssn, @ProgressChamber, @TheDRC_, @cryptocom, @plumenetwork, and others on letter to @BankingGOP & @SenateBanking to call for federal study of CDFIs & MDIs in bipartisan market structure bill. https://t.co/bBRs185XxU
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Today, @plumenetwork joined @TheBlockFound, @DigitalChamber , @ProgressChamber, The @TheDRC_, @cryptocom , and others on a letter to the @BankingGOP and @SenateBanking to call for a federal study of CDFIs and MDIs 1/4
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🚨 While CT’s chasing the next meme, @plumenetwork just joined @TheBlockFound , @DigitalChamber & @cryptocom in calling for a federal study on CDFIs & MDIs. 🏛️ This isn’t noise — it’s policy-level movement. ⚡ The real builders are shaping the rules. 🪶 #Plume #RWAfi
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Today, the Digital Chamber joined @TheBlockFound, @crypto_council, @BlockchainAssn, @ProgressChamber, and other signatories on a letter to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to call for a federal study of CDFIs and MDIs in the bipartisan market structure legislation. Recently,
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🗞️ My latest @ForbesCrypto article is about the significant credit union industry presence at the @money2020 conference & their role in stablecoin deployment. I feature @TheNCUA Chair @kylehauptman, @BANKSOCIALio COO @Trekkie_Becky, @AmericasCUs. Read: https://t.co/q7sztKdBM1
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MONEY20/20 RECAP Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi spoke on three panels during @money2020 in Vegas. #money2020USA
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Today, Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi spoke about use cases for government at the “Future of Money, Governance and the Law” Conference in DC hosted by @OuterEdgeEvents & @gbaglobal. #FoMGL 👇
🚨The Future of Money, Governance & the Law kicks off in Washington, D.C.! Join us today, October 30, 2025 at the Washington Plaza Hotel for: “Digital Government: Real-World Blockchain Use Cases for a More Nimble Future.” Featuring: Karla Ballard – SDR Ventures & HUMN Inc.
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Blockchain Foundation was proud to collaborate with W.K. Kellogg Foundation during #SOCAP25 in San Francisco. Our Executive Director @cmesi presented a “Bold & Brief” lightning talk about the future of “Crypto, Capital, and Community.” #BlockchainEducation
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Congrats to Blockchain Foundation Board Member @nilminirubin!
Hedera’s Chief Policy Officer, @NilminiRubin, was invited by the @IIF to join their delegation at @Nasdaq’s “Ring the Bell” ceremony. Events like this highlight the growing intersection between traditional finance & emerging tech.
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Chief Policy Officer @NilminiRubin has been invited to join the Board of Directors of @TheBlockFound, a nonprofit empowering the public with trusted blockchain research and dialogue. Congratulations, Nilmini! 👏
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📣 BIG NEWS Blockchain Foundation is thrilled to announce new members of Board of Directors: @imthekdj @EstuardoDC @NilminiRubin Welcome: • Nilmini Rubin, Chief Policy Officer, @Hedera • Katherine Johnson, Chief Compliance, @storj • Estuardo Rodriguez, CEO, Intersect PA
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Highlight From #Finchella Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi closed out #DCFintechWeek at a luncheon roundtable hosted by @fintechthinksdc & @apcoworldwide. @ChrisBrummerDr & Jeff Zelkowitz led the discussion about “Borderless Technology in a Fragmented World.”
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Today, Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi was a speaker for a session - “From Regulator to Disruptor” - moderated by @PunchbowlNews Reporter @BrendanPedersen during #DCFintechWeek hosted by @fintechthinksdc & @ChrisBrummerDr.
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Announcing another group of powerhouse speakers for the Second Annual @evewealthhq Summit! Thank you @kbdow @TBC_Jessi @_JennieLevin @cmesi and Cynthia Pedersen for sharing your expertise. Honored to have these important voices from @BitwiseInvest @TXblockchain_ @na_blockchain
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