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Alexa Tsui Appointed Chief Operating Officer of G2Xchange

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Time Stamp: January 2, 2024 11:27 AM - Modified On: January 2, 2024 - Published By:
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Alexa Tsui Appointed Chief Operating Officer of G2Xchange Washington DC - G2Xchange, the leader in providing industry news, insights, and market intelligence for the US federal contracting sector, is proud to announce the appointment of Alexa Tsui as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 2nd, 2024. Ms. Tsui, a seasoned professional with a career spanning nearly 20 years in leadership roles supporting strategic growth initiatives, brings a wealth of expertise to G2Xchange based on her demonstrated commitment to excellence, her long-standing industry relationships, and a deep understanding of

United Nations IGF Dynamic Coalition Pilots a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)

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Time Stamp: December 21, 2023 2:50 AM - Modified On: December 21, 2023 - Published By:
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New York, NY – December 20, 2023 — The United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance & Standardization announces the initiation of a groundbreaking project aimed at establishing a Distributed Autonomous Organization (DAO). The pilot project is a collaborative effort showcasing how public sector organizations can leverage blockchain technology and DAO principles to foster transparent, rules-based, and high-integrity governance structures. UN - IGF Dynamic Coalitions are multistakeholder groups operating within the framework of the UN Internet Governance Forum, addressing specific issues related to internet governance. These

From Dominance to Compliance

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Time Stamp: December 3, 2023 1:04 PM - Modified On: December 3, 2023 - Published By:
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Last Tuesday saw Binance settle its long-running legal disputes with several U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). However, they failed to reach an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding their pending charges. As part of the settlement, Binance has agreed to pay an eye-popping fine of $4.3 billion. Furthermore, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance, will step down

Utah County Leads the First Government Adoption of the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM)

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Time Stamp: November 16, 2023 11:53 AM - Modified On: November 16, 2023 - Published By:
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Utah County is the first government entity in the world to adopt the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) to assess their blockchain-based solution and use it to continually improve the reliability and trustworthiness of their blockchain-based government services. From the mid 1800’s Utah County has drawn pioneers to its territory. That indominable spirit of overcoming challenges and finding new paths forward has not waned. When Covid shut down government offices, Utah County had already begun the transition to online platforms. Clerk/Auditor Amelia Gardner, had led the charge into that territory in

Walking the Tightrope

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Time Stamp: November 15, 2023 5:02 AM - Modified On: November 15, 2023 - Published By:
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As we stand on the verge of a new era in crypto, it’s crucial to reaffirm the importance of decentralization. Beyond being a mere aspiration, decentralization serves as the lifeblood of the crypto world, standing as the pivotal force that draws the line between freedom and control. Amidst the hype surrounding the impending approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States, accompanied by the influx of capital from behemoths like BlackRock, the immediate market surge raises a serious question for the future of crypto. Are people here for

Government Blockchain Association (GBA) Releases Voting Solution Assessment Model

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Time Stamp: October 20, 2023 7:16 AM - Modified On: October 20, 2023 - Published By:
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  Washington, DC, September 19 — 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

Zumo first to launch platform built to meet the tech requirements of the FCA’s new Financial Promotions Regime for Crypto Assets

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Time Stamp: October 6, 2023 7:11 AM - Modified On: October 6, 2023 - Published By:
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The award-winning platform has set a new benchmark in consumer protection and regulatory alignment With some UK operators having to pause activity, Zumo’s financial promotions technical flow is now also available through its B2B API to support unregistered firms with remaining compliant after the 8 October deadline [London/Edinburgh - Friday 29 September 2023] Zumo, the UK-based digital-asset-as-a-service platform, has announced a significant industry milestone as it becomes the first digital asset platform to have integrated tech based requirements of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) new financial promotions regime for cryptoasset

Swiss WEB3FEST 2023: The Convergence of Web3 Innovation and Collaboration

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Time Stamp: August 28, 2023 5:55 AM - Modified On: August 28, 2023 - Published By:
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The Global Web3 Ecosystem is set to unite under the banner of "Switzerland United", an 11-day extravaganza, from September 7th-17th 2023, that combines the forces of the NFT Fest Lugano, NFT Lakeside Unconference and the Swiss WEB3FEST. Key Highlights The Swiss WEB3FEST will be the center of Web3 innovation and collaboration, with over 150 Preeminent speakers, 50+ exhibitors and 80+ captivating topics and side events The Swiss WEB3FEST is the Ecosystem Festival of Crypto Valley and Crypto Oasis and is Co-Hosted by Dfinity aka The Internet Computer The Conference is

Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance and Standardization (DC-BAS)

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Time Stamp: August 24, 2023 12:18 PM - Modified On: August 24, 2023 - Published By:
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Introduction Blockchains are a promising technology with the potential to transform many industries. However, there are still challenges that need to be addressed before blockchain solutions can reach their full potential. Blockchains are important because they can be used to create secure and transparent systems. For example, blockchains can streamline the delivery of public services to underserved communities and populations, strengthen transparency and integrity for public services, and ultimately build trust amongst all stakeholders. As blockchain technology continues to develop, it is likely to have a major impact on the

United Nations Group Seeks Comments on Blockchain Voting Standards

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Time Stamp: August 23, 2023 5:44 AM - Modified On: August 23, 2023 - Published By:
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Hosted by the New York - The United Nations (UN) Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Blockchain Assurance & Standardization Dynamic Coalition has distributed a suite of blockchain standards authored by the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) including standards for the use of blockchain technology in elections. The GBA Voting Working Group that developed the election standard is comprised of election officials, election systems vendors, and blockchain experts from around the world. They are driven by a desire to make elections trustworthy and accessible to all voters. According to Utah County Commissioner, Amelia