GBA Public Webinar "Blockchain Technology’s Role in Economic Inclusion"

Government Blockchain Association Public Webinar "Blockchain Technology’s Role in Economic Inclusion"

Presented by GBA Cryptocurrency Working Group (CWG) Working Group & eazybot.com Thursday Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

"Blockchain Technology’s Role in Economic Inclusion"

As blockchain continues to reshape global financial ecosystems, this session will explore its ability to foster financial inclusion, expand banking access, and create new economic opportunities for underserved populations. Your expertise will play a critical role in shedding light on the opportunities, challenges, and evolving policies shaping this space.

Moderated by Charles Anderson of eazybot.com with guest speakers" Ryan Munn, Founder, Interchain, LLC Alex Short, Project Director (PMSCP), United States Global Operations Leader (GBA) Dr. Josina Rodriguez, Academic Advisory Body Member for the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications Dr. Christopher Smithmyer, Vice President of International Affairs, Brāv Online Conflict Management and Co-Founder of Black Wallet Limited

To ensure a robust and insightful discussion, we encourage you to consider the following topics: ✅ The Role of Blockchain in Expanding Financial Access How blockchain-based solutions are removing barriers for the unbanked and underbanked. The impact of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain-based remittances. Case studies of successful blockchain-driven financial inclusion initiatives. ✅ Government and Regulatory Developments in Blockchain and Economic Inclusion The implications of the Executive Order on Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology (January 23, 2025) on economic inclusion. 🔗 Read the Executive Order 🔗 White House Fact Sheet ✅ The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Global and Domestic Impact The growing state and federal discussions around Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. The potential benefits and risks of nations adopting Bitcoin as a financial reserve. 🔗 Forbes: Nations & States Turn to Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve 🔗 Bitcoin Reserve Legislation Expands to 15 States ✅ Federal Oversight and the Crypto Czar’s First Public Address Key takeaways from the U.S. Crypto Czar’s speech regarding financial regulation and economic inclusion. How regulatory changes could impact blockchain’s role in domestic and international finance. 🔗 CCN: Crypto Czar's Bitcoin Reserve Strategy ✅ Banking and Crypto: Evolving Regulatory Perspectives The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) clarification on banks engaging with cryptocurrency. 🔗 OCC Clarifies Bank Authority to Engage in Certain Cryptocurrency Activities The SEC’s confirmation that Bitcoin mining is not considered a security under U.S. law and its implications for future regulation. 🔗 SEC Confirms Proof-of-Work Mining is Not Subject to Securities Laws ✅ Current Events and Market Trends in Crypto Recent global regulatory updates, market movements, and economic policies impacting blockchain-based financial solutions. 🔗 Cointelegraph Latest News 🔗 CryptoNews Updates

Join Webinar at https://eazybot.co/CWG032725u Contact Bob Miko, [email protected] 203 378 2803

About GBA

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing blockchain technology standards, facilitating industry education, and ensuring a trusted, secure ecosystem for blockchain solutions. For more information, visit https://gbaglobal.org/.

For more information contact Bob Miko, [email protected] 203 378 2803

Bob Miko GBA Director of Public Relations Editor in Chief/Producer Pacific Dialogue 203 378 2803 [email protected]