Legal resources related to the world of artificial intelligence.
From Maryland to Stockholm: Taking the Stage at the Nordic Blockchain Conference 2026! I am incredibly honored and excited to announce that I will be speaking at Northern Europe’s premier Web3 and digital asset event—the 8th Annual Nordic Blockchain Association Blockchain Conference (NBC2026), taking place this May 26–27 at Epicenter in Stockholm, Sweden! 🇸🇪 As … Read more
In the Age of AI, No Professional is “Lower-Value”—They Are Simply Underskilled! The corporate world is buzzing with the fallout from Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters’ recent apology for labeling certain back-office roles slated for AI displacement as “lower-value, human capital.” While the phrasing drew immediate and justifiable backlash, it highlights a stark, uncomfortable truth … Read more
We are excited to welcome Kyle Langham to the Maryland BlockchAIn Bootcamp 2026 speaker lineup! Kyle is the Director of Data and Analytics at the DFINITY Foundation, where he leads data strategy and insights that power the growth of the Internet Computer ecosystem. His work sits at the intersection of blockchain adoption, developer activity, and … Read more
2025 Year-End Review 2025 was a defining year for RYO Digital—from building infrastructure to delivering products and partnerships designed for everyday use. From the global launch of LIFE Wallet to progress in payments verticals and compliance initiatives, RYO strengthened its position as a consumer-first Web3 company rooted in Japan’s trust and compliance standards. This year-end … Read more
Digital Asset Forum (DAF) partners with Digital Asset Regulatory Authority, Blockchain Legal Institute and Maryland Blockchain Association to host an international conference in Maryland bringing speakers from around the world. In recognition of this partnership, DARA, BLI and MDBA look forward to the conversation and insights to be shared on May 13th at the inaugural … Read more
The 6th Global Digital Asset Finance Summit serves as the definitive crossroads of 2026. This year’s gathering marks a historic shift: the conversation has moved from “disrupting” finance to “integrating” it across the three pillars of the modern economy: TradFi, DeFi, and ConsumerFi. The Convergence: One Financial Ecosystem The theme of the 6th Global Summit … Read more
As financial institutions and corporate treasuries move beyond simply “holding” Bitcoin, they are increasingly looking at Decentralized Finance (DeFi) as a functional infrastructure for capital efficiency. This shift from passive investment to active participation is the hallmark of the current “Institutional DeFi” era. During the Blockchain Legal Institute’s 6th Global Summit, over 25 speakers reviewed … Read more
As Co-Chair of the African Modernization Task Force – Digital Asset Regulatory Authority, I represented DARA at the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services hearing, “Updating America’s Financial Privacy Framework for the 21st Century.” The hearing examined current financial data privacy laws and potential reforms to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) to ensure effective and uniform … Read more
On March 5th, I had the honor of representing the Maryland Blockchain Association on Capitol Hill for the U.S. House Capital Markets Subcommittee hearing: “The Role of Self-Regulatory Organizations in U.S. Markets.” Chaired by Rep. Ann Wagner, the session was a deep dive into the “Restoring Accountability in Market Supervision Act,” which considers transferring FINRA’s … Read more
The Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI) will be on the ground in Denver this month to engage with policymakers, developers, and institutional leaders at ETHDenver 2026. As the world’s largest Web3 innovation festival returns to the Stockyards Event Center from February 17–21, the focus has shifted significantly from pure speculation to the integration of regulatory frameworks … Read more