Web3 represents a paradigm shift towards a more decentralized, user-centric, and inclusive internet, where individuals have greater control over their digital lives and where innovation can flourish in a way that’s open and collaborative. Often associated with blockchain and cryptocurrency,…
Washington state political leadership and industry leaders from the Bitcoin, blockchain and crypto spaces gathered last month at a public-private invite-only U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), WTIA, and Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) Roundtable in Seattle to discuss leading-edge innovation in…
This week, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced the creation and launch of the Center for FinTech Information (CFI) to facilitate communication between the DFI and entrepreneurs, investors, and fintech companies. While Washington aspires to be a…
What do Bitcoin and college tuition have in common? As of this writing, the prices of both are soaring. And one is more volatile than the other. Which one is it? The answer may shock you. Hint: It isn’t Bitcoin.…
Many of us have worked hard to make our new workspaces look like our old ones: setting lunch breaks, grabbing our favorite desk chair from the office, or celebrating milestones virtually. And while these efforts help, there’s no real substitute…
The Cascadia Blockchain Council is happy to report that the WA State Bill SB6065 “Establishing the Washington blockchain work group” has unanimously passed the committee and the Senate, thanks to Senator Sharon Brown for championing this bill and to the…
It’s 2020. Happy New Year everyone. Happy Lunar New Year too, as we kick off the “Year of the Metal Rat”. I recently read a New Year’s letter to all of the Washington Technology Industry Association’s board members from CEO,…
Today we're announcing the launch of the Canadian Blockchain Market Accelerator program here in Seattle, WA. The program, a partnership between Global Affairs Canada and the WTIA Cascadia Blockchain Council, will play a vital role in the advancement of the…
Hello Cascadia Community: Last month we featured a Bellevue based blockchain infrastructure company, Dragonchain. This month, we are featuring another local community favorite, an algorithmic trading hedge fund, Strix Leviathan, led by local serial entrepreneur, Jesse Proudman. I encourage the…
When it comes to blockchain, what it is, its use cases, and the industries using it, there’s a lot of information out there. You can admit it: maybe you feel mystified by blockchain technology. Rest assured you’re not alone. While…