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,…
You may have seen recent news about an important case involving Ripple Labs that could impact how federal regulators can treat cryptocurrencies in the context of federal securities laws. This post will give you a rundown of the essential facts…
If you invest in and hold cryptocurrency and/or non-fungible tokens (NFTs), it’s important to protect your assets. Insuring them can be tricky, however. Generally, it isn’t as easy as adding them to your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policies. Cryptocurrency and…
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…
The Washington State Legislature recently passed SB 5544, a bill establishing a “Washington blockchain work group.” A bi-partisan bill sponsored by 10 different senators, SB 5544 is a foundational step toward creating blockchain-related regulation and has strong potential to be a…
If you’ve been involved with WTIA in any capacity but still haven’t joined, you’ve probably heard a lot about our membership program. With good reason—WTIA membership offers great benefits for tech and non-tech companies, and we’re proud to support and…
For those unfamiliar, the WTIA Cascadia Blockchain Council is a group of professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs who are passionate about and dedicated to helping blockchain companies from across the Cascadia region to reach their full potential. Council members serve as…
Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) is excited to announce its selection by the Washington State Department of Commerce to grow an Advanced Technology Council, which by design brings together five key stakeholder groups of startups, academia, corporations, investors, and government…
WTIA was awarded a $550,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to begin the development of an Innovation Cluster Accelerator to power innovation in blockchain and quantum computing and drive private investment, job creation, and world-leading innovation throughout the…
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…