Blockchain Foundation

Nonprofit focused on blockchain & cryptocurrency education. Board of Directors: @cmesi @domsimonee @keiko_lynn @imthekdj @EstuardoDC @NilminiRubin

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

Today, we joined @DigitalChamber, @crypto_council, @BlockchainAssn, @ProgressChamber, @TheDRC_, @cryptocom, @plumenetwork, and others on letter to @BankingGOP & @SenateBanking to call for federal study of CDFIs & MDIs in bipartisan market structure bill. 

https://t.co/bBRs185XxU

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

Great insights from Blockchain Foundation Board Member @nilminirubin 👇🏽

[Hedera @hedera]

America helped build the last global financial architecture. The next one is being shaped by digital assets and tokenization.

Will the U.S. lead it, or adapt to standards set by others?

In @traders_tweets, Hedera Chief Policy Officer @nilminirubin explores why policy clarity and strategic leadership matter now.

Read here: https://t.co/TRe1ZH0HHy

[Cleve Mesidor @cmesi]

🎧 My Convo With @SECGov Comm’r @HesterPeirce

We discuss her crypto origin story, vision for a digital asset regulatory framework, insights regarding inter-agency harmonization, and more.

Stream our @butterscotch360 podcast episode on @FINTECHTVglobal: 

https://t.co/hJYU9elUq2

[butterscotch Media @butterscotch360]

🎙️ Latest episode of #TheGetDown #BeyondBitcoin
‘Crypto Mom’, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, is also Industry’s Regulatory Architect

In this episode, host Cleve Mesidor sits down with two-term SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, affectionately known as "Crypto Mom" for an engaging conversation.

Stream Now: https://t.co/OMxgWDrir5

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

This week, Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi discussed opportunities in Web3 and DeFi during a panel at the Association for Enterprise Opportunity State of Small Business Summit in DC hosted by AEO CEO Natalie Madeira Cofield.

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

Substantive interview between Blockchain Foundation Board Member @nilminirubin and @FINTECHTVglobal Anchor @RemyBlaireNews 👇🏽

[FINTECH.TV @FINTECHTVglobal]

Banks are moving into crypto, and the rules need to keep up.

@nilminirubin of @hedera tells @RemyBlaireNews stablecoin and tokenization legislation is essential so new innovators and traditional financial players know how to operate together.

"We need consistency and clarity amongst the rules."

[Cleve Mesidor @cmesi]

Infusing Crypto Into Mainstream Discourse!

Tomorrow, I’m speaking at @AEOworks State of Small Business Summit, and will share opportunities for small enterprises.

Session: “From Lending to Platforms: The New Small Business Finance Ecosystem.”

More:
https://t.co/uoKy5O6JkN

[Cleve Mesidor @cmesi]

Powerful IFE Salon Monday!

It was wonderful to speak during the @InstituteForEdu fireside chat on “Democratizing the Cloud,” along with Wyatt Meldman-Floch and @KaivanShroff. Thank you @Coach_Kemper and the IFE team for their visionary leadership.

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

🏛️ May is Small Business Month

Next week, Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi will speak at the State of Small Business Summit hosted by the @AEOworks on 5/19. She will focus on small crypto: tokenization, stablecoins opportunities.

Join us: https://t.co/xGFFyuWpWm

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

On 5/14 @BankingGOP will markup crypto market structure bill. We called for a federal study by OCC, FDIC, Fed to provide clarity to CDFI & MDIs that serve rural & urban areas. Ironically, Community Development Bankers Association opposed the federal study.

Clarity can’t wait👇🏽

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

Today, we joined @DigitalChamber, @crypto_council, @BlockchainAssn, @ProgressChamber, @TheDRC_, @cryptocom, @plumenetwork, and others on letter to @BankingGOP & @SenateBanking to call for federal study of CDFIs & MDIs in bipartisan market structure bill. 

https://t.co/bBRs185XxU

[Cleve Mesidor @cmesi]

🗓️ May 11: I’m excited to speak tomorrow during the @InstituteForEdu salon, “Democratizing the Cloud,” to explore intersection of blockchain, AI, policy. It will also feature Wyatt Meldman-Floch & Kaivan Shroff. Special thanks to @Coach_Kemper for hosting.

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

Congratulations to Blockchain Foundation Board Member @nilminirubin on this well deserved recognition 👇🏽

[Hedera @hedera]

Chief Policy Officer, @nilminirubin , has been included in the @washingtonian's 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy for 2026.

A huge testament to Nilmini’s leadership and the impact of the entire Hedera policy team in helping move the industry forward.

👇 https://t.co/f5trfcff1x

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

🗓️ AUG 13: MV CRYPTO POLICY HOUSE

We are hosting a unique bipartisan forum in August, when electeds, officials, leaders gather on Martha’s Vineyard. The Policy House will be a hub to engage, educate this captive, influential audience.

For info, contact [email protected]

[FINTECH.TV @FINTECHTVglobal]

It's Small Business Week and tokenization could be a game changer for small institutions.

Cleve Mesidor (@cmesi) of @TheBlockFound joins @RemyBlaireNews at @consensus2026 on how small businesses and federal contractors can leverage digital assets.

"The regulators and Washington policymakers have to think about the smaller players as well."

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

We are on the ground at #HederaCon in Miami 🌴

Great session about “Policy at a Pivot: Rules For a Tokenized Economy” today with Blockchain Foundation Board Member @nilminirubin, @BlockchainAssn CEO @SummerMersinger, Peter Freeman/@FS_Vector!

Excellent programming by @hedera

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

• CDFI/MDIs have interest in digital assets, but also concerns about risks.

• There are awareness gaps, but also appetite for guidance & educational tools.

✅ Clarity must come from Washington: Engage, listen to this subset of financial system that serve rural, urban America.

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

What CDFI/MDIs Have To Say About Digital Assets!

Today, we released survey findings with @prosperitynow, Kellogg Foundation, Intersect.

What we learned is not surprising, but what is compelling is respondents provided insights into path forward.

More:
https://t.co/vhH0YMUdjg

[Zult.io @zult_io]

Yesterday's #SmallCrypto roundtable was a success, thank you to everyone who joined us! 🙏

Shoutout to @TheBlockFound & @plumenetwork for making it happen, and to our speakers @cmesi, @banamlas, and Arushi Sood Joshi for the real gems on RWA tokenization and liquidity for small community lenders.

Missed it? Catch the recording 👇
https://t.co/6Us3a4OWVh

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

📢 Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi is speaking at @money2020 USA, where she will join other visionary female industry leaders who are re-defining the future of digital finance. They are on the frontlines and making money move! 

Join us:
https://t.co/lVDH1wc59e

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

See You In Miami Next Week!

Blockchain Foundation will be at @consensus2026, @hedera HederaCon, and @solana Accelerate USA.

Executive Director @cmesi will be on the ground May 4-7. Let’s connect. 

#ConsensusMiami

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

CDFI/MDIs & Digital Assets

RSVP for Virtual Briefing 4/30:
https://t.co/fZzS8DKjbe

Read 2024 Report:
https://t.co/8Q5onZwpj1

[Blockchain Foundation @TheBlockFound]

🗓️ Tomorrow

Blockchain Foundation was first to spark discussion about role of CDFI/MDIs in future of digital assets with 2024 report.

As we close Nat’l Financial Education Month, we will join our partners
-Kellogg Foundation, @prosperitynow, Intersect - to release findings.

👇🏽