A media group known for its deep analysis of digital assets has announced a strategic partnership with the Government Blockchain Association (GBA). A key outcome of the collaboration will be the launch of a specialized Expert Council on Law and Regulation, whose public debut will take place as part of the prestigious summit The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FoMGL). The event will run from September 29 to October 2, 2026, in Washington and New York, with one of the key days organized directly at the United Nations headquarters.
At the intersection of policy, capital, and technology
The summit program promises to be packed. Discussions will kick off on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers will gather to debate the future of regulation. The baton will then pass to the National Press Club, where the focus will be on the impact of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing on the financial system. The spotlight will be on digital assets, tokenization, and the formation of new regulatory frameworks.
The culmination will be an evening cryptopoly event at a historic Georgian-style mansion. Participants will be offered an informal atmosphere with play currency and crypto cards for networking and prize draws.
The lineup of confirmed speakers is impressive: from representatives of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and the U.S. Department of the Treasury to executives from Ripple, Circle, and Coinbase. Blockchain co-author Dr. Scott Stornetta, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, and representatives from the World Bank and the state of Utah government have also confirmed their participation.
Why this matters for the entire industry
GBA is not just an association. It unites representatives from more than 500 government agencies worldwide and coordinates the work of over 50 specialized groups. Its Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) has already been recognized at the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) level as a standard for assessing the reliability of distributed solutions.
The new Expert Council will focus on the industry's most pressing issues: jurisdiction selection, tax implications, compliance, and data protection in cross-border transactions. These perspectives will be brought to the global discussion within FoMGL.
It is worth noting that the New York program at the UN headquarters will be free to attend, while a special promo code BEINCRYPTO20 has been provided for the Washington portion to receive a discount on tickets.
My view: Bringing such discussions to the UN level is a powerful signal that blockchain has finally ceased to be a peripheral topic. This is a transition from survival to standardization, and participation in such dialogues is critically important for anyone building long-term strategies in the digital economy.