The crypto industry is entering a new phase of maturity: at The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FoMGL) summit, to be held from September 29 to October 2, 2026, in Washington and New York, the Expert Council on Law and Regulation will be officially presented. This event marks an important step in the institutionalization of dialogue between the public sector and the digital economy.
The intersection of policy, capital, and technology
The GBA program kicks off on Capitol Hill with discussions with American lawmakers, followed by a one-day summit at the National Press Club. The key agenda is the impact of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing on financial services, including digital assets, tokenization, and the formation of regulatory frameworks. In the evening, guests will enjoy a themed event at a Georgian mansion with play currency and crypto cards, adding an element of hands-on immersion into the world of digital finance.
Among the confirmed speakers are representatives from the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, the SEC Crypto Task Force, the World Bank, as well as executives from Ripple, Circle, Coinbase, and Cardano. Such representation underscores that regulation is no longer exclusively a national matter but is becoming a global challenge requiring the participation of all players.
The Council as a response to industry challenges
The Expert Council brings together practitioners with years of experience in compliance, taxation, financial data, and anti-money laundering. The focus is on issues of jurisdiction selection, adaptation to new regulatory standards, and cross-border compliance. This is especially relevant in a context where businesses face fragmentation of rules across different markets.
Significantly, GBA represents the interests of more than 500 government agencies worldwide and has over 50 working groups. The Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) developed by the association has already been recognized at the UN Internet Governance Forum, confirming the high level of expertise and legitimacy of this platform.
The New York program at UN Headquarters will be open to the community, and for readers planning to attend the Washington portion, a special code BEINCRYPTO20 is provided for a 20% discount on tickets.
My view: the creation of such councils is not merely a formality but a signal that the industry is moving from survival to systemic development. The participation of such structures in dialogue with the UN and regulators is a necessary condition for shaping predictable rules of the game that will attract institutional capital and reduce risks for investors. It is precisely such initiatives that will determine how quickly digital assets become a full-fledged part of the global financial system.