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Alphaton Capital is a private investment and advisory firm focused on identifying and supporting high-growth opportunities across alternative asset classes and emerging markets. The firm partners with founders, institutional investors, and strategic stakeholders to provide capital, financial structuring, and long-term value creation strategies.

Unicoin Inc. was launched in 2022 as the only public reporting and audited cryptocurrency company to provide a “Made in the USA” superior alternative to Bitcoin: scalable, energy efficient, transparent, and regulations-compliant.

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a membership organization with members that work in over 500 government offices around the world. It also has private sector members. 

The Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) is a publically availalble model that guides the development of trusted blockchain soluions. It is also provides a frramework for acqusition officlas to evalute blockchain soluitons.

Black Wallet Group is a blockchain technology firm focused on advancing digital asset innovation, including stablecoin development and tokenized financial solutions. The company is best known for launching the Kiros token, which it positions as a next-generation “Stablecoin 2.0” designed to introduce alternative stability mechanisms within the crypto ecosystem. Kiros is also recognized as the only token to have successfully passed the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) Assessment, underscoring its emphasis on governance, transparency, and operational rigor.

The Institute for Digital Asset Innovation (IDAI) is a research and policy organization focused on advancing responsible innovation in digital assets and blockchain. It supports informed dialogue among policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders on regulation, market structure, and the integration of digital asset technologies into the financial system.

Mortar Strategies is a Washington, DC–based government relations and public affairs firm specializing in federal advocacy for blockchain and digital asset organizations. The firm provides strategic counsel, direct lobbying, stakeholder engagement, coalition management, and grassroots issue campaigns to help Web3 leaders navigate policy, regulatory, and funding environments. Mortar leverages relationships across Congress and federal agencies to advance blockchain priorities and position clients effectively in federal policymaking. Mortar Strattegies is the official public realtions firm of the GBA.

Raptor Email Security is a managed, cloud-based solution offering advanced protection against spam, phishing, malware, and ransomware, utilizing custom AI, expert-managed filtering, and Apache SpamAssassin expertise. Raptor was developed and is mainained by Peregrine Computer Consultants Corporation (PCCC), providing comprehensive IT support and security since 1993.

Reach Media Management is a social media marketing and influencer management agency based in Cologne, Germany. The firm specializes in connecting brands with online influencers, managing influencer campaigns, tracking performance, and supporting both companies and content creators to grow their online reach and engagement.

PAI3.AI is a decentralized AI infrastructure project that combines blockchain principles with artificial intelligence to give individuals and organizations ownership, control, and transparency over AI computation, data, and governance. Rather than relying on centralized cloud-based AI systems, PAI3’s network enables users to run AI locally on privately-controlled nodes, contribute compute and data, and participate in a community-governed ecosystem that rewards contributions with native PAI3 tokens.

 Toto is a blockchain-enabled civic intelligence and engagement platform designed to help campaigns, offices, and community members interact more effectively with constituents. The platform verifies that engagement comes from real people, filters out manipulation and noise, and turns constituent communications into trusted, actionable insights and sentiment intelligence.

Alter New Media (ANM)  is a Las Vegas–based, tech-enabled visibility and media ecosystem that helps mission-driven founders, creators, and organizations build durable influence through strategic marketing, public relations, creator-led media, and AI-powered tools. ANM is a media-tech platform that integrates narrative, distribution, partnerships, and emerging technology to amplify long-term visibility and impact across industries like Web3, technology, social impact, and consumer brands.

Balcony Technology Group is a U.S.-based technology company that builds blockchain and AI-powered infrastructure to modernize how governments and institutions manage property and land records. Its platform transforms fragmented, legacy real estate data into unified, tamper-proof digital registries, enabling secure on-chain deed records, faster ownership transfers, and greater transparency in public records. Balcony has partnered with local governments, including major initiatives to digitize hundreds of billions of dollars in property assets.

SIMBA Chain is a blockchain technology company that provides secure, scalable enterprise solutions for government and commercial clients. Its platform simplifies the development and deployment of decentralized applications (dApps), enabling organizations to integrate blockchain into existing systems without deep technical complexity. SIMBA Chain has worked with U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and NASA, as well as enterprises seeking secure data management, supply chain transparency, and digital asset solutions. The company focuses on compliance, security, and real-world utility, helping institutions leverage blockchain to improve trust, efficiency, and operational resilience.

StatePay is a digital public finance and payments platform designed to help governments, local businesses, and citizens more transparently manage and circulate public funds. The platform uses a policy-driven digital framework that allows states and municipalities to distribute and track economic incentives in real time, while enabling residents and merchants to make everyday payments through a mobile wallet or tap-to-pay card.

Defiance Media is a 24/7 global broadcast network and digital platform dedicated to covering blockchain, decentralized finance, and emerging technologies shaping the future. By combining mainstream-quality production with forward-thinking content, it amplifies the voices of innovators, entrepreneurs, and policy leaders driving the decentralized economy. As a bridge between Web3 and traditional media audiences, Defiance Media is helping bring clarity, credibility, and global visibility to the digital asset ecosystem.

The Edge Of Company (EOC) is a dynamic media, events, and advisory venture focused on empowering pioneers in Web3, technology, and culture. EOC produces global events, podcasts (such as Edge Of NFT and Edge Of AI), newsletters, and multimedia content that explore blockchain, AI, decentralized technologies, gaming, and digital innovation. The company also offers strategic consulting and community-building services to support collaboration among innovators, founders, and communities worldwide.

GoBlockchain as the official press release platform feeding directly into the GBA Global News Hub and other Web3 websites. A key feature highlighted is that all published press releases are hashed and verifiable on the blockchain through PRVerified, providing authenticity and tamper-evidence. The platform also offers GBA members five free press releases upon registration at newswire.gbaglobal.org, positioning GoBlockchain as a blockchain-enabled media distribution partner.

BlockchainKidsUSA prepares American students (ages 3–18) for the future of blockchain and digital finance. Through engaging storybooks for young children, interactive quizzes, middle and high school curriculum, and a student-focused blockchain search engine, the organization makes emerging technology accessible and age-appropriate. BlockchainKidsUSA is equipping the next generation with the knowledge needed to lead in the digital economy.

Simple Proof is a blockchain-based data integrity solution that anchors digital records to the Bitcoin blockchain, creating immutable, independently verifiable proof that information has not been altered. By leveraging open standards such as OpenTimestamps, Simple Proof enables governments, enterprises, and institutions to protect critical records, including public documents, audit trails, and election data, with cryptographic certainty. Its lightweight integration and scalable design make it a powerful tool for enhancing transparency, strengthening trust, and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in modern digital systems.

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Peregrine Computer Consultants Corporation (PCCC) is a trusted IT consulting firm delivering secure, reliable, and personalized technology solutions since 1993. Specializing in managed IT services, cybersecurity, email and web hosting, and advanced threat protection through solutions like Raptor Email Security, PCCC helps organizations protect their infrastructure while improving performance and efficiency. With a proactive support model and strong focus on client relationships, PCCC provides the stability and expertise businesses need to operate securely and confidently in today’s digital environment.

Bermuda

For blockchain entrepreneurs looking to scale globally, Bermuda offers something compelling: clarity, credibility, and access. The future of blockchain will be built in jurisdictions that combine innovation with trust, and Bermuda has demonstrated that forward-thinking regulation can accelerate, not stifle growth. If you’re thinking about where to grow your operations or structure your next phase, Bermuda deserves a serious look, because the question for builders isn’t just where you can launch… it’s where you can truly thrive.

The Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) is the financial regulatory agency for the Government of the District of Columbia. DISB oversees insurance companies, banks, mortgage lenders, money transmitters, broker-dealers, and investment advisers, ensuring compliance with local laws and protecting consumers. In addition to regulation and licensing, the agency provides financial education, supports small business financing initiatives, and promotes a fair, competitive, and transparent financial services marketplace in the District.