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

Washington, DC
Joined March 2022
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.  theblockfound.com
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The Clarity Act failing was a big loss, but losing Senators Lummis and Tillis makes the path forward uncertain. Without their bipartisan work, market structure legislation wouldn’t have gotten as far as it did. @cmesi of @TheBlockFound tells @RemyBlaireNews at #Money2020USA.
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Blockchain Foundation retweeted
Day 2️⃣ of @Money2020 USA! - @cmesi (@TheBlockFound) - ⁠Steve Boms (@FDATAglobal) - ⁠@KevLeht (@borderlessxyz) - ⁠Dan Allred (@FifthThird) - ⁠Jess @Houlgrave (@WalletConnect) Live from Las Vegas with @RemyBlaireNews.
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Today 6AM PT (9AM ET): Blockchain Foundation Executive Director Cleve Mesidor will be live on @FINTECHTVglobal Market Movers show with Host @RemyBlaireNews. Tune in to hear insights about what’s breaking at @money2020.
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Connect with Blockchain Foundation at @money2020. Itinerary for Exec Director @cmesi: 10/18: Panel: “Scaling Together” 10/19: • Live Interview on @FINTECHTVglobal with Host @RemyBlaireNews • Session: “The New Intersection of Money” 10/20: Attending RiseUp Executive Summit
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🗓️ Oct 23, 9:30AM Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi is speaking during @DCstartupweek. Panel: “Policy at the Intersection of Innovation and Emerging Technologies” More: dcstw.com/schedule-2026
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Last night, Intersect & Blockchain Foundation wrapped up Hispanic Heritage Month with the 2nd Annual Latino Crypto Leaders Dinner in DC. Heads of key institutions & industry experts explored how Latino lawmakers & leaders will influence crypto policy locally & in next Congress.
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It was standing room-only during breakout session at #DCFintechWeek hosted by @fintechthinksdc. Amazing speakers: • @cmesi, Blockchain Foundation • Lauri Ng, Director of Gov Advocacy, @Chime • Natalie Cofield, CEO, Assoc for Enterprise Opportunity • Efayomi Carr, @FlourishVC
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🗓️ #DCFintechWeek: 10/14, 11AM “Reimagining Financial Inclusion For The Age Of Digital Finance.” • @cmesi, Exec Director, Blockchain Foundation • Lauri Ng, Director of Gov Advocacy, Chime • Natalie Madeira Cofield, CEO, Assoc for Enterprise Opportunity More @fintechthinksdc
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Let's Connect at #DCFintechWeek 2026 (Oct 13–16) hosted by @fintechthinksdc. Blockchain Foundation is a proud Community Partner. View Agenda: 2026.dcfintechweek.org/dcfw2…
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Blockchain Foundation will be at @money2020 USA in Vegas. Connect with our Executive Director @cmesi who is a speaker. Session: us.money2020.com/agenda/spea…
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Blockchain Foundation retweeted
New featured speakers confirmed for #DCFintechWeek 2026 (Oct 13–16)! From central banks and global standard-setters to the market's most consequential firms, our speakers reflect the breadth of the conversation shaping global finance. Register here: 2026.dcfintechweek.org/dcfw2…
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Last week, Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi spoke at the Blockchain & Public Trust summit hosted by the Women In International Security (WIIS), in cooperation with the Embassy of Liechtenstein in the U.S.
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Advancing Education & Increasing Access! Yesterday, Blockchain Foundation participated in the @BlkBlockchainDC at Howard University, which featured our Executive Director @cmesi | Kevin Harris, Senior Director at @cryptocom | @Landon, Senior Advisor at @SECGov | Brandon Andrews.
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Blockchain Foundation retweeted
The conversations shaping the future of finance are coming to Washington this October, and they're happening all across the city. Most sessions require registration or an application, and space is limited. Explore the Week at a Glance and secure your spot:lnkd.in/ec-FX6CB
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🗓️ 9/26: Crypto policy debates are happening in all corners of Web3 & DeFi. On Sat, industry leaders will take the stage at 9th Annual @BlkBlockchainDC at Howard Univ. Join Blockchain Foundation Board Members @cmesi & @imthekdj, @Rashan, Kevin Harris. blackblockchainsummit.com/
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This Thursday, Blockchain Foundation Executive Director Cleve Mesidor @cmesi will speak at the Blockchain & Public Trust Summit hosted by Women In International Security (WIIS) in partnership with the Embassy of Liechtenstein. Register: eventbrite.com/e/wiis-x-emba…
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🗓️ 9/24, 8:30AM: Blockchain Foundation Executive Director @cmesi Cleve Mesidor will speak at the Blockchain & Public Trust Summit hosted by Women In International Security (WIIS) in partnership with the Embassy of Liechtenstein. Register: eventbrite.com/e/wiis-x-emba…
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Blockchain Foundation is a Proud Partner of DC Fintech Week, Oct 13 - 16, 2026! @fintechthinksdc brings together the brightest minds in finance, technology, and regulation to explore the future of digital finance. Join Us at Finchella: 2026.dcfintechweek.org/dcfw2…
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Today, Blockchain Foundation partnered with the @TheBlackCaucus to host an interactive crypto roundtable alongside #ALC55. “New Money: Black America’s Stake in the Future of Finance” We were joined by CBC Chair @RepYvetteClarke, and @RepDonDavis, @BobbyScott, @RepGlennIvey.
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Blockchain Foundation retweeted
Registration for #DCFintechWeek (Oct 13–16) is open! For nine years, policymakers and innovators have met in D.C. to shape the future of finance. On the agenda: agentic AI, tokenized markets, prediction markets & post-quantum risk. Register here: 2026.dcfintechweek.org/dcfw2…
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