The policy organization Stand With Crypto flew us to D.C. along with many others in the industry for Stand With Crypto Day May 14. MNblockchain’s Brook Oldre and Brandon Ferdig attended this third annual event, where 60 blockchain professionals from around the country met with the members of Congress. Several of the builders pose before The Capitol steps. Each region visited several […]

Greetings from Minnesota Blockchain Initiative! Last year introduced many “firsts” we’re excited to build upon in 2025.  We unveiled our Membership program, seeing 40+ folks in the community sign up to offer their support, help in our initiatives, and enjoy the Membership benefits along the way. This year, we’re expanding the benefits, including free courses […]

“Blockchain & Government’s” Best Moments With echoes of the election, excitement of a rising market, and promise of a new era for this industry, attendees filled every table at the St. Thomas School of Law Atrium, downtown Minneapolis.   Following our “Web3 & Law” conference at St. Thomas last year, we returned Monday evening, November […]

Greetings from the President of the Minnesota Blockchain Initiative! Since our re-introduction in 2022, we’ve been on an exciting journey, expanding our organization across various fields and projects throughout the last year.  In 2024, we’re leveraging the insights gleaned from our expansion to chart a course forward that aligns with our strengths and the aspirations […]

The 2022 “State of Blockchain” Showcase! 200+ blockchain professionals mingling on the historic trading floor of the former Minneapolis Grain Exchange. Finally, at the forefront: The stage upon which seven presentations showcased various integrations of blockchain into society. Art, data storage, finance, education, community development, policy, and more: This was our event “The State of […]