WEF's blockchain head will lead the Crypto Council for Innovation
CCI board member Fred Ehrsam cited the WEF executive’s “in-depth knowledge of crypto” in addition to her experience working with governments across the globe. Sheila Warren, the head of blockchain and distributed ledger technology at the World Economic Forum, will be assuming the position of CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, or CCI, starting in February.In a Monday announcement, the CCI said that beginning on Wednesday, Warren would lead the alliance of crypto-friendly firms aimed at supporting lawmakers on crypto and blockchain regulation. CCI board member and Coinbase co-founder....
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Dubai has announced several initiatives in practical applications of distributed ledgers, with the intention of positioning itself as a hub for blockchain technology and digital financial innovation, Gulf Business reports. The Global Blockchain Council was established in February by the Dubai Museum of the Future Foundation ‒ also known as Dubai Future Foundation ‒ to promote innovation and use the next generation of technologies to enhance the position of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a leading center for innovation and knowledge economy. The council has about 40 members from....
Linda Jeng and Brett Quick will be joining the council in support of its policy and regulatory affairs team. The Crypto Council for Innovation, or CCI, a crypto advocacy group that establishes dialogues with governments and regulatory agencies on the benefits of crypto, has hired two new experts with experience in financial regulatory policy in the United States.In a Tuesday announcement, the CCI said Linda Jeng, a former Federal Reserve Board and Treasury Department employee, and Brett Quick, former deputy chief of staff for House Financial Services Committee chair Emeritus Spencer....