Fresh off an incredible gathering—and with the groundbreaking news of the GENIUS Act becoming law—we’re buzzing with excitement for our next CryptoMondays DC meetup! This landmark stablecoin regulation bill, which establishes a clear federal framework for payment stablecoins backed by low-risk reserves like cash, is now becoming reality.
Here’s the quick rundown:
- 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM: Kick off with drinks, fresh oysters, and networking.
- 7:15 PM – 7:20 PM: Brock Pierce and Bruce Porter Jr. open up, covering Pierce School, Washington Elite, DC history of CryptoMondays, and plans here in the District.
- 7:20 PM – 7:30 PM: Fireside chat with Adam Reiser of Verity One and Bruce Porter Jr.
- 7:30 PM – 7:35 PM: Global Standards for Digital Asset Integrity – BMM Token Supplement (Gerard Dache, GBA)
- 7:35 PM – 7:50: Matt Pines talks about Q-Day, quantum and Blockchain Policy Institute (BPI).
- 7:50 PM – 7:55 PM: DNA Fund – Investment and consulting for the best crypto projects globally.
- 7:55 PM – 8:00 PM: Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT).
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: More drinks, fresh oysters, and networking.
Special Guest Speaker: Matthew Pines
Matthew Pines is the Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), a premier think tank dedicated to advancing Bitcoin policy research, with a strong emphasis on its implications for U.S. national security, economic strategy, and technological innovation. With degrees in physics and philosophy from Johns Hopkins University and public policy from the London School of Economics, Matt has been a leading voice on disruptive technologies for years. His historic work at BPI includes authoring key papers on Bitcoin as a strategic national security opportunity for the United States and organizing influential summits like the Bitcoin Policy Summit. Matt will be speaking about Q-Day—the future date when quantum computers become powerful enough to crack current cryptographic standards—emerging quantum threats to blockchain and cryptocurrency security, and his groundbreaking contributions at BPI to safeguard and promote Bitcoin in the policy arena.
We’re also thrilled to spotlight Verity One and their innovative Pearl Token NFT project, which harnesses blockchain to fund real-world oyster restoration efforts for cleaning up the Potomac River and other waterways worldwide. Each token supports oyster filtration that removes 0.4g of sediment per oyster, contributing to ecosystem health in locations from the Chesapeake Bay to the Great Barrier Reef.
As part of the celebration, Verity One is bringing fresh oysters for everyone—let’s toast to crypto innovation and environmental impact!
🗓 Monday, July 21, 2025
🕔 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
📍 Pierce School Lofts
1375 Maryland Ave NE · Washington, DC
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