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Secure Your Spot at the FOMGL Gala, Your 5-Year Altcoin Pick? Join Our Poll, SuperWorld Mapping the Future, Blockchain, Governance & the Future of Money, Hot Topics on ETFs & Bitcoin Treasuries and Exclusive KBW Interviews

This Week on Edge of Weekly: Washington D.C. takes center stage with the Future of Money, Governance, & the Law (FOMGL) conference, bringing policymakers, innovators, and fintech leaders together for a free Capitol Hill summit and the glamorous 1920s-themed Cryptopoly Gala. 🗳️ Edge Poll of the Week is live—cast your vote and shape the conversation as we count down to the big event. We also spotlight SuperWorld, the Web3-powered map reimagining how we experience the real world through AR, VR, and tokenized assets. On The Edge of Show, Gerard Dache of the Government Blockchain Association unpacks how blockchain is reshaping governance, while Hot Topics dives into the SEC’s ETF wave, Bitcoin treasuries, and the surge of crypto millionaires. Plus, don’t miss our exclusive coverage from Korea Blockchain Week with Tristan Thompson, Animoca Brands Japan, Cronos Labs, and more.
The Future of Money, Governance, & the Law (FOMGL) conference is bringing together visionaries for an unforgettable experience this year in Washington, D.C.
This exclusive event features two key experiences: a free daytime conference on Capitol Hill and a 1920s-themed evening gala at The St. Gregory Hotel.
Daytime Event – Free Registration
October 30, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | U.S. Capitol Hill
This invitation-only conference is free to attend but has limited seating.
Immediate approvals will be granted for:
White House and Congressional staff
Government employees
Speakers and event team
Members of the Government Blockchain Association (GBA)
Remaining invitations will be released on October 25, 2025.
🎤 Why Attend?
Engage directly with U.S. lawmakers, regulators, and global fintech leaders as they discuss AI, blockchain, digital identity, quantum computing, and more.
1920s-Themed Cryptopoly Evening Gala – $275
October 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | The St. Gregory Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Step back into the roaring 1930s for an elegant evening of networking and fun. Dress in period style and join influential leaders, innovators, and industry decision-makers for:
Chef-curated dining and signature cocktails
A hosted Cryptopoly game – a Monopoly-style blockchain experience
World-class networking opportunities
🎟️ Evening Gala Ticket: $275 (going up Nov 1 so buy now)
Key Details at a Glance
Evening Gala: October 29 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | The St. Gregory Hotel
Daytime Conference: October 30 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | U.S. Capitol Hill
Daytime Registration: Free (invitation-only, limited availability)
Evening Gala Ticket: $275
Use Code:
EDGEFRIEND
for 10% off evening gala tickets
Here are a couple of speaker highlights you won’t want to miss!
![]() | Annelise Osborne Annelise Osborne is Chief Business Officer at Kadena, a Proof-of-Work Layer 1 blockchain focused on upgrading finance, with over 20 years’ experience across finance, investments, risk, governance, and digital assets; she is a recognized thought leader, board advisor, university lecturer, and bestselling author of From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets in Traditional Finance, holding an MBA from Columbia University and a BA from The College of William and Mary. |
![]() | Paul Dowding Paul Dowding has over thirty years of experience in product innovation design and management, business and operational strategy, financial reporting, process re-engineering and large-scale program management related to financial services infrastructure. With L4SCorp. he has designed and launched a patented, real-time, scalable, high-capacity, networked accounting ledger (NAL) technology blockchain solution. |
![]() | Joanna Rindell Joanna Rindell serves as Head of Legal at TriliTech Limited, a London-based R&D and entrepreneurship hub for the Tezos blockchain. An experienced technology lawyer with over a decade advising innovative companies, she specializes in blockchain and digital assets, helping teams navigate complex regulatory landscapes. |
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🗳️ Edge Poll of the Week
We want to hear from YOU! Let’s make this newsletter more than just a read—let’s spark a little debate.
👉 Click your answer below, and we’ll reveal the results in next week’s issue and share the live poll highlights on X + LinkedIn.
If you could hold one altcoin for the next 5 years, which would it be? |
Your vote = your voice. Don’t just watch the market—call your shot.
SuperWorld: Mapping the Future
What if Google Maps was reimagined for Web3? That’s SuperWorld — a decentralized, creator-owned platform where users can pin videos, concerts, or 3D art to real-world locations and even earn from them.
🚀 Traction so far
200K+ community members
$5.2M+ in virtual real estate revenue
23K+ plots sold
10M hotels, restaurants & experiences + 250K live events integrated
💡 The $SPWR Token
SuperWorld’s SuperPower token fuels bookings, e-commerce, staking, governance, and rewards for creators and users. Early access supporters enjoy exclusive benefits before the full public sale.
🌐 Why Now
With AR projected to hit $850B and tokenized assets $10T by 2030, SuperWorld is positioned at the center of AR/VR, AI, and Web3 convergence.
🔥 Get In Early
The community early access round is LIVE now on Republic: Republic.com/superworld
Sign up for the airdrop waitlist: SuperWorldapp.com/token
🎙️ Gerard Dache on Blockchain, Governance & the Future of Money
This week on The Edge of Show, Josh Kriger sits down with Gerard Dache, Founder & Executive Director of the Government Blockchain Association (GBA), for a powerful conversation on the future of money, governance, and law.
With the FOMGL Summit on Capitol Hill just weeks away, Gerard shares how blockchain is transforming both policy and practice—while spotlighting what’s at stake for innovators, lawmakers, and citizens alike.
Key Highlights:
💸 The evolution of money and the rise of stablecoins in real-world economies
🔒 Privacy vs. policy — finding balance in the digital age
🏛️ GBA’s role in solving public sector challenges with blockchain
📜 Why regulation and standards are critical for adoption
🎟️ Event Reminder:
Join the conversation live at the FOMGL Summit — Oct 30th at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
Use code EDGEVIP for 20% off Gala tickets → Learn more here
👉 Watch the full episode now and discover how you can help shape the future of blockchain at the intersection of technology and governance.
Check out the links below, don't miss out!
💲 Listen on Spotify l👉 Hear it on Apple Podcasts l 🎥 Watch it on YouTube
Hot Topics: ETF Explosion, Bitcoin Treasury Growth, Crypto Millionaires & Bitcoin Life Insurance
This week on Hot Topics, January Jones teams up with guest co-host Isabelle Castro (Utopia in Beta) and Danny Baer (Meanwhile Bitcoin Life Insurance) to unpack four stories shaking the crypto world:
ETF Explosion — SEC streamlines approvals, opening the door for Solana, XRP, Cardano & more.
Bitcoin Treasuries — Strive + Semler merge to join the top 10 corporate BTC holders.
Crypto Millionaires — 240,000+ globally and growing fast, but where are they putting down roots?
Bitcoin Life Insurance — Meanwhile’s novel policy turns BTC into long-term wealth protection.
From Wall Street’s rush into ETFs to a new class of millionaires shaping global finance, this episode goes beyond the headlines to ask: what does this mean for the future of crypto adoption?
Check out the links below, don't miss out!
Listen on Spotify l👉 Hear it on Apple Podcasts l 🎥 Watch it on YouTube
Edge of Show at Korea Blockchain Week 2025

The Edge of Show team hit Seoul for Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) — one of Asia’s top Web3 gatherings. Host Josh Kriger didn’t just cover the action; he helped lead it.
🎙️ Exclusive Interviews
Josh sat down with industry and cultural voices, including:
Tristan Thompson — Canadian NBA star and blockchain advocate
Shaw (Elizalabs.ai) — advancing AI + blockchain synergy
Jonathan Covey (Zetachain) — building cross-chain infrastructure
Cameron Kates (ApeCo) — evolving the ApeCoin ecosystem
Josh Moderates Two Big Panels

Is Digital Art Dead? NFTs & Web3 — with ApeCo and Animoca Brands Japan on how NFTs are shifting into gaming, phygital assets, and cultural use cases.
The Future of Payments — with Cronos Labs and Sukuma Ventures, exploring stablecoins, cross-border adoption, and financial inclusion across Africa.
👉 Watch for upcoming interviews and panel highlights across our podcast, YouTube, and socials.
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