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Last Chance to Secure Your Spot at the FOMGL Gala, Future of Web3 @ Token2049, Market Crash, Binance Compensation & $14B Bitcoin Seizure with Josh Lawler, and AWS Outage, a16z’s State of Crypto Report & Nibiru’s New Frontier
Washington, D.C. heats up as we count down to The Future of Money, Governance, & the Law (FOMGL) 2025 — where innovation meets policy on Capitol Hill, followed by the roaring 1920s Cryptopoly Gala. Meanwhile, Josh Kriger goes live from TOKEN2049 Singapore with Avery Ching (Aptos), Frank Mong (Helium), Saad Ahmed (Gemini), and Will Fey (Ammalgam) to explore how blockchain is powering real-world innovation. Back in the studio, Hot Topics returns with two power-packed episodes: Monday — market shocks, Binance’s compensation plan, and a $14B Bitcoin seizure with Josh Lawler (Zuber Lawler). Thursday — the AWS outage, a16z’s State of Crypto 2025, and cross-chain DeFi with Unique Divine (Nibiru). A global week of Web3, policy, and innovation — from Singapore to Capitol Hill. Tune in, watch the conversations, and find your edge.
🌐 Join Us at the 2025 Future of Money, Governance, and the Law | Oct 29–30, 2025
📍 St. Gregory Hotel (Oct 29) & Washington Plaza Hotel (Oct 30)
🎟️ Tickets Available Now | Limited Capacity | Secure Your Seat Today
🔗 Get your ticket now at Luma.com/FOMGL
Two Days. Two Venues. One Vision for the Future.
Join policymakers, technologists, innovators, and industry leaders for The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FOMGL) — a high-impact, two-day experience shaping the future of digital assets, blockchain, AI, and global policy.
Day 1: 1920s Cryptopoly Gala Reception
📅 October 29, 2025 | 🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 St. Gregory Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Step into the roaring 1920s — where Gatsby-era glam meets next-gen tech.
With a vibrant atmosphere, playful networking, and powerful conversations, this event is more than a party — it’s where the future is built.
Dress in your flapper finest or dapper vintage and join us for a night of celebration.
Enjoy chef-curated appetizers, a gourmet buffet, and premium beer & wine.
Play the Cryptopoly Game — buy, sell, and trade digital properties to become the crypto whale of the night and win prizes!
Mingle with global leaders from government, blockchain, and finance at a themed celebration like no other.
VIP Combo Ticket holders also get access to a private pre-Gala reception with senior officials, speakers, and sponsors.
🏛 Day 2: The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law Summit
📅 October 30, 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 Washington Plaza Hotel, Washington, D.C.
The main event — a full-day summit diving deep into critical conversations at the intersection of emerging technology and global governance.
🔹 Key topics include:
• Digital assets & tokenization
• AI regulation & public sector innovation
• Global frameworks for digital governance
Network with policymakers, enterprise leaders, startups, and innovators.
Explore the new Exhibit Hall with live demos and emerging tech showcases.
Enjoy premium hospitality, including all-day refreshments, a deli lunch buffet, and afternoon snacks.
Upgrade to VIP for:
• Gourmet breakfast
• Exclusive networking lounge
• Priority seating
• Fast-track registration
What to Expect
• Immersive discussions on DeFi, AI governance, national security, and tokenization
• High-impact keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions led by pioneers and policymakers
• Access to the Digital Asset Roundtable of Experts, whose report will be shared with global policymakers
🏛 Why It Matters
As technology evolves, this summit bridges innovation and regulation—helping shape the future of digital governance, economic systems, and public trust.
Whether you’re a policymaker, founder, or tech leader, this event equips you with insight, access, and connections.
🎟 Tickets (Limited Seating)
Tickets are available until Oct 26:
Summit Ticket: $349 (Available until Oct 26, 11:59 PM EDT)
Gala Ticket: $299
VIP Combo (Summit + Gala): Includes all VIP perks plus access to the private VIP Reception at the Gala.
Secure your spot now at Luma.com/FOMGL
Available until Oct 26 — don’t miss out!
For information about the event and becoming a GBA member please visit www.GBAglobal.org/FoMGL. GBA members get preferred pricing to both events.
Here are some speaker highlights you won’t want to miss!
 | Andrew Durgee Andrew Durgee, Co-CEO of Republic, is shaping the future of private markets by leading initiatives in democratization, tokenization, and capital formation. Republic’s platforms connect millions of investors to opportunities once restricted to a select few, spanning equity, crypto, and tokenized assets. Andrew Durgee is Co-CEO of Republic, with over 15 years of experience in blockchain and private markets. An operational engineer by training, he has served as CEO and Co-Founder of The Coin Tree, Partner at TLDR Capital, and Managing Director of Republic Crypto Fund. At Republic, Andrew leads efforts to democratize access to private investing through equity, crypto, and tokenized assets. |
 | Jacob Hample Jacob Hample leads government affairs for the Filecoin Foundation, representing the world’s largest decentralized cloud storage network across Washington, D.C., Brussels, and London. A seasoned blockchain policy expert, he previously served as one of the first employees at the Blockchain Association and has held government roles in the U.S. and U.K. |
 | Jonathan Baha’i Jonathan Baha’i is a blockchain pioneer and founder of Toto (usetoto.com), a platform transforming civic engagement through transparent, blockchain-verified actions that connect communities with policymakers. With nearly two decades in decentralized technology, he champions freedom, accountability, and participatory governance. |
 | Dr. Jack Ding Dr. Jack Ding is the founder and CEO of DomiChain, a blockchain company pioneering secure, high-performance decentralized solutions. With a Ph.D. from Dartmouth and over 23 years of experience—including work on Nasdaq’s real-time surveillance system and the World Bank’s SOA security architecture—he drives innovation in blockchain speed, security, and scalability. |
 | Nicholas Zaldastani Nicholas Zaldastani is Co-Founder and Chairman of CESS Network, leveraging decades of leadership, venture capital, and entrepreneurial experience to advance global innovation. A former Oracle executive and Mentor Capitalist, he’s helped build pioneering companies like Open Horizon, SABA Software, and Salary.com. He holds an M.B.A. from Harvard and a B.S. in Engineering from Duke. |
 | Janet Adams Janet Adams is the Chief Operating Officer of SingularityNET and a Board Director of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance. She leads AI and blockchain initiatives across sectors such as robotics, biotech, gaming, media, and DeFi. With a background in global banking risk and AI ethics, she founded the industry’s first Conduct Framework for AI and is a leading voice on responsible, decentralized Artificial General Intelligence. |
A big shoutout to a few of our sponsors… more to come!
Toto is a blockchain-powered civic engagement platform that enables communities to take transparent, verifiable action on social and political issues. Through its AI-assisted tools, users can create and send personalized, blockchain-verified letters directly to elected representatives, ensuring every message leaves a permanent public record. Designed to empower individuals and amplify collective impact, Toto transforms advocacy into measurable, community-driven change.
DaLand CUSO is a Next-Generation Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) that helps community financial institutions stay relevant in the digital asset era. Founded in 2011, it partners with credit unions to optimize core systems, integrate tokenized transactions, and bridge traditional and decentralized finance through its CODE Engine solutions like Coin2Core®. Focused on strategy, data stewardship, and innovation, DaLand empowers local financial institutions to thrive in the evolving landscape of digital money and blockchain-powered payments.
Energent Media is a specialized PR and content agency focused on emerging technologies such as Web3, AI, and blockchain. Founded by Jennifer Spencer, the agency helps startups and scale-ups gain visibility through strategically crafted public relations and marketing content. Energent Media serves a global client base with a dedicated team across multiple cities, delivering results-driven campaigns tailored to tech innovators.
PAI3 is a decentralized, community-owned AI network that returns control of data and infrastructure to the people. Its privacy-first model allows users and organizations to run AI locally through personal and Power Nodes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and data sovereignty. Founded by Pradeep Goel, PAI3 aims to build a fair and open AI economy where individuals earn rewards for powering the network and participate in its governance. By decentralizing AI infrastructure, PAI3 transforms artificial intelligence into a user-owned utility rather than a corporate asset.
BWG Global is a premier provider of market intelligence and industry insights, serving over 100,000 professionals across leading investment firms, corporations, and industries worldwide. Formed through the merger of BWG Strategy and OTR Global, the company combines decades of research expertise to deliver real-time intelligence through live forums, proprietary reports, and custom research. BWG Global connects decision-makers with actionable insights to identify market trends, uncover investable opportunities, and drive better business strategies.
Big Vision Pictures is the world’s first crypto-funded film studio, combining traditional storytelling with cutting-edge blockchain technology to fund, produce, and distribute films and TV shows. The company uses its BVP Token to create a decentralized ecosystem where creators, fans, and investors share in the creative process and rewards. Big Vision Pictures aims to disrupt Hollywood’s traditional funding model by empowering creators with more freedom and giving fans a voice in entertainment. It offers exclusive access, community rewards, and early preview opportunities through its tokenized platform.
🎙️ Building the Future of Web3 — Live from TOKEN2049 Singapore
Live from TOKEN2049 Singapore, Josh Kriger (The Edge of Show) sits down with Avery Ching (Aptos), Frank Mong (Helium), Saad Ahmed (Gemini), and Will Fey (Ammalgam) — four pioneers shaping the global Web3 landscape.
Together, they explore how scalable infrastructure, decentralized connectivity, institutional crypto adoption, and cross-chain liquidity are pushing blockchain beyond the hype and into real-world innovation across industries.
Highlights:
Avery Ching (Aptos): How scalable Layer-1 architecture is unlocking the next wave of blockchain adoption.
Frank Mong (Helium): The rise of DePIN and decentralized wireless networks powering global connectivity.
Saad Ahmed (Gemini): Institutional growth across Asia and the path toward regulatory clarity.
Will Fey (Ammalgam): Reinventing DeFi liquidity to bridge decentralized and traditional finance.
A forward-looking conversation on scalability, interoperability, and innovation driving the next phase of Web3 evolution.
Check out the links below
💲 Listen on Spotify l👉 Hear it on Apple Podcasts l 🎥 Watch it on YouTube
The Edge of Show is a Media partner of Token 2049
🎙️ Hot Topics (Monday): Market Crash, Binance Compensation & $14B Bitcoin Seizure
Kicking off the week with a bonus Hot Topics edition, hosts January Jones and Josh Kriger sit down with legal expert Josh Lawler (Zuber Lawler) to unpack one of the most eventful weeks in crypto and policy.
From President Trump’s 100% tariff on Chinese imports that sparked a global market crash to Binance’s compensation plan for affected users, the discussion unpacks how policy shocks ripple through the crypto ecosystem.
They also explore the $14.2B Bitcoin seizure linked to human trafficking networks, the impact of the U.S. government shutdown on pending crypto legislation, and the upcoming Future of Money, Governance, & the Law Summit in Washington D.C.
Highlights:
Trump’s tariff announcement & its impact on market liquidity.
Binance’s swift compensation response.
The crypto regulation freeze amid the U.S. shutdown.
Legal insights on victim reparations and global enforcement.
A preview of FOMGL 2025 and its pivotal discussions on digital policy.
A fast-paced conversation connecting headlines, law, and innovation at the intersection of finance and governance.
Check out the links below
💲 Listen on Spotify l👉 Hear it on Apple Podcasts l 🎥 Watch it on YouTube
The Edge of Show is a Partner of FOMGL
🎙️ Hot Topics (Friday): AWS Outage, a16z’s State of Crypto Report & Nibiru’s New Frontier
Your regular Hot Topics is back, this time January and Isabelle unpack a packed week in crypto and AI innovation — joined by Unique Divine, co-founder of Nibiru, a high-performance Layer 1 for cross-chain DeFi.
From the AWS outage that knocked out major players like Coinbase and MetaMask, to a16z’s State of Crypto 2025 Report spotlighting mainstream adoption and the rise of corporate blockchains, this episode goes beyond headlines to question what “decentralization” really means today.
Highlights:
How the AWS crash exposed crypto’s dependency on centralized infrastructure.
Key takeaways from a16z’s 2025 report — corporate chains, cross-chain growth & stablecoin dominance.
The rise of AI x Crypto integration and what’s next for privacy tech.
Nibiru’s sustainable yield model and how it’s redefining the Layer 1 landscape.
A sharp, fast-paced discussion connecting infrastructure, innovation, and the next phase of blockchain maturity.
Check out the links below
💲 Listen on Spotify l👉 Hear it on Apple Podcasts l 🎥 Watch it on YouTube
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