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Secure Your Spot at the FOMGL Gala, When will the bull cycle end? (Take Our Poll), Anime, Web3 & AI @NFTLA, Unstoppable Domains Special Premium Domain Drop Soon, Hot Topics on Crypto Kidnappings, Hacks, and New Safety Measures and Join INPUT @Token2049
This Week on Edge of Weekly: The countdown to the FOMGL Summit is on! Secure your spot for the 1930s-themed Cryptopoly Gala in Washington, D.C., featuring premium networking and Capitol Hill sessions on blockchain, AI, and global finance. Don’t forget to cast your vote in this week’s Edge Poll on when the bull cycle will end. Live from NFTLA, The Edge of Show dives into how anime, Web3, and AI are reshaping storytelling with insights from Aez (Azuki) and William (OniForce). Plus, explore The Civic Collection by Unstoppable Domains, a premium drop of onchain digital identities launching with the FOMGL event. In Hot Topics, Richard and January sit down with Christian Davies (Relm) to cover crypto kidnappings, Bybit’s $1.5B hack recovery, and the rise of crypto ransom insurance. Finally, mark your calendar for INPUT’s exclusive Token2049 Singapore side event on October 2nd.
The Future of Money, Governance, & the Law (FOMGL) conference is bringing together visionaries for an experience like no other, and this year, the glamorous evening gala will be held at an elegant hotel in Washington, D.C.
Advance tickets available this month for $275! Prices will gradually rise, so secure your spot today and save before ticket prices reach $500. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to join us at the best value.
1930s-Themed Cryptopoly Gala at The St. Gregory Hotel
The evening’s highlight is the 1930s-themed Cryptopoly Gala hosted at an elegant Hotel, a stunning boutique venue in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Dress to match the era and join influential leaders, innovators, and industry decision-makers for an immersive and playful evening experience.
Highlights include chef-curated dining and signature drinks, a hosted cryptopoly game, a Monopoly-style blockchain game, and incredible networking opportunities.
Gala Ticket = Automatic Day Event Access
A $275 gala ticket not only grants you entrance to the evening’s event, but also grants a courtesy ticket, an invitation-only daytime conference on Capitol Hill.
👉 Register here — Use code EDGEFRIEND for 10% off!
Capitol Hill Daytime Event
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | U.S. Capitol Hill
Dive into sessions on AI, blockchain, digital identity, quantum computing, and more—alongside U.S. lawmakers, regulators, and global fintech leaders.
🎤 Engage directly with U.S. lawmakers, regulators, and global fintech pioneers.
Key Event Details
Gala: October 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Elegant venue in Washington, D.C.
Conference: October 30, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | U.S. Capitol Hill
Price: $275 all-access pass (limited availability)
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This is D.C.’s premier blockchain gathering of the year.
Request your all-access pass now and be part of the conversations defining the next decade of money, law, and tech.
Here are a couple speaker highlights you won’t want to miss!
David L. Beck David L. Beck is the Principal of Space Technologies LTD, a space ecosystem consultancy strongly focused on creating, building, and innovating deep technology and sustainable systems into the growing space areas for defense and commercialization (dual use). His thirty plus years of engineering and leadership experience span a range of technical areas, including electric vehicle design and wide-body aircraft auxiliary power systems to space launch systems. |  |
 | Amelia Powers Gardner Gardner is a nationally recognized public servant, government innovator, and Utah County Commissioner, where she oversees a $1.3 billion budget and leads one of the fastest-growing counties in America. Known for pioneering AI governance, blockchain, and digital credentials, she has championed transformative initiatives in smart infrastructure, election modernization, and digital service delivery that have become models nationwide. |
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Animoca Brands is a Hong Kong-based leader in digital entertainment and Web3, specializing in blockchain gaming, NFTs, and tokenization. The company develops and publishes games like The Sandbox and invests in hundreds of Web3 projects, aiming to deliver digital property rights and build an open metaverse. |  |
 | Constellation Network is a highly scalable, feeless blockchain ecosystem that uses a unique architecture called the Hypergraph, which allows projects to build custom blockchains known as metagraphs. Unlike traditional blockchains, it employs Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology to process high-speed, parallel transactions, supporting enterprise and decentralized applications without gas fees. Its flexible design enables seamless interoperability between networks and a broad range of use cases, making it a standout platform for Web3 innovation and data integration. |
EASE Protocol is a next-generation blockchain framework focused on making blockchain adoption simple, secure, and accessible for everyone, especially enterprises, governments, and everyday users. Its design prioritizes ease of use, security, and regulatory compatibility, enabling organizations to create seamless digital ecosystems that support features like instant transactions, single sign-on, no-code smart contracts, and integration with global banking standards. |  |
🗳️ 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.
When will the bull cycle end? |
Your vote = your voice. Don’t just watch the market—call your shot.
🎙️ Anime, Web3 & AI: Co-Creating the Future of Storytelling
This week on The Edge of Show, we dive into the $28B global anime industry and explore how Web3 and AI are transforming storytelling, fandom, and creative ownership.
Live from NFTLA, host Josh Kriger is joined by Aez (Head of Web3 Community, Azuki) and William (Chief Strategy Officer, OniForce). Together, they unpack how NFTs, Ordinals, and AI are revolutionizing the way anime IPs are created and shared—moving beyond hype to real-world innovation.
Key Takeaways:
Dynamic storytelling in Web3 – real-time community-driven narratives
AI-powered NFTs – evolving from static art to living, breathing characters
Micro-economies – fan-led creations driving new markets
Bitcoin Ordinals – reshaping the value of digital collectibles
Long-term success strategies – visions for Azuki, OniForce, and anime’s Web3 future
Whether you’re a die-hard anime fan or simply curious about the digital culture revolution, this conversation offers fresh insights into the co-creation economy. Check out the links below, don't miss out!
💲 Listen on Spotify l👉 Hear it on Apple Podcasts l 🎥 Watch it on YouTube
Policy debates, finance reforms, civic movements - the conversations that shape society don’t just happen in hearing rooms anymore. They’re happening online, in real time, and increasingly onchain!
That’s why we’re launching The Civic Collection, a limited drop of premium domains releasing September 15th at 9 AM ET. This drop launches alongside The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law, the Government Blockchain Association’s flagship Capitol Hill event with Edge Of as sponsor. It captures the language of money, governance, and law in Web3.
A few names you’ll see are vote.collect, law.hub, city.austin, data.wifi, news.podcast an more!
Drop Details
Opens: September 15th, 9 AM ET
Ends: September 22nd, 9 AM ET, or when all domains are sold.
Availability: First-come, first-served
The next chapter of governance is being written. Secure your place in the conversation.
🗓️ Mark your calendar to catch the drop when it goes live.
Hot Topics: Crypto Kidnappings, Hacks, and New Safety Measures
This week on Hot Topics, hosts Richard Carthon and January Jones join Christian Davies from Relm to tackle crypto’s darker side and share vital lessons for staying safe in Web3.
Here’s what’s on the table:
NYC Kidnapping: Investor tortured for Bitcoin wallet access
French Crime Ring: 25 arrested in global crypto kidnapping crackdown
Bybit Hack: $1.5B stolen, full liquidity restored in 30 days
Crypto Insurance: New policies to protect investors from ransom crimes
Listeners will gain practical tips, key industry insights, and strategies to stay safe while navigating Web3’s high-stakes landscape.
This episode is brought to you by Relm. Relm crafts insurance solutions that give businesses in dynamic industries like Web3, AI, Alternative Medicine, Biotech and the Space Economy the protection to innovate and thrive. Where emergent industries have previously battled uncertainty, Relm is making innovation resilient.
Check out the links below, don't miss out!
Listen on Spotify l👉 Hear it on Apple Podcasts l 🎥 Watch it on YouTube
This episode is sponsored by RELM
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