Press Releases

Toronto, CANADA; July 28, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) and MCI Canada (MCI) are extending the submission deadline for the Enterprise Blockchain Awards (EBAs) until August 15, providing our global community with two additional weeks to submit award nominations. The volume of submissions this year was unprecedented, with nominations representing a diverse and international community of blockchain innovators, researchers, builders, and leaders.…

Toronto, CANADA; July 19, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) welcomes more than a dozen members to their research program. With a member community spanning 90+ of the world’s leading enterprises, governments, associations, and technology platforms, the BRI program offers a suite of services to its members, including research deliverables, courses, webinars, executive briefings, events, and other exclusive activities. The BRI is pleased to welcome…

Toronto, CANADA; July 12, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), the world’s largest independent blockchain think-tank, and Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank, are excited to announce the launch of Blockchain Research Institute Africa (BRI Africa). The partnership will establish BRI Africa as the preeminent blockchain think-tank in Africa, building on the work of the BRI and leveraging Standard Bank Group’s deep network across the continent. BRI Africa will bring together…

Toronto, CANADA; July 6, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), the world’s largest independent blockchain think-tank, and BOSAGORA, a leading blockchain development project, are excited to announce the launch of Blockchain Research Institute Korea (BRIK). The partnership will establish BRIK as the preeminent Korean blockchain think-tank, building on the work of the BRI and leveraging BOSAGORA’s deep network in Korea and abroad. The BRIK will bring together Korea’s top industry leaders,…

Toronto, CANADA; June 29, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is excited to welcome Prophecy DeFi as our latest Member. As a Member of the BRI, Prophecy DeFi receives access to our research library of 100+ projects and joins a global community of blockchain innovators, experts, builders, and thought leaders. “The financial services industries are recognizing the promise of blockchain technology and are moving towards adoption.” said Don Tapscott, Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Blockchain…

Toronto, CANADA; June 16, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) and MCI Canada (MCI) are excited to open award nominations for the third annual Enterprise Blockchain Awards (EBAs). The 2021 Enterprise Blockchain Awards will recognize the exceptional leaders, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and service providers driving global enterprise blockchain transformation. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to submit nominations to honor those that have made a measurable difference within their ecosystems and across industries. The EBAs…

TORONTO, May 18, 2021 - The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), the world's largest independent blockchain think-tank, is launching a new wave of global expansion into Africa, the Middle East, and Korea. BRI Africa will be launched in partnership with Standard Bank Group, while BRI Middle East will be launched in partnership with Konnect & Co., and BRI Korea will be launched in partnership with BOSAGORA Foundation. These new global partnerships will establish Blockchain Research Institute think-tanks…

Washington, UNITED STATES; February 9, 2021 — The Blockchain Research Institute ™, in collaboration with the Washington DC based Chamber of Digital Commerce and other experts have produced a 120-page report on how the Biden-Harris administration could reimagine US technology strategy and policy—and take action to implement it. Don Tapscott, Anthony Williams, and Kirsten Sandberg are the principal authors with a foreword by Tony Scott, former Federal Chief Information Officer of the…

Toronto, CANADA; February 4, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute ™ (BRI) is excited to welcome BeInCrypto as our latest Affiliate Member. As an Affiliate Member of the BRI, BeInCrypto joins our global community of blockchain innovators, experts, builders, researchers, and thought leaders. “We are entering a new era of decentralized finance, spurred on by the emergence of blockchain-based digital assets.” said Don Tapscott, BRI Co-founder and Executive Chairman. “At the Blockchain Research…

Toronto, CANADA; January 29, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute ™ (BRI) is excited to welcome Blockchain Technology Partners (BTP) as our latest Member. As a Member of the BRI, BTP receives access to our research library of 100+ projects and joins a global community of blockchain innovators, experts, builders, and thought leaders.  “Blockchain is a foundational technology and from the outset our goal has been to accelerate its adoption by not only providing…

Toronto, CANADA; January 22, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute ™ (BRI) is excited to welcome Fidelity Investments Canada ULC as our latest Member. “The next era of the financial age is being defined by technologies like blockchain.” said Don Tapscott, BRI Co-founder and Executive Chairman. “At the Blockchain Research Institute ™, we are pleased to work with organizations like Fidelity who are leading the digital transformation of their industries.” About Fidelity Investments Canada…

Toronto, CANADA; January 14, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute ™ (BRI) is excited to welcome Solve.Care as our latest Member. As a Member of the BRI, Solve.Care will receive access to the research projects conducted by the BRI and will join our global community of blockchain innovators, experts, builders, and thought leaders. “The next era of healthcare is being unlocked through emerging technologies like blockchain.” said Don Tapscott, BRI Co-founder and Executive Chairman. “At the Blockchain Research…

Toronto, CANADA; December 23, 2020 – The Blockchain Research Institute ™ (BRI) is excited to welcome BOSAGORA Foundation as our latest Member. As a BRI Member, BOSAGORA Foundation will receive access to the research projects conducted by the BRI and will join our global community of blockchain innovators, experts, builders, and thought leaders. “We will expand a unique ecosystem of BOSAGORA by actively utilizing capabilities and knowhow of the Blockchain Research Institute ™.” said Kim In-hwan, President of BOSAGORA Foundation.…

Toronto, CANADA; October 15, 2020 – Global Blockchain Organization (GBO) is joining forces with the Blockchain Research Institute ™ (BRI) and MCI Canada to expand the reach of Blockchain Revolution Global 2020 (BRG) to Asia and Africa. BRG is returning for its second year as an all-virtual series of speakers, panels, and presentations on a spectacular new platform built to engage a global audience. This…

Toronto, CANADA; Aug 12, 2020 – The Blockchain Research Institute ™ (BRI) is excited to welcome Orion Protocol as our latest Pioneer Member. As a BRI Pioneer Member, Orion Protocol will receive access to the research projects conducted by the BRI and will join our global community of blockchain innovators, experts, builders, and thought leaders. "The financial sector is ripe for disruption in this second era of the internet,…