Press Releases

Toronto, CANADA; May 16, 2022 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) and MCI Canada (MCI) are excited to open award nominations for the 2022 Blockchain Transformation Awards. Formerly known as the Enterprise Blockchain Awards, the Blockchain Transformation Awards (BTAs) recognize the exceptional leaders, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and service providers driving global blockchain transformation. Now in its fourth year, the awards...

Toronto, CANADA; March 10, 2022 – President Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets marks an important moment for the new digital economy, as the United States seeks to guide the rollout, regulation, and use of digital assets in American markets.  The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is pleased to see meaningful actions taken toward realizing a new digital economy. We share the Biden-Harris...

Toronto, CANADA; February 22, 2022 – After listening to the feedback provided by our global community, we are excited to announce that the Blockchain Revolution Global (BRG) conference will be returning this November to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Co-hosted by the Blockchain Research Institute and MCI Canada, BRG 2022 has been rescheduled to November 8-9, when the landscape in Ontario will provide our speakers, sponsors, and attendees...

Toronto, CANADA; January 17, 2022 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is excited to welcome Sovereign Wallet Network and MetaMUI as Pioneer Members. As Pioneer Members of the BRI, Sovereign Wallet Network and MetaMUI receive access to a research library of 100+ projects and join a global community of blockchain innovators, experts, builders, and thought leaders. “Digital identity and central bank digital currencies are two emerging...

Toronto, CANADA; December 20, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute is excited to welcome GuildOne Inc. (GuildOne) as our latest Pioneer Member. As a Pioneer Member of the BRI, GuildOne receives access to a research library of 100+ projects and joins a global community of blockchain innovators, experts, builders, and thought leaders. “Blockchain is unlocking new avenues for sustainable business, providing business leaders with powerful tools...

Toronto, CANADA; November 1, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is delighted to release our latest book, Platform Revolution: Blockchain Technology as the Operating System of the Digital Age. Edited with a preface by Don Tapscott, Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute, Platform Revolution features the work of seven experts and their contributions to the BRI syndicated research program. The book consolidates...

Toronto, CANADA; October 5, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is excited to welcome Liechtenstein Bankers Association as an Affiliate Member. As an Affiliate Member of the BRI, Liechtenstein Bankers Association receives access to a research library of 100+ projects and joins a global community of blockchain innovators, experts, builders, and thought leaders. “Decentralized ledger technologies have far-reaching implications for all...

Toronto, CANADA; October 4, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) and MCI Canada (MCI) are excited to announce the finalists of the 2021 Enterprise Blockchain Awards (EBAs). We are also pleased to open registration for the virtual EBA gala, which will stream live on the Blockchain Revolution Global website November 16. The gala will announce the winners of the 2021 EBAs in a live and dynamic virtual ceremony featuring extraordinary...

Toronto, CANADA; September 20, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is excited to continue our collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). As an early member of the BRI program, TCS has taken a leading role in our community, helping us drive blockchain research, education, innovation, and adoption across industries and around the world.  “Tata Consultancy Services is a long-time friend and supporter of the Blockchain Research...

Toronto, CANADA; September 13, 2021 – The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is excited to welcome Tendermint as our latest Pioneer Member. As a Pioneer Member of the BRI, Tendermint receives access to a research library of 100+ projects and joins a global community of blockchain innovators, experts, builders, and thought leaders. “Decentralized finance is bringing us into a new era of the digital economy, unlocking new asset classes and...