Official Announcement
Maryland Task Force on Blockchain & Innovative Tech
Established July 30, 2025
Presented by
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Task Force Launch
The Maryland Blockchain Association in partnership with the MD Tech Council is proud to announce the launch of a statewide Task Force on Blockchain & Innovative Tech.
The partnership with the Maryland Blockchain Association and the Maryland Tech Council highlights a deliberate focus on innovation and regional industry expertise, ensuring broad-based representation across Maryland’s technology ecosystem.
The partnership with the Maryland Blockchain Association and the Maryland Tech Council highlights a deliberate focus on innovation and regional industry expertise, ensuring broad-based representation across Maryland’s technology ecosystem.
Key Aims of the Task Force
Task Force Launch
Conducting a comprehensive analysis of blockchain and cryptocurrency expansion and their effects on sectors such as finance, healthcare, and supply chain management.
Economic & Regulatory Impact
Assessing the economic and regulatory impact of blockchain for Maryland, with attention to state revenues, energy use, and opportunities for economic empowerment and digital inclusion.
Policy Recommendations
Developing policy recommendations focused on consumer protection, financial stability, and fostering an equitable tech landscape in the state.
Legislative Reporting
Reporting findings to the Governor and Maryland General Assembly by October 1, 2026, providing a roadmap for responsible innovation and legislative action.
Task Force Launch
The launch of the Task Force, established on July 30th, 2025, is comprised of legislators, state officials, and key experts from technology, finance, academia, and community-based organizations, with active leadership from the Maryland Blockchain Association and Maryland Tech Council.
Task Force Launch Attendees
Featured Speakers
Kelly Schulz
CEO, Maryland Tech Council
Matthew Rogers
Co-Founder Blockchain Legal Institute & DARA
Jacqueline Cooper
Founder of Maryland Blockchain Association
Summit Highlights
Watch key moments from our blockchain summit
Government Officials
Joy Arnold Russell – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) Representative
Senator Ron Watson
Delegate Adrian Boafo
Delegate Kevin Hornberger (invited)
Council member Laurie-Anne Sayles
Commerce Secretary Harry Coker
Brad Fallon – Asst. Secretary of DHDC
Ebony Thompson – City Solicitor, Baltimore
Anthony Howell – Bermuda Ambassador
Academic & Research
Professor Tejwansh S Anand – University of Maryland Blockchain Accelerator
Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Roman Beck – European Decentralization Institute
Dr. Najam Hassan – Capitol Technology University
W Scott Stornetta – Co-inventor of the early blockchain, CEO SureMark
Michelle Tan – Data Scientist
Technology Leaders
Troy LeMaile-Stoval – CEO, TEDCO
Graham Dodge – TEDCO
Kyle Langham – Dfinity Foundation & ICP
Benjamin Diggles – Constellation Network
Austin Chandler – Bitcoin Data Centers
Brian Doyle – Flow Foundation
Adam Minehardt – Chainlinklabs (invited)
Business & Consulting
Omri Gross – OG Consulting
Cameron Browne – Darien Advisors
Frederic de Vaulx – Prometheus Computing LLC
Dr. Sylvester Okere – Strategic Groups USA
John Curley – Fein & Curley
Patrina Pelton Smith – Business of Charity
Blockchain, Crypto & Innovative Tech
Ali El Husseini, Ph.D. – Medici Land Governance
Jack Nikosian – Aryze (Stable Coin)
Adri Wischmann – PBTokn
Louis Sirico – FluiDefi
Robert Whitaker – Merkle Science
Emmet Robins – Crypto Seed Bank
Adam Reiser – Verity One Ltd.
Ralph Benko – F1R3FLY.io, Co-founder
Lani Dizon – RYO Digital
Mohan Kuldeep Ponnada – DeCharge
Daniel Keller – InFlux Technologies
Christopher Light – E-Livestock Global
Organizations & Special Guests
Gerard Dache – Government Blockchain Association
Sierra Lewis – Global Blockchain Business Council
Patrick Bruckwick – Global Blockchain Business Council
Jonathan Sachs – Director, Baltimore County (EWD)
Mickie Chandra – MD & Montgomery County PTA
Karen Morgan – AARP
Karrington Anderson – MACo
Adam Canning (invited)
Collin Howard (invited)
Honorable Tim and Victoria Martin (Retired Judge) (invited)
Gilberto Nazario – Web3MD & Stand With Crypto
Pam Lubel – Maryland Tech Council
Get Involved
For more information or to inquire about participation, please contact the Maryland Blockchain Association.
Task Force General Assembly meets virtually each month with four working groups to contributing input (Education, Application, Funding & Legislation).
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