Adrian Wall, Managing Director of DSA and a member of the CGC, led the roundtable, which focused on defining how digital identity, sovereign data, financial systems, AI, and governance must work together to enable real participation in the global economy. The roundtable focused on moving beyond discussion and contributing directly to shaping the system architecture required to make participation possible, not just in principle, but in practice.
Participants worked to define a system blueprint spanning identity, trust, rules, actions, and outcomes, while identifying key gaps preventing interoperability. The roundtable produced preliminary project frameworks and near-term action objectives to advance policy coordination, cross-sector collaboration, and pilot development.
Featured participants included Gabriel Rene, Founder and CEO of VERSES; Dr. Sangbu Kim, Vice President for Digital & AI at The World Bank; and Sandra Ro, CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC).
A central outcome was the development of a Charter for Action, which outlines a shared framework for advancing interoperable digital infrastructure and economic inclusion. The charter establishes guiding principles, standards, pathways, solution assessment processes, action tracks, pilot opportunities, and 90-120 day commitments intended to support continued coordination, real-world implementation, and progress toward potential UN-level engagement.
Wall delivered closing remarks, emphasizing the importance of aligning technological innovation with practical implementation and coordination to cultivate meaningful economic inclusion.
“Digital identity, sovereign data, AI, finance, and governance are all advancing rapidly, but too often in parallel rather than together,” said Wall. “The conversation focused on what it will take to move from fragmented systems toward infrastructure capable of enabling secure, inclusive, and scalable economic participation globally.”
Through its participation alongside global leaders at the roundtable, DSA remains committed to furthering research, stakeholder engagement, and policy development that support responsible innovation, strengthen digital sovereignty, and help shape the future of secure and inclusive global economic participation.
About Digital Sovereignty Alliance
The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) is a nonprofit social welfare organization committed to advocating for public policies that support ethical innovation in decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and artificial intelligence. DSA conducts research, organizes educational events, and promotes policies that prioritize public welfare and digital sovereignty.
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]]>The updated analytical database covers a wide range of data across various asset classes, allowing users to develop balanced approaches focused on current trends and future prospects. Its expansion is a key step in the platform’s evolution, as clients now have access to significantly more detailed information, covering both short-term and long-term processes. This helps them gain a deeper understanding of the market conditions and utilise additional parameters to strengthen their strategies.
Furthermore, Deon Markets has significantly expanded its technical analysis capabilities, adding new tools for a more in-depth study of financial dynamics. These updates allow clients to more accurately evaluate price patterns and apply an increased set of methods to improve their performance. The new architecture of the base is developed with the needs of users seeking broader data coverage and ease of use in mind.
Another important advantage is that the updated base allows for the unification of various types of data into a single structure, creating a holistic picture of financial market activity. This helps users formulate more thoughtful strategies and identify new opportunities.
Deon Markets consistently develops its platform, focusing on data processing speed and stability. These improvements allow users to access analytics in an optimal timeframe and utilise it to implement their strategies. The platform’s increased performance creates conditions for more dynamic workflows and helps clients effectively respond to emerging financial market opportunities.
One of the Deon Markets platform’s advantages remains its simple and intuitive interface. It is designed to allow users to easily navigate the functionality and quickly find the tools they need. This is especially important for those who strive for maximum productivity. The platform is compatible with all devices, allowing clients to work with it in any convenient format. This approach ensures flexibility and helps users stay informed, no matter where they are.
An additional benefit is the ability to use advanced analytics in conjunction with other platform tools. This creates a holistic system in which clients can effectively plan their actions, analyse data, and apply the acquired knowledge, giving them access to functionality that helps them strengthen their strategies and identify new areas for development.
The expansion of Deon Markets analytical base and the improvement of the platform’s technical characteristics form a solid foundation for the continued growth of the company and its clients. Users gain access to a wider range of information, which facilitates the creation of well-thought-out strategies and increases operational efficiency.
The improved platform performance, its user-friendly interface, and compatibility with various devices make interaction with the service as convenient and productive as possible. The company continues to move forward, introducing new solutions and strengthening its market position. The revealed updates reflect Deon Markets commitment to creating an environment that helps clients achieve their goals and utilise the full potential of available tools. The expanded analytics platform is a significant step in this direction, opening up new horizons for users.
]]>Held April 26–29 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, Smarter Faster Payments is the flagship conference of Nacha, which governs the ACH network and plays a central role in the U.S. payments system. The event convened leaders across the payments ecosystem to explore innovation, policy, and infrastructure shaping financial services. As a Gold Sponsor and lead sponsor of the Stablecoin Strategies track, DSA led discussions on the growing role of stablecoins in real-world financial systems.
On the opening day, Adrian Wall, Managing Director at DSA, spoke on the panel “Market Developments in Stablecoins and What They Mean for the Payments Industry,” alongside Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at TRON DAO. The session explored the evolution of stablecoins from niche digital assets to increasingly integrated components of the financial system, including tokenized deposits, fiat-backed stablecoins, and initiatives by PayPal and Circle, as well as implications for merchant acceptance, remittances, settlement speed, liquidity, and financial inclusion.
“Stablecoins are now being used in payments, settlement, and cross-border flows,” said Wall. “Efficiency gains are clear, but integration remains the challenge. Connecting new infrastructure with existing financial systems will determine what scales. We appreciate Nacha convening such a strong cross-section of the payments ecosystem and look forward to continued collaboration.”
YPO’s Global Leadership Conference (GLC Chicago) convened chief executives and elected officers for an immersive program focused on peer learning, reflection, and leadership development. As Chair of the YPO Officer Education Steering Committee (OESC), Adrian Wall led the design and delivery of plenary programming, shaping a clear narrative around impact-driven leadership and YPO’s core values – generosity, respect, inclusivity, and trust.
“Leadership at YPO is built through connection and strengthened by the leaders who choose to invest in one another,” said Wall. “The most powerful things happen at the intersection of different perspectives, different experiences, different worlds. That’s true whether you’re talking about TradFi meeting DeFi, or a room full of CEOs deciding to be honest with each other. When we find common ground, one plus one becomes something much greater than two.”
At Bitcoin Vegas, DSA co-hosted TRON Whale Night, presented by TRON DAO and Securitize at OMNIA Nightclub. MetaMask and B.AI also participated as co-hosts, bringing together leaders across digital assets, payments, and financial infrastructure. The event reflected a broader shift toward greater coordination across builders, institutions, and policymakers, and the role such convenings play in aligning perspectives.
These conferences reflect DSA’s belief that effective leadership requires openness to challenge, a willingness to listen, and a commitment to building across differences. DSA remains focused on advancing research, convening cross-sector dialogue, and supporting policy frameworks that enable responsible innovation in payments, leadership, and digital finance.
The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) is a nonprofit social welfare organization committed to advocating for public policies that support ethical innovation in decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and artificial intelligence. DSA conducts research, organizes educational events, and promotes policies that prioritize public welfare and digital sovereignty.
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]]>By expanding the team, the broker strengthens clients’ ability to master the platform, select instruments, and develop their own strategies. The company’s specialists pay attention to each client’s individual preferences and offer recommendations that help them confidently move toward their goals.
UmexGain experts possess a wide range of skills, making them a valuable resource for those seeking to develop informed decisions. They help users quickly navigate the platform’s functionality, suggest optimal ways to work with instruments, and share practical advice. This approach allows clients to save time and get the most out of their experience. The expanded company support team has become an important step in creating a comfortable environment for all categories of users.
UmexGain strives to continually increase client capabilities by offering flexible solutions and a wide range of tools. The company places special emphasis on a personalised approach, creating an atmosphere where each user can find the most convenient format for their work. This applies to the list of available assets, account types, deposit methods, and other parameters that help shape their personal style of interacting with the platform.
One of the broker’s development areas is providing clients with a comprehensive set of analytical materials. This approach is especially valuable for traders who prefer to independently create their strategies and examine market trends. These materials include the full set of resources that help broaden customers’ horizons and make more confident decisions. This allows them to develop their skills at their own pace and use tools that suit their working style.
UmexGain is also actively improving the platform’s interface and functionality to make the process of interacting with the service as convenient as possible. Users note the ease of navigation, the accessibility of key functions, and the well-designed tools that help them effectively process information. This allows clients to focus on achieving their goals while taking full advantage of the company’s capabilities.
The expansion of the support team and the introduction of additional client capabilities are a logical continuation of UmexGain strategy to strengthen the company’s position and enhance service quality. The increased number of specialists allows for more in-depth support for users, as well as improved speed and accuracy of consultations. This creates a favourable environment for those seeking to develop their skills and maximise the platform’s potential.
Providing a wide range of tools, account types, and interaction methods makes the broker attractive to users with diverse goals and work styles. The company demonstrates a commitment to development, offering users new opportunities for growth.
Taken together, these steps confirm that UmexGain continues to strengthen its position as a partner for those seeking to effectively leverage the opportunities of the financial markets. An expanded support team, a personalised approach, and a wide range of analytics open up new opportunities for clients. Thanks to these initiatives, the broker is confidently moving forward, creating a modern and convenient service that enables users to maximise their potential and realise their ambitions.
]]>ChangeNow is making its presence felt at the Consensus Miami 2026, living up to its reputation beyond the exhibition floor. The ChangeNow team joined 2 consecutive panel discussions on May 6, organized by NOWNodes at the Miami Beach Convention Center’s “Meet Ups” zone.
The NOWNodes panels aim to provide sharp perspectives on infrastructure resilience, tokenization, and the real-world adoption challenges facing the industry today. NOWNodes is the blockchain node infrastructure, an arm of the NOW ecosystem.
Representing ChangeNOW at both events was Pauline Shangett, the company’s Chief Strategy Officer, who moderated the first session in her role as Strategic Advisor to NOWNodes. Worth noting that the NOWNodes panels are only part of Pauline’s schedule at Consensus this year. On May 5, she’s appearing at the Capital Markets Summit for a session on on-chain privacy and identity (11:25 AM), and later that afternoon at “FQ Trust by Design: Building On-Chain Systems People Believe In” (1:20 PM). Further, on May 7, she plans to attend the panel: “The Next Commodity Revolution: RWA Meets Instant Liquidity” at 4:40 PM.
Three days, five panels, one consistent thread running through them all. The main focus will be on what it actually takes to build systems people trust with their money.
The session, titled “Trust Under Pressure: Can Tokenized Systems Stay Consistent at Scale?”, starts at 10:35 and lasts until 11:10. Pauline Shangett (the panel moderator) will be leading the conversation alongside an epic lineup. Kwon Park (Global Head of Digital Assets, Crypto.com), Abi Dharshan (Head of Product from Zerion’s founding team), Vidor Gencel (Co-founder and Co-CEO of Solflare), and Philipp Zentner (CEO of LI.FI) are among the most anticipated participants.
The framing was deliberately confrontational. Tokenization isn’t an experiment anymore. There are real users, real assets, real money at stake, and when a system can’t agree on who owns what, that’s not a bug report, it’s a business crisis. The session aims to push panelists away from technical abstractions and toward the uncomfortable specifics: at what point does a data inconsistency become a board-level incident? What’s the actual cost (not theoretical, but quantified) of one major failure?
The second panel is planned right after the first session. “Selling Trust: Can RWA Deliver on the Promise of Mass Adoption?” will take place from 11:15 to 11:45. Samuel Hood Burke (Chief Content Officer at CCN) will moderate the discussion, which will feature panelists from Houdini Swap, TON Foundation, Paxos, and GlobalStake.
The setup doesn’t pretend that RWAs are in a great place. The pitch for tokenized real-world assets (treasuries, real estate, yield-bearing instruments brought on-chain) sounds compelling. But mass adoption hasn’t happened, and the panel is there to figure out why. Is it awareness? Liquidity? Regulation? Or is the industry pitching something users don’t actually want?
NOWNodes organized these panels, but the questions they raised are the industry’s. For ChangeNOW, the connection is direct; the company has spent nearly a decade building infrastructure designed to be fast, private, and consistent at scale, and the debates on stage are ones their engineers navigate in production every day.
The purpose of the NOW ecosystem’s attendance at Consensus Miami this year is not to introduce new products or make announcements. Instead, it’s about taking part in the discussions that will influence the industry’s future.
The sessions will begin at 10:35 AM on May 6 in the Meet Ups area of the Miami Beach Convention Center. These are the types of talks that usually run out of time before they run out of things to say, so it’s worth arriving early if you’re attending Consensus Miami this week.
Interested individuals are reminded to join the discussion to find answers at the forefront of the crypto industry. Meanwhile, those who cannot come at this time can follow ChangeNOW and NOWNodes on social media and stay tuned for a review after the event.
]]>The crypto market has moved into amore demanding phase. Volatilitу remains, but the audience has changed – users are more experienced, more cautious, and far less tolerant of platform risk.
Several shifts define the current environment:
User behavior has matured – retail traders now think in terms of risk management, not just opportunitу
At the same time, there is a growing demand for:
This is not a random launch window. It is a calculated entrу into a market that is activelу filtering out weak infrastructure and rewarding disciplined platforms.
The decision to launch was driven bу a combination of market signals and unmet user needs.
From the team’s perspective, three factors stood out:
Rather than competing on breadth, the focus shifted toward precision – building a product that works under pressure, not just in ideal conditions.
The current environment offers a unique advantage:
users are no longer looking for “more,” theу are looking for “better.”
This creates space for a platform built on discipline, not expansion at anу cost.
The platform is structured around a different set of priorities – starting with a narrow but stable core and expanding onlу when conditions allow.
Keу elements of this approach include:
Safetу-bу-default architecture
– Protective withdrawal settings
– Controlled access to higher-risk features
– Built-in prompts during unusual activitу
Real-time risk monitoring through BlinkGuard
– Behavioralanomalу detection
– Adaptive safeguards on sensitive actions
– Automated responses to potential threats
Infrastructure-first design
– Low-latencу execution with predictable performance
– Stabilitу during high-volume periods
– Continuous sуstem monitoring from daу one
Phased rollout strategу
– Earlу access with controlled scaling
– Gradual addition of features
– Emphasis on testing under real market conditions
This model reflects a broader shift: exchanges are no longer just interfaces – theу are risk environments that must be activelу managed.
The result is a product designed around claritу, control, and consistencу rather than excess functionalitу.
Users can expect:
Instead of overwhelming users with options, the platform delivers a structured environment where each feature is introduced with purpose.
In a market shaped bу past mistakes, this approach is not conservative – it is necessarу.
]]>TRON Whale Night served as a flagship gathering, highlighting ongoing industry-wide collaboration and reflecting growing institutional participation in blockchain-based financial infrastructure, including stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi), and cross-chain interoperability. Remarks and toasts were delivered by Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO; Graham Ferguson, Head of Ecosystem at Securitize; and Molly Woodman, Senior Policy Advisor at the Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), reflecting a shared focus on advancing collaboration across the digital asset ecosystem.
“Bitcoin 2026 is one of the largest Bitcoin-focused conferences globally and provides an important opportunity to engage with participants across the digital asset ecosystem,” said Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO. “Our presence reflects a commitment to working alongside industry stakeholders to advance the development and adoption of blockchain infrastructure at a global scale.”
TRON DAO’s participation in Bitcoin 2026 reflects its ongoing commitment to community building, ecosystem development, and collaboration across the digital asset industry. For more information about TRON’s initiatives and upcoming events, please visit TRON DAO’s official website.
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.
Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $86 billion. As of April 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 379 million in total user accounts, more than 13 billion in total transactions, and over $27 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
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]]>Adrian Wall, Managing Director of DSA, joined a virtual fireside chat hosted by PayCLT, a nonprofit professional organization connecting payments and fintech professionals across the Carolinas, titled “Stablecoins & Tokenized Deposits: Moving from Proof of Concept to Utility.” Moderated by PayCLT Executive Director Dean Nolan, the discussion focused on the growing role of stablecoins and tokenized deposits in real-world payments infrastructure. Wall highlighted how these models are being integrated into existing financial systems, particularly across settlement, liquidity, and regulatory design.
“Policy is no longer trailing innovation; it is actively defining what gets built, who participates, and how these systems scale,” said Wall. “Real progress will depend on how effectively we bridge decentralized and traditional finance. We’re grateful to PayCLT for convening these discussions and helping shape that foundation.”
The Programmable Economy: AI & Blockchain Redefining Markets conference, co-hosted by Cornell Blockchain, Blockchain Builders, Blockchain at Cornell Tech, and the Cornell Tech AI Society, brought together students, operators, and technologists to examine the real-world impact of AI, blockchain, finance, and government. Molly Woodman, Senior Policy Advisor at DSA, spoke on the “Next Gen Payments” panel alongside Andres Lamothe, Director of Partnerships at MoonPay; Jolie Kahn, CEO of AVAX One; and Sébastien Badault, VP of Metaverse/Web3 Strategy at Ledger. The session was moderated by Jeff Rundlet, CFA, Head of Accounting Strategy at Cryptio, and explored emerging trends across payments infrastructure and digital asset markets.
“Stablecoins are already being used across wallets, payment rails, and settlement processes,” said Woodman. “The focus is now on how these systems integrate with existing financial infrastructure while addressing questions around interoperability, trust, and regulatory alignment.”
With increasing institutional focus on stablecoins, settlement efficiency, and programmable finance, these conversations come at a critical moment in the evolution of payments infrastructure. As digital assets continue to move into mainstream financial use, DSA remains committed to advancing research, fostering dialogue, and supporting policy frameworks that enable responsible innovation.
The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) is a nonprofit social welfare organization committed to advocating for public policies that support ethical innovation in decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and artificial intelligence. DSA conducts research, organizes educational events, and promotes policies that prioritize public welfare and digital sovereignty.
Media contact
Maghan Lusk
]]>Some milestones mark a date on a calendar. Others mark a shift in how a company sees itself and the world it operates in. For ChangeNOW, the release of its first-ever feature documentary: “Beyond the Hype”, belongs firmly in the second category.
This project follows a period of massive growth for the ChangeNOW platform, which now supports over 1,500 cryptocurrencies across 110 networks, proving that our infrastructure has matured to meet global demand. This expansion is driven by our ability to serve the 8 million users who depend on us to connect the gaps between technology and its practical applications.
This is not a product launch or a marketing campaign dressed up as content. It is a genuine reckoning with a question that sits at the heart of everything ChangeNOW does: What does it actually mean to build financial infrastructure for real people?
You can watch the full film on ChangeNOW official YouTube channel.
Built for the People
Fundamentally, all financial systems are promises. A guarantee that value may flow from one location to another and from one person to another in a dependable, cost-effective, and frictionless manner. But for millions in places like Manila, Caracas, or Lagos, those promises have been broken for generations.
The reality of cross-border finance is often a story of care arriving diminished. Fees accumulate at every handoff, and processing times stretch into days as intermediaries extract their share before a single cent reaches its destination.
ChangeNOW exists because that is not good enough. We believe that Web3, built with intention, offers a different path: transfers that are instant and secure, amounts received in full, with no gatekeeper deciding what portion of someone’s own money they deserve to keep. The documentary captures this not as a technical achievement, but as a human one.
Voices from the Frontier
“Beyond the Hype” is not a one-way conversation. It draws on the perspectives of some of the most thoughtful and forward-looking figures currently operating at the intersection of
decentralization, finance, and community-building. The following figures (listed in order of appearance) share their vision for a landscape where the work of building trust is no longer just an ideal, but a requirement for survival:
● ChangeNOW: Pauline Shangett & Tim
● Strategic Partners: WanKyu Kim (D’Cent Wallet), KG (Internet Money), Tadeas Kmenta (Zelcore), Joel Valenzuela (Dash), Dorian Vincileoni (Kraken), Martin Masser (TON Foundation), Jye Sandiford (WalletConnect), Thomas D’Eletto (Arculus)
● Ambassadors & Media: Ornella Hernandez, Albert Quehenberger (AQForensics), Oihyun Kim (BeInCrypto), Ramia Farrage (Forbes Middle East).
Their collective honesty provides the film with its unique depth, proving that in the new digital economy, building trust is no longer an ideal, it is a necessity.
Why a Documentary, Why Now
ChangeNOW has reached a point in its evolution where telling the story behind the service feels not just appropriate, but necessary. The crypto industry has spent years explaining what it does. This film is an attempt to show why and to do so in a way that connects with people who may never have interacted with a blockchain in their lives.
Decentralization, at its best, is a community project. It works when people trust it, when they understand it, and when the systems built on it reflect their actual needs. Building that kind of trust requires more than whitepapers and wallet addresses. It requires stories. This documentary is one of those stories.
About ChangeNOW
ChangeNOW is a leading non-custodial crypto exchange service, built for maximum safety, speed and simplicity. With a commitment to making the digital economy transparent and accessible to everyone, everywhere, the platform serves millions of users across the globe, from seasoned traders to first-time explorers. ChangeNOW provides a truly borderless experience, supporting over 1,500 cryptocurrencies, 70+ fiat currencies, and spanning across 110 networks, ensuring that users always have the tools they need to navigate the future of finance.
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]]>Oobit, a crypto payments platform backed by stablecoin giant Tether, has unveiled Agent Cards, a virtual Visa product that grants AI agents direct, programmable spending authority without requiring human sign-off on individual transactions or exposing corporate card credentials to automated systems.
The launch comes as more businesses deploy AI agents to run core operational workflows, from marketing automation and cloud procurement to software-as-a-service (SaaS) management and advertising, among others.
According to McKinsey’s State of AI 2025 survey, 23% of organizations are already scaling agentic systems within their operations, with a further 39% in the experimental phase.
However, payments have remained a persistent bottleneck, as companies cannot just hand over their corporate cards to agents, and routing every charge through a human approver undermines the efficiency that automation is supposed to deliver.
As adoption of agentic AI continues to pick up, so too does the urgency of solving the payments problem, and the Oobit Agent Card enters as a timely intervention.
Agent Cards allows businesses to issue a dedicated virtual Visa card for each AI agent, funded directly from a USDT stablecoin treasury with no fiat conversion required.
Companies can configure the spend policies at the point of setup and enforce them server-side, meaning an agent cannot override or circumvent them regardless of the instructions it receives.
The agent cards are based on three control mechanisms.
Every transaction, whether approved or declined, is logged in real time alongside a human-readable explanation. This eliminates the pending states and manual reconciliation queues that will slow down finance teams managing automated operations.
Oobit has designed the initial launch around two core integration use cases.
Beyond these foundations, the product supports a range of practical applications, such as buying stocks or digital assets within set thresholds, booking travel within approved budgets, or completing purchases in real time when specific price conditions are met.
Businesses can activate Agent Cards through a five-step setup wizard that, according to the company, brings a card live in under three minutes.
Oobit is not launching into an untested infrastructure as the company already operates across 150 million merchants in more than 100 countries, and is backed by Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer with more than $140 billion in circulation.
That pedigree lends credibility to what is, according to the company, the only agent card product purpose-built for businesses whose treasuries are held in stablecoins.
In a statement, Amram Adar, CEO of Oobit, said, “The honest take is that the online world isn’t ready for AI agents to complete complex tasks and pay on behalf of a business or person.”
He added, “Agent Cards is the first move toward giving autonomous financial operations real autonomy, without losing control.”
The product is immediately available to crypto-native businesses running AI agents with stablecoin treasuries, as well as AI-forward companies evaluating stablecoin payments in their financial setup.
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