On October 22nd, on the sidelines of DC DeFi Week, the Ambassador of Luxembourg to the United States and Institute for Education (IFE) Diplomatic Blockchain Steward, H.E. Nicole Bintner-Bakshian, together with IFE Founder and CEO Coach Kathy Kemper, Journey to Lead Fellow Lule Demmissie, and Cleve Mesidor, Executive Director of the Blockchain Foundation, hosted a compelling luncheon focused on how crypto is reshaping the political agenda.
This distinguished gathering brought together experts across sectors to examine crypto’s political evolution, the balance between innovation and regulation, and global competitiveness. The conversation emphasized the importance of a nuanced approach to understanding crypto’s impact on policy and highlighted Luxembourg’s forward-looking regulatory and legal environment for digital assets. Special appreciation goes to Chef Eduardo Faubert, whose exquisite menu was paired with Pinot Blanc, Grand Premier Cru 2022 from Luxembourg, enhancing the day’s discussions.
SPOTTED: H.E. Nicole Bintner-Bakshian, Coach Kathy Kemper, Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson, Lule Demmissie, Cleve Mesidor, Tiffany Smith, Dr. R. David Edelman, John Paul Farmer, Sulolit “Raj” Mukherjee, J.D., Christopher Kuiper, Nicole Trudeau, Ms. Clémence Igot, and DCM Mr. Gilles Bauer.
