Blockchain Association of Canada unifies with US-based Chamber of Digital Commerce to establish the Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada

On February 5, 2019, The Chamber of Digital Commerce announced unification with the Blockchain Association of Canada signaling the first merger of its kind in the blockchain industry globally. The new initiative is called the Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada and is led by Tanya Woods, Managing Director, based in Ottawa.

The Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world's largest trade association representing the crypto and blockchain industry. The BAC was Canada's longest serving non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for further adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies among Canadian consumers, merchants, businesses, regulators and policy makers.

Lorraine Mastersmith and Carole Chouinard of Gowling WLG advised the BAC with respect to the merger.

BNN - Bloomberg Discussion with Amanda Lang.