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The former former of the University of Wyoming and the expert in recognized blockchain at the national level Caitlin Long will give an opening speech during the eighth annual bomb of Wyoming Blockchain from September 19 to 27.
The free event, presented by the Uw Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI), will showcase discussions on Bitcoin extraction opportunities in Wyoming, digital asset policy and resources for technological startups.
In June 2018, Long helped launch the first Stampede and Wyohackathon of the Wyoming Blockchain, and serves as an honorary president of the Stampede.
“Caitlin Long has made an important contribution to the innovative Wyoming blockchain legislation and influenced national digital assets,” explains Steve Lupien, director of the CBDI Ada Lovelace. “His support for Wyoming Blockchain Stampede has been essential for the success of the event in the past seven years.”
Long, a native of Laramie, a graduate of the UW in 1990, is CEO and founder of Gustodia, a charter bank of Cheyenne, within the framework of the innovative legal framework of the Special Deposit Institution (SPDI) of Wyoming. The bank serves digital asset companies, fintechs, corporate treasurers and startups in the United States.
Long played a crucial role in creating Wyoming as a state adapted to blockchain. From 2018-2020, she helped the State to adopt more than 30 empowering laws at La Blockchain, creating what she calls an “oasis for blockchain companies”.
Previously, she was president and president of Symbiont, a startup of company blockchain, and held senior positions at Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and Salomon Brothers. Long obtained his JD of the Harvard Law School and a master’s degree in public policy of Kennedy School of Government in 1994.
The UW College of Arts and Sciences honored it as a former exceptional student in 2019.
The jostling is free, but the registration is suggested to ensure that enough seats and refreshments are available. The title sponsors are Output Global (IOG), an engineering and research company Blockchain, and Cleanspark, a Pure Play Bitcoin minor, market leader.
Registration and more information can be found on www.uwyo.edu/stampede.
The jostling calendar is as follows:
– Esports and competition twin, Friday-Samedi, from September 19 to 20: presented in part by the UW Esports Club, the Esports Stampede meeting is Friday September 19, from noon to 6 p.m. at the lower level of Wyoming Union at Pokes Pub and Game Room. The public is invited. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices, or they can use the game PCs provided in the game room. UW’s Esports teams, secondary schools and community colleges will participate in the Rocket League and other competition matches from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday 20 September.
– Restricted Wyoming Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology on Monday-Tuesday, from September 22 to 23. The Committee will discuss the proposed legislation involving emerging technologies and will hear voters during its two -day session in UW. The meeting will take place on two days from 8:30 am in room 506 of the Coe library. To find out more about the meeting, visit www.wyoleg.gov/committees/2025/s19.
– Bitcoin Day at the Stampede, Tuesday September 23: Bitcoin Day at the Stampede will include a full day of programming dedicated to innovation, education and collaboration of industry. The day opens on Bitcoin Mining and Energy Summit, a targeted dialogue on the intersection of Bitcoin exploitation, energy and Wyoming markets. After the summit, a series of panels and presentations will explore university engagement with Bitcoin, Lightning Network and payment technology; Heat recycling and mining innovation; Institutional adoption trends; and financial products shaping the future of Bitcoin.
– Industry scholarship dinner, Tuesday, September 23: the industry dinner will be organized in the Building Atrium company after the conclusion of Bitcoin day in The Stampede. It will be an event where speakers, industry experts, academics and sponsors can interact and talk about a store during dinner. Nick’s Cowboy restoration will provide food and drinks. Dinner is free for people registered with Stampede events.
– Billet sessions and opening speakers of Wyoming, Wednesday, September 24: opening speakers and group discussions on blockchain, digital assets and innovative technology will be held at the Union of Wyoming from 8:45 am, the subjects include: SPDI; national and national blockchain policy; Wyoming is open to business; Education of digital assets in Wyoming; and artificial intelligence (AI) in business.
– Wyoming computer symposium, from Thursday to Friday, from September 25 to 26: in conjunction with The Stampede, the UW School of Computing will host the computer symposium of Wyoming. Wyoming Computer Symposium will explore the various and growing AI applications in the Wyoming economy. For more information, visit www.uwyo.edu/soc or send an email to uwyo-soc@uwyo.edu.
– Cardano Days, Friday to Saturday. September 26-27: Cardano Days is designed to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of blockchain technology, focusing on Cardano and smart contracts. This event is for those who seek to explore beyond the media threshing of cryptocurrencies and to acquire practical knowledge on the creation of applications using Cardano. The event is an immersive experience, ensuring that participants leave with ideas and usable skills.
