CT Blockchain Association

What CT Blockchain Association does

The Connecticut Blockchain Association (CT Blockchain Association, DBA) is a private, nonprofit industry association headquartered in Glastonbury, Connecticut, founded by Alan Deckman to develop, promote, and advance blockchain technology within the state and to position Connecticut as a blockchain innovation hub. The organization does not build or sell a commercial product; instead, it operates as a membership- and sponsorship-supported advocacy and convening body serving blockchain entrepreneurs and technology businesses, government officials and policymakers, professionals and students, and existing association members. Its core activities consist of policy advocacy (including direct representation on the Connecticut Department of Banking Digital Asset Advisory Group), public and policymaker education, networking and community events (CryptoMondays Stamford/Greenwich, Digital Assets Connection, Boston Institutional Digital Assets Forum), and coalition work with peer associations. Revenue mechanics are not disclosed and the organization is funded through an opaque mix of membership dues, event sponsorships, and partner contributions rather than a commercial pricing model.

The association's distribution model is event- and coalition-led rather than technology-led: it publishes news and a video series on its website (ctblockchainassociation.org), operates an email newsletter, and channels its influence through co-sponsored conferences and a multi-state partnership network including the Texas Blockchain Council, Virginia Blockchain Council, Pennsylvania Blockchain Coalition, the U.S. Blockchain Coalition (now merged with GBBC), and the North American Blockchain Association (NABA), of which CBA was a founding member on January 13, 2025. The board — including Pat LaVecchia (CEO, Oasis Pro/Ondo Finance), Julie Stitzel (VP of Policy, Digital Currency Group), Lee Bratcher (Head of Policy, Cipher Mining), Marc Yaklofsky (Managing Partner, Forward Global), Dominic Folino (President, Spectrum Strategies), and Strategic Advisor Troy A. Paredes (former SEC Commissioner) — supplies institutional credibility and access to capital-markets, mining, and regulatory networks that materially exceed the typical state trade-association footprint. CBA has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A history; its strategic footprint is built on alliances, board composition, and policy access rather than commercial scale.

Name

CT Blockchain Association

Legal name

Connecticut Blockchain Association

Website

https://ctblockchainassociation.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CT Blockchain Association is a Glastonbury, Connecticut-based nonprofit industry association that advocates for blockchain policy, educates policymakers and the public, and convenes the state's blockchain ecosystem through events and coalitions, serving entrepreneurs, government officials, and professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glastonbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CT Blockchain Association is a nonprofit industry association that develops, promotes, and advances blockchain technology in Connecticut. It delivers blockchain advocacy to policymakers, educational programming for professionals and the public, and networking events for the regional blockchain ecosystem. Its activities include hosting and sponsoring events such as CryptoMondays Stamford/Greenwich and Digital Assets Connection, producing educational video content, publishing news, and providing direct policy input through the Connecticut Department of Banking Digital Asset Advisory Group.

Product overview

CT Blockchain Association is a non-profit industry association focused on blockchain technology advocacy and education in Connecticut. The association does not offer commercial products or services but instead provides industry advocacy, educational events, networking opportunities, and policy influence to promote blockchain innovation and establish Connecticut as a leader in blockchain technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CryptoMondays Stamford/Greenwich (Event Series)
• Digital Assets Connection (Conference)
• Advancing Blockchain with Regulation (Educational Video Series)
• Boston Institutional Digital Assets Forum (Sponsorship)

Quantifiable outcome

• CBA President Alan Deckman appointed to Connecticut Department of Banking Digital Asset Advisory Group for 3-year term, providing direct input on digital asset regulation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Forward GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025CBA Board Member Marc Yaklofsky serves as Managing Partner of Forward Global New York. Forward Global held a launch event at Nasdaq Marketsite for its New York office, with CBA President Alan Deckman and Board Member Dominic Folino in attendance.
• Stand With Crypto, Connecticut ChapterflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2025CBA co-sponsors CryptoMondays Stamford/Greenwich events with Stand With Crypto Connecticut Chapter, led by Lorrie Landis. Events feature industry speakers and networking for blockchain enthusiasts.
• North American Blockchain Association (NABA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2025CBA works alongside NABA initiatives as part of the unified North American blockchain advocacy ecosystem. NABA was launched on January 13, 2025 representing a unified voice for digital assets in the U.S. and Canada, combining state-focused blockchain associations.
• Boston Blockchain AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2024CBA is a Platinum Sponsor of the Boston Institutional Digital Assets Forum, hosted by Tabb Forum and Boston Blockchain Association at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston. CBA collaborates on industry events and regulatory discussions.
• Texas Blockchain CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA partners with the Texas Blockchain Council for events including the North American Blockchain Summit. Lee Bratcher, President of Texas Blockchain Council, serves on CBA Board.
• U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA is affiliated with USBC, which released the 'State of Web3' report featuring Connecticut's blockchain ecosystem. USBC merged with Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) to advance blockchain advocacy.
• Pennsylvania Blockchain CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA Board Member Dominic Folino founded the Pennsylvania Blockchain Coalition. CBA Founder Alan Deckman serves as advisory board member on PBC. The organizations collaborate on regional blockchain advocacy.
• New Jersey Digital Assets Working GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA co-hosted State Association Breakfast with New Jersey Digital Assets Working Group in June 2023, preceding Digital Assets Connection 2023 conference in Stamford, CT.
• Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA partners with Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association for Digital Assets Connection 2023 conference. The association, along with TABB Group, hosts annual digital assets industry events.
• TABB GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA works with TABB Group as a co-host for Digital Assets Connection 2023 conference and as sponsor of Boston Institutional Digital Assets Forum. TABB Group provides industry research and hosts institutional digital assets events.
• Digital Currency Group (DCG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA Board Member Julie Stitzel serves as Vice President of Policy for Digital Currency Group. DCG is a major digital asset conglomerate with subsidiaries including Grayscale, Genesis, and CoinDesk.
• Virginia Blockchain CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA collaborates with Virginia Blockchain Council on regional blockchain advocacy efforts and participates jointly in events like North American Blockchain Summit.
• Ohio Blockchain CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA collaborates with Ohio Blockchain Council as part of multi-state blockchain association network for coordinated advocacy and events.
• Florida Blockchain Business AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA collaborates with Florida Blockchain Business Association as part of the North American blockchain association network.
• Canadian Blockchain ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA collaborates with Canadian Blockchain Consortium as part of the North American blockchain association network including participation in North American Blockchain Summit.
• CryptoMondaysflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA co-sponsors CryptoMondays Stamford/Greenwich events. CBA Board Member Pat LaVecchia serves as Chapter Lead of CryptoMondays Stamford/Greenwich. Lou Kerner is founder of CryptoMondays global community.
• N3XTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA co-sponsored CryptoMondays featuring N3XT CEO Jeffrey Wallis. N3XT is a blockchain-native narrow bank operating under Wyoming SPDI charter, backed by $72M from Paradigm, Hack VC, and Winklevoss Capital.
• University of Connecticut School of BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBA news featured BittBridge partnership between Yuma and UConn School of Business, integrating Bittensor into academic curricula. This initiative provides students exposure to decentralized AI concepts.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Blockchain Coalition: State-level blockchain advocacy organization founded by CBA Advisory Board Member Dominic Folino, with overlapping leadership and joint events. Closest peer in terms of size, mission, and operational model.
• Ohio Blockchain Council: State-level blockchain association that collaborates with CBA as part of the multi-state blockchain association network for coordinated advocacy and events.
• Virginia Blockchain Council: State-level blockchain association collaborating with CBA through the multi-state association network on events like the North American Blockchain Summit. Directly comparable regional advocacy model.
• Florida Blockchain Business Association: State-level blockchain business association collaborating with CBA within the North American blockchain association network on advocacy and shared events.
• Texas Blockchain Council: State-level blockchain industry association based in Texas with 100+ member companies and a successful track record of passing blockchain legislation. Most directly comparable state association peer; CBA Board Member Lee Bratcher founded TBC.

Regional players

• New Jersey Digital Assets Working Group: Northeast regional peer that co-hosted a State Association Breakfast with CBA in 2023 preceding the Digital Assets Connection conference. Comparable state-focused advocacy model in an adjacent Northeast geography.
• Boston Blockchain Association: Regional blockchain association co-hosting the Boston Institutional Digital Assets Forum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston with CBA. Adjacent geographic peer in the Northeast U.S. serving a different state.

Broad incumbents

• Chamber of Digital Commerce: The largest U.S. blockchain trade association operating at the national level with policy advocacy and member services. Comparable mission and member-value proposition but at national rather than state scale.
• North American Blockchain Association (NABA): National umbrella organization launched January 2025 unifying state blockchain associations across the U.S. and Canada, of which CBA is a founding member. Broader incumbent in the same advocacy space.
• Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC): International blockchain advocacy organization that merged with the U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), with which CBA is affiliated. Comparable advocacy mission at international scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ctblockchainassociation

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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