Chamber of Digital Commerce Welcomes Discover Financial Services to Its Executive Committee
April 17 2018 - 8:00AM
The Chamber of Digital Commerce announces the addition of Discover
Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) to its Executive Committee, where it
will join the Chamber’s efforts to educate, promote and accelerate
the adoption of blockchain technologies worldwide. Discover
Financial Services is a leading direct banking and payment services
company. The company is one of the largest card issuers in the
United States and operates the Discover Network, with millions of
merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's
leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a
global payments network with acceptance in more than 185 countries
and territories.
Last month, Discover and the Chamber of Digital Commerce hosted
Discover Blockchain Technology – a blockchain code-a-thon – which
included more than 200 participants focused on developing solutions
that showcased innovative developments in payment processing,
regulatory technology and digital identity.
“The Chamber of Digital Commerce has developed an impressive
platform of industry-leading innovators,” said Joe Bonefas, Vice
President - Business Technology: Strategy & Innovation at
Discover. “We are pleased to join the Chamber and looking forward
to further exploring how we can achieve a brighter financial future
through the power of blockchain.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Discover to the Chamber’s Executive
Committee,” said Perianne Boring, Founder and President of the
Chamber of Digital Commerce. “As a globally recognized leader in
payment processing networks, Discover’s expertise and commitment to
innovation will strengthen the Chamber’s team of more than 160
member companies dedicated to advancing blockchain-based
technologies.”
“As Chairman of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, I’ve witnessed
first-hand the extraordinary growth of this leading blockchain
organization, its membership and the industry,” said Matthew
Roszak, Co-founder of Bloq and Chairman of the Chamber. “I’m
honored and thrilled to welcome Discover Financial Services, a
world-class leader in the financial, banking and payments space to
the Chamber.”
About the Chamber of Digital Commerce The
Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s largest trade
association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Chamber is the founder of
the Token Alliance, Blockchain Intellectual Property Council, Smart
Contracts Alliance, Blockchain Alliance, Global Blockchain Forum
and many other key industry initiatives. For more
information, please visit: DigitalChamber.org, and follow us on:
@ChamberDigital.
Chamber Media ContactMarie Knowles +1
202.656.8037 marie@digitalchamber.org
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