WTIA Cascadia Blockchain Council

The WTIA Cascadia Blockchain Council is a regional industry council and advocacy body operating under the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a nonprofit trade association based in Seattle, Washington. The council focuses on supporting blockchain companies and stakeholders across the Cascadia corridor, covering Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington to Vancouver, British Columbia.

The council acts as a collective voice for the blockchain industry in the region, advocating for constructive public policy and educating key stakeholders including investors, legislators, and government agencies. A notable achievement was championing Washington State Senate Bill 5544, signed into law in March 2022, which established a state blockchain work group to examine blockchain applications across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, supply chain, and public records.

WTIA, the parent organization, also accepts cryptocurrency as payment for membership and sponsorships, reflecting the association’s engagement with the digital asset ecosystem it serves.