2023 Membership Package
“By drawing together industry leaders
around responsible innovation, we can
advance standards which shape industry
stewardship.”Renata Szkoda,
Chairwoman of the
Global DCA
Thank you for considering membership in the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association! We are excited to share more about our organization with you and invite you to join our community.
The Global DCA maintains an open and inclusive membership base which is reflected in its clear entry requirements, equitable and transparent organizational governance and accessible pricing model.
Please review the below Membership Offering document which details the value proposition, benefits and fees associated with membership. If you would like to progress with the membership application process, please contact membership@global-dca.org to engage with our Membership Advisor.
Our Value Proposition
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – EDUCATION – POLICY / ADVOCACY
What are the Benefits of Membership in the Global DCA? What value will your firm receive from belonging to our community? In addition to the benefits of helping to shape standards, advancing education and understanding in the industry, and having your firm’s voice represented in our policy work, the Global DCA delivers value to its Members along three areas: Business Development, Education, and Policy. The degree to which each of these three areas is supported depends on the level of membership and the size / complexity of the Member Firm. Global DCA Membership is designed to support a ‘whole of firm’ approach where multiple departments and functions can benefit, contribute and grow successfully.
Member Firms are grouped into three categories based on size: Tier I [Over USD $5M], Tier II [Between USD $1-5M] and Tier III [Under USD $1M]. The Tier level and corresponding Membership Benefits and Dues are based on the higher of three figures: USD revenues, assets or recent capital raises. The below benefits outline the general membership benefits available to all firm sizes and Tiers. The last section provides insight on the differential benefits available to larger firms / USD member dues contributors.
- Board and Committee Leadership – All Members and Affiliates are welcome to respond to Calls for Nomination for the purpose of serving on the Global DCA Board and Committees.
- Voting Rights – All Full Members (not Affiliates) have the ability to participate in membership voting regarding key decision-making. Affiliates are non-voting members of the Global DCA.
- Formal Onboarding – Discussion between Global DCA leadership and your firm to determine how best to leverage benefits of membership and determine participation / representation on various committees and working groups. Firm membership in the Global DCA is not restricted to just one representative / Member Firm. We work with you to identify how the variety of departments and firm leadership may benefit from your firm’s membership.
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Meet the Board / Membership – Opportunity to present to the Global DCA’s Board and Members and introduce your firm / product / service to the community. This session allows members to ask questions, engage directly with your firm leadership and offer insight and perspective as you navigate the industry.
- Industry Meet & Greets – Regular thirty-minute sessions structured to provide Members and Affiliates with private audience with key thought leaders and innovators. Members and Affiliates have the opportunity to pose questions and engage interactively with guest speakers and presenters.
- Accounting & Tax Working Group – Specially designed sessions addressing the challenges facing CFOs, Treasurers, Chief Accounting Offices and Audit / Accounting Firm Staff. Discussions typically include presentation, discussion and case studies.
- Compliance Community of Practice – A ‘Community of Practice’ where Global DCA Member Firms can come together, discuss key issues related to the development of robust and appropriate systems of compliance, and enhance community knowledge and learning by providing support and guidance to Global DCA Member Firms.
- Bi-Weekly Global Public Policy Meetings – Member and Affiliates are welcome to join the weekly Public Policy and Regulation Committee calls which are held at various times closed to Membership only.
- Public Policy Roundtables & Public Webinar Events – As opportunities to respond and provide comments on behalf of the industry arise, we source input and perspective from our members and stakeholders. Members have the opportunity to either participate in roundtable sessions where active presentation, discussion and dialogue allow members to have their perspectives represented.
- Weekly Policy Newsletter – Summary of key global as well as national news relevant to the industry and your firm.
- Bi-Weekly Washington Power Briefing – Summary and analysis of the key aspects of policy coming out of Washington, DC relevant to the industry and your firm.
- Bi-Weekly Global Public Policy Meetings – Member and Affiliates are welcome to join the weekly Public Policy and Regulation Committee calls which are held at various times closed to Membership only.
- Public Policy Roundtables & Public Webinar Events – As opportunities to respond and provide comments on behalf of the industry arise, we source input and perspective from our members and stakeholders. Members have the opportunity to either participate in roundtable sessions where active presentation, discussion and dialogue allow members to have their perspectives represented.
- Conference Sponsorships – The Global DCA hosts and supports a number of different events throughout the year. We work hard to highlight and engage with our membership to identify suitable events / conferences which may offer visibility for brand, firm thought leadership and engagement. Additionally, where possible, we offer discounts for Member Firms for sponsorship, attendance and speakership. Please ask for a full listing of events to understand the opportunities provided here.
- Networking Receptions – The Global DCA provides multiple opportunities for networking, business development receptions and other industry relation-oriented events.
- Discounts – The Global DCA works with Member Firms to identify and provide discounts for services / products to its Members. This year we are pleased to offer the following (please check back as this listing is updated regularly):
- 20% discount on ODD services offered by Member Firm perfORM ODD. For more information on perfORM please check here: https://www.performdd.com/
- Amplification of Firm Achievements, New Product Releases, etc. – The Global DCA maintains an active presence on LinkedIn, a high-quality distribution listing for its newsletter and strong engagement on a number of other social media channels. If your firm is interested in amplification, we are happy to support your presence and visibility in this manner.
Tier I / Affiliate Tier I* (USD $30,000 / year – Tier I firms are defined by size as being over USD $5M)
In addition to the General Membership Benefits, the Global DCA is proud to provide the following additional benefits to serve and support our larger Tier I Member Firms. These benefits have been designed to support, supplement and enhance the reach of larger Member Firms:
- Three (3) Free Seats in the Global DCA’s Digital Asset Certification Program. See here for further details on the structure, curriculum and offering: https://education.global-dca.org/
- Quarterly Sit Downs for Marketing, Communications, and Business Development Teams with Global DCA CEO to discuss key trends, emerging issues and business development insights.
- Preferential Access OR Free Speakerships/ Sponsorships/ Event Attendance where the Global DCA is a supporter or co-host. The Global DCA maintains a strong network of associations and partner organizations which host and produce events, conferences and seminars. The Global DCA brokers ‘media partnerships’ and ‘supporterships’ which – at times – includes free attendee access, speaking opportunities, etc. Opportunities like this are offered first to Tier I member firms.
- Warm introductions between and amongst Global DCA Member Firms, Candidate Firms, and our extended network.
- The Global DCA maintains a strong network and deep relationships with our many Member Firms as well as with digital asset adjacent / peripheral firms.
- For Tier I Members, we offer warm introductions and work to support your business development teams in this manner.
- This includes warm introductions and engagement with the Venture Capital firms in our network where appropriate for firms in the midst of capital raises.
- Enhanced US Advocacy provides a higher level of engagement and both supplements existing public policy efforts / firm-specific lobbying campaigns as well as facilitates growth and development of emerging network firm public policy efforts through the following:
- A seat on the Global DCA’s US Advocacy Sub-Committee which provides more in-depth higher level discussion, reflection on key points of interest and greater influence in the US policy activity of the Global DCA.
- Four Washington, D.C. Fly-Ins (please note that if you join mid-year you will participate in the balance of fly-ins available for that year).
- Premier communications including policy updates.
*Affiliate Tier I Members may opt to observe the US Advocacy Committee meetings and receive communications in lieu of holding a formal role in advocacy / lobbying due to conflicts of interest.
Tier II / Affiliate Tier II** (USD $15,000 / year – Tier II firms are defined by size as being between USD $1M – $5M)
In addition to the general benefits offered to all Global DCA Member Firms and Affiliates, we offer Firms participating at the Tier II level the following additional benefits in recognition of their unique needs:
- One (1) Free Seat in the Global DCA’s Digital Asset Certification Program. See here for further details on the structure, curriculum and offering: https://education.global-dca.org/
- Warm introductions between and amongst Global DCA Member Firms, Candidate Firms, and our extended network. The Global DCA maintains a strong network and deep relationships with our many Member Firms as well as with digital asset adjacent / peripheral firms. For Tier I Members, we offer warm introductions and work to support your business development teams in this manner.
***Please note that in 2023, Tier II firms may plus-up to the Tier I level for an additional USD $15K if they desire a higher degree of participation and member benefits. Tier III firms may plus up to Tier II for an additional USD $10K and up to Tier I for an additional week $25K***
