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June 8, 2026

GBBC’s 101 Real-World Blockchain Use Cases Handbook | 2026 Edition

This Handbook is a valuable reference guide for government agencies, regulators, and central banks worldwide.

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March 5, 2026

GBBC Davos Member Roundtable: 2026 Global Priorities

The roundtable focused on aligning GBBC and members around top global priorities for 2026, with emphasis on strategic policy engagement and member-led workstreams.

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March 4, 2026

IJBL Volume XIV

Published March 2026.

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January 20, 2026

2025 Annual Report: "The Integration Era: Frameworks, Standards, and Real-World Impact"

GBBC is pleased to release our 2025 Annual Report, showcasing how our community delivered proof of performance across our core pillars of education, partnerships, and standards.

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December 16, 2025

GSMI 6.0 builds upon previous releases since 2020 by mapping, cataloging, and analyzing data from 230+ jurisdictions & 6 international bodies, 100+ standards bodies, 130+ degree/certificate programs, and 2000+ stakeholders in the blockchain and digital assets ecosystem. GSMI 6.0 also produced 7 standalone reports with visuals on key themes. These resources provide a holistic view of the industry’s global activity.

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November 12, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Supply Chains & Critical Minerals Report

From smartphones and semiconductors to wind turbines and EV batteries, critical minerals power our interconnected world. Yet, their supply chains remain some of the most complex systems in global trade. GSMI 6.0 explores how blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) can strengthen transparency, traceability, and trust across these vital networks – enhancing accountability, due diligence, and sustainability.

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November 7, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Technical Standards Report

Technical standards for blockchain and digital assets, as in any new technology, are fundamental to ensure safety, reliability, and further innovation. Technical standards are fundamental for all use cases and sectors in which this technology is being adopted.

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November 5, 2025

International Journal of Blockchain Law - Volume XIII

Published November 2025.

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October 24, 2025

UNGA Encore Report 2025 (September 25, 2025)

On September 25, 2025, GBBC's 8th Annual Blockchain Central UNGA convened in New York City to examine how blockchain-powered solutions can accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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September 8, 2025

Just the Facts: Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA)

JFSA acts as Japan’s integrated financial regulator through managing banking, insurance, securities, and crypto-asset markets with the mission of promoting user protection, market transparency, and financial system stability.

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September 8, 2025

Just the Facts: Japan's Payment Services Act (PSA) and Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA)

Through two key laws, Japan continues to develop its approach to digital assets: Payment Services Act (PSA) and Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA).

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September 1, 2025

Just the Facts Series: The 'Stable' Divide | USA vs EU vs HK Approach to Regulating Stablecoins

GBBC breaks down the key differences between two seminal pieces of stablecoin legislation in the USA, EU, and Hong Kong.

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August 14, 2025

Just the Facts: Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance

Hong Kong's new Stablecoins Ordinance went into effect on August 1, 2025, establishing a licensing regime for the regulation and issuance of stablecoins in Hong Kong.

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July 9, 2025

Digital Money, Markets & Payments Series: Foreign Exchange (FX) Spot Markets

FX Spot Markets support global trade and monetary operations. Click the fact card to learn more.

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June 30, 2025

International Journal of Blockchain Law - Volume XII

Published June 2025.

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June 27, 2025

Reimagining Compliance, and KYC/AML: Better Ways to Catch Bad Actors | Blockchain Central DC Roundtable Recap

Discussion focused on the systemic limitations of traditional compliance frameworks. Participants advocated for risk-based, context-aware approaches and greater clarity in digital identity. (Co-Chairs: Michelle O’Connor, Taxbit; Shih Yun Chia, VerifyVASP)

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June 10, 2025

GBBC’s 101 Real-World Blockchain Use Cases Handbook

This Handbook is a valuable reference guide for government agencies, regulators, and central banks worldwide.

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May 15, 2025

Just the Facts Series: Supply Chains

Supply chains power the global economy, moving trillions in goods each year and connecting industries across continents. Learn more in this fact card.

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March 19, 2025

What is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)?

Access GSMI 5.0's fact card “What is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)?” below, featuring the tech stack, key features, key takeaways, governance, and opportunities for DeFi as it continues to evolve.

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February 26, 2025

International Journal of Blockchain Law - Volume XI

Published February 2025.

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August 12, 2024

Just the Facts Series: About Global Layer One (GL1)

"Global Layer One", a whitepaper focused on the development of a foundation layer for financial networks, was released in June 2024

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January 20, 2024

On the Cusp of Mass-Scale Convergence

GBBC is pleased release our 2024 Annual Report, which showcases the scope of our various initiatives and our members’ work from 2024 as organizations had the opportunity to bring blockchain into the limelight.

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August 30, 2023

Total Value Locked: From DeFi to TradFi

Published Aug. 30, 2023 with Provenance Blockchain

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May 1, 2023

Web3 (Spanish)

Published May 2023 El equipo de GBBC se encuentra encantado de ampliar el alcance y accesibilidad de estos recursos para nuestra comunidad global al presentar estas infografías educativas sobre la Web3 en español.

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May 1, 2023

Web3 (English)

Published May 2023 Web3, the 3rd generation of the Internet, is based on decentralized networks and enabled by using emerging technologies including blockchain, tokenization, AI, metaverse, and more. GBBC members are continuously evaluating how emerging technologies can be utilized to address pressing challenges locally and globally, and identify the solutions offered that are not as easily accessible in Web2.

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January 1, 2023

Driving Positive Change in an Era of Perma Crisis: Resilience Through Real Solutions

GBBC is pleased to showcase the scope of our various initiatives and our members’ work from 2023, embracing the full potential of blockchain and Web3. Read GBBC’s 2023 Annual Report to explore the endeavors of our community and learn more about GBBC’s initiatives from the past year, including the Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI) 4.0, Food for Crisis, our mergers with BITA and USBC, and more.

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January 1, 2022

Stronger Together: Rebuilding after the Maelstrom of Markets

Published 2022 - ‘Stronger Together: Rebuilding after the Maelstrom of Markets’ explores the endeavors of our community and more about GBBC’s initiatives from the past year, including the Global Standards Mapping Initiative, the launch of Food for Crisis, and more.

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September 14, 2021

Part II: Proof-of-Work Mining: Spotlight on Hut 8 Mining

Published Sep. 14, 2021 with Hut 8 Mining

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January 1, 2021

Coming Together: Forging Collaborations in an Era of Profound Change

Published 2021

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December 15, 2020

Part I: The Rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies, Spotlight on Project Bakong

Published Dec. 15, 2020 with SORAMITSU

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May 14, 2020

Utility Tokens and ERC-20 ICOs: Where are we now?

Published May 14, 2020 - This paper discusses utility tokens, their applications, and their role in the blockchain and crypto community, focusing on their use in various sectors, the history of tokens, and the future potential of tokenized systems.

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