Global — policy, standards & engagement

September 9, 2026

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) & Vaults | GSMI 7.0

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and vaults are quietly reshaping the future of automated finance—and GBBC's Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI) 7.0 just dropped the ultimate blueprint.

September 7, 2026

GBBC Responds to the Wholesale Digital Markets Champion’s First Report

GBBC has submitted its comments on the Wholesale Digital Markets Champion’s first report, which sets out a programme for developing scalable tokenised wholesale markets in the UK.

August 13, 2026

Food for Crisis | Concept Report

Food for Crisis, a joint initiative by GBBC Giving and the WFP Innovation Accelerator, launched a proof of concept in Peru powered by AIDONIC, with support from the Filecoin Foundation, to help advance innovative solutions to global hunger.

August 6, 2026

IJBL Volume XV

Published August 2026.

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.

April 30, 2026

GBBC x VerifyVASP: The Travel Rule

As digital assets move globally in real time, fragmented Travel Rule implementation is creating cross-border challenges, prompting the GBBC and VerifyVASP to release a concise fact card outlining key requirements, adoption trends, and emerging issues.

March 31, 2026

Risk Assessment Partner - Metrika

RAPs are the industry leaders and solutions builders who have designed solutions for practical implementation by financial institutions. Learn more about Metrika's role.

March 31, 2026

Risk Assessment Partner - Blockmosaic

RAPs are the industry leaders and solutions builders who have designed solutions for practical implementation by financial institutions. Learn more about Blockmosaic's role.

March 31, 2026

Risk Assessment Partner - Droit

RAPs are the industry leaders and solutions builders who have designed solutions for practical implementation by financial institutions. Learn more about Droit's role.

March 31, 2026

Risk Assessment Partner - Kaiko

RAPs are the industry leaders and solutions builders who have designed solutions for practical implementation by financial institutions. Learn more about Kaiko's role.

March 31, 2026

Risk Assessment Partner - Dfns

RAPs are the industry leaders and solutions builders who have designed solutions for practical implementation by financial institutions. Learn more about Dfns' role.

March 16, 2026

IJBL Fact Card

Since 2021, GBBC has released the International Journal of Blockchain Law (IJBL), an open access online journal written and edited by lawyers, designed to help business and non-legal communities better understand the world of blockchain and digital assets.

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.

March 4, 2026

IJBL Volume XIV

Published March 2026.

January 21, 2026

Digital Measurement, Reporting, & Verification (dMRV) Framework - Version 3.0

Version 3.0 of the dMRV Framework introduces targeted but important updates that enhance the framework’s usability and scalability. The most significant change is the modularization of MRV Extensions into reusable Extension Sets.

January 21, 2026

MRV Extension Set Overview - dMRV Framework (Version 3.0)

MRV Extension Sets: Grouping of templates which encompass entities, messages, formulae, and variables that are specific to the Quality Standard or Methodology that the Activity Impact Module is bound to. They are typically composed of multiple MRV Extensions for modules or activities and can be defined by the supplier, verifier, and issuer based on a set of methodology modules.

January 21, 2026

Executive Summary: dMRV Framework Version 3.0

To meet the rising demand for transparent, trustworthy, and scalable carbon markets, the InterWork Alliance (IWA) and Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) have collaborated with ecosystem members and stakeholders to refine definitions, address gaps, and deliver Version 3.0 of the Digital Measurement, Reporting & Verification (dMRV) Framework.

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.

December 29, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

GSMI 6.0 includes Executive Summaries, providing an outline of what is inside each in-depth report. Explore the GSMI 6.0: Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Report Executive Summary here.

December 29, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - AI Convergence

GSMI 6.0 includes Executive Summaries, providing an outline of what is inside each in-depth report. Explore the GSMI 6.0: AI Convergence Report Executive Summary here.

December 29, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Digital Money & Payments

GSMI 6.0 includes Executive Summaries, providing an outline of what is inside each in-depth report. Explore the GSMI 6.0: Digital Money & Payments Report Executive Summary here.

December 29, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Digital Identity & Privacy

GSMI 6.0 includes Executive Summaries, providing an outline of what is inside each in-depth report. Explore the GSMI 6.0: Digital Identity & Privacy Report Executive Summary here.

December 29, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Supply Chains & Critical Minerals

GSMI 6.0 includes Executive Summaries, providing an outline of what is inside each in-depth report. Explore the GSMI 6.0: Supply Chains & Critical Minerals Report Executive Summary here.

December 29, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Tokenization & Custody

GSMI 6.0 includes Executive Summaries, providing an outline of what is inside each in-depth report. Explore the GSMI 6.0: Tokenization & Custody Report Executive Summary here.

December 16, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Full Update

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.

December 5, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Decentralized Finance (DEFI) Report

This paper covers the most important considerations for DeFi governance, drawing largely on selected submissions to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force’s request for inputs regarding the application of federal securities laws to blockchain and digital assets – specifically submissions that provide recommendations relevant for the DeFi ecosystem.

December 2, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Digital Money & Payments Report

This paper focuses on a specific subset of blockchain-based digital money models, specifically those that are backed by assets in a regulatory compliant manner, with the objective of explaining digital money payments using traditional payment processing frameworks.

December 1, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Digital Identity & Privacy Report

The objective of this paper is to discuss the role of digital identity in fostering the responsible growth of Web3 without compromising on data privacy. As decentralized applications, tokenized assets, and blockchain-based solutions scale without jurisdictional boundaries, the need for trusted identity frameworks becomes critical.

November 26, 2025

GSMI 6.0: AI Convergence Report

AI deployment has moved from pilot to production – across content, decision support, and domain copilots. The upside is material; so are the risks. In the face of this trend, and the opportunities and risks it represents, this paper takes a position that is pragmatic: evaluating the use of blockchain strategically to make AI verifiable.

November 25, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Tokenization & Custody Report

Tokenization refers to the process of tracking the ownership of traditional assets like treasuries, stocks, and bonds on a blockchain. This may also convert rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain. It is a widely used concept, relevant for many contexts in the blockchain and digital assets space.

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.

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.

November 5, 2025

International Journal of Blockchain Law - Volume XIII

Published November 2025.

October 30, 2025

GSMI 6.0: Taxonomy & Definitions Cluster

Common language is essential for collaboration across stakeholders, which is necessary for scale.

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).

September 25, 2025

Digital Measurement, Reporting, & Verification (dMRV) Framework - Version 3.0 for Public Comment

This updated framework bolsters the foundations of global environmental markets through establishing MRV Extension Sets – reusable digital modules for methodologies that reduce duplication, promote consistency, and enable interoperability across projects. Submit feedback to jackson@gbbc.io by October 23.

September 25, 2025

Executive Summary: dMRV Framework Version 3.0 (for Public Comment)

Read the overview for IWA's dMRV Framework Version 3.0 for Public Comment, which bolsters the foundations of global environmental markets through establishing MRV Extension Sets – reusable digital modules for methodologies that reduce duplication, promote consistency, and enable interoperability across projects.

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.

July 31, 2025

Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework - Phase 1

The RMF is an industry-led initiative, providing guidance for financial institutions on how to assess and mitigate non-financial risks while using public blockchains.

July 23, 2025

Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) - Phase 1

We are pleased to introduce the Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) - Phase 1, an industry-led effort facilitated by GBBC and Oliver Wyman, which aims to provide a foundational step towards a global risk-based assessment and proposed mitigation path, enabling the safe, secure adoption of blockchains, in particular, public blockchains for regulated financial institutions.

July 16, 2025

Regulating Crypto (with Cahill Gordon & Reindel and Interop Labs)

In their recent article, Jason Rozovosky and Lewis Cohen, from GBBC members Interop Labs and Cahill Gordon & Reindel, present a thoughtful perspective on cryptocurrency regulation, advocating for a shift in approach: treat blockchain as a supervisory tool rather than a systemic threat.

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.

July 9, 2025

Digital Money, Markets & Payments Series: Crypto Spot Markets

Crypto Spot Markets are 24/7, blockchain-based, and globally accessible . Click the fact card to learn more.

June 30, 2025

International Journal of Blockchain Law - Volume XII

Published June 2025.

June 27, 2025

Capital Markets Standards: Risk Framework and Digital Money | Blockchain Central DC Roundtable Recap

Driven by GBBC and Oliver Wyman, members of an industry-leading working group, have come together to develop a unified Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF). Read the summary. (Co-Chairs: Michael Wagner, Oliver Wyman; Gregg Bell, Hedera Foundation; Fernando Vazquez, Chainlink)

June 27, 2025

Supply Chain Leadership in the USA | Blockchain Central DC Roundtable Recap

Highlighted the need for harmonized data standards to increase traceability, transparency, and efficiency in global supply chains. (Led by BITA Standards Council (BITA))

June 27, 2025

Tokenization and DeFi: Regulatory Implications | Blockchain Central DC Roundtable Recap

Examined the unique challenges of regulating DeFi and tokenized systems, including classification uncertainty, market manipulation, and enforcement in peer-to-peer environments. (Co-Chairs: Manoj Ramia, Digital Asset; Stephen Wink, Latham & Watkins)

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)

June 11, 2025

Capital Markets Standards Risk Framework Summary

GBBC's Capital Markets Standards Risk Framework Working Group released this two-page overview as a precursor to the full Risk and Mitigation Framework.

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.

May 22, 2025

Just the Facts Series: Not All Coins are the Same

The functions and uses behind bitcoin, stablecoins, and memecoins

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.

March 26, 2025

DeFi Activities and Risk Assessment Approach

Access GSMI 5.0's fact card “DeFi Activities and Risk Assessment Approach” below, a summary of ways stakeholders can navigate DeFi’s evolving landscape with informed risk management strategies.

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.

February 26, 2025

International Journal of Blockchain Law - Volume XI

Published February 2025.

February 21, 2025

BxC's Digital Carbon Markets Report

Released by Blockchain x Climate (BxC) and GBBC, this report highlights 5 case studies advancing blockchain and other emerging technologies across the environmental market value chain, particularly within the voluntary carbon market (VCM): Carbonmark, Coorest, EcoRegistry, KlimaDAO, and Regen Network.

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

May 3, 2024

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

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

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.

August 30, 2023

Total Value Locked: From DeFi to TradFi

Published Aug. 30, 2023 with Provenance Blockchain

June 14, 2023

Provenance: a Major Opportunity for Blockchain and a Force for Good

Published Jun. 14, 2023 with BTP

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.

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.

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.

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.

September 14, 2021

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

Published Sep. 14, 2021 with Hut 8 Mining

April 8, 2021

Part II: Implications of Quantum Computing

Published Apr. 8, 2021 with Dragonchain

January 14, 2021

Part I: Delivering 21st Century Information Security

Published Jan. 14, 2021 with BTP and Taekion

January 1, 2021

Coming Together: Forging Collaborations in an Era of Profound Change

Published 2021

December 15, 2020

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

Published Dec. 15, 2020 with SORAMITSU

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.

April 22, 2020

Part II: Legal and Regulatory Challenges

Published Apr. 22, 2020 with Norton Rose Fulbright and PTDL

March 17, 2020

Part I: The Rise of “Smart Cities"

Published Mar. 17, 2020 with AIFC, Citigate Dewe Rogerson, Los Angeles Blockchain Lab, and NYC Blockchain Center

January 1, 2020

Chain Reaction: Blockchain Enters the Mainstream

Published 2020

December 4, 2019

Part I: Examining the State of Blockchain Technology & Buy Side Adoption

Published Dec. 4, 2019 with Janus Henderson and PTDL

November 12, 2019

Part I: Voting in the USA - Can Technology Help Defend Democracy?

Published Nov. 12, 2019

January 1, 2019

Beyond the Hype: Building Blockchain for the Real World

Published 2019

January 1, 2018

Global Challenges: Blockchain Solutions

Published 2018

Key Takeaways and Themes from GBBC’s Blockchain Central UNGA 2020 - September 2020

The GBBC’s Blockchain Central UNGA 2020 brought together 99 speakers from 6 continents.