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Fact cards, reports, briefings, and educational materials focused on LATAM & the Caribbean, collected in one place.

August 25, 2026

Digital Payments and the Emerging Digital Economy in the Dutch Caribbean | GSMI 7.0

GBBC is pleased to present the first report of the Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI) 7.0, Digital Payments and the Emerging Digital Economy in the Dutch Caribbean . The report provides a comprehensive gap analysis of digital payment solutions in the Dutch Caribbean compared with cash, examining their benefits, risks, and adoption.

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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.

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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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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: 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.

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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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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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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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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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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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November 19, 2020

Part I: Empowering Women and Girls through Blockchain

Published Nov. 19, 2020 with LACChain and IDB Lab

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January 1, 2020

Chain Reaction: Blockchain Enters the Mainstream

Published 2020

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January 1, 2019

Beyond the Hype: Building Blockchain for the Real World

Published 2019

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January 1, 2018

Global Challenges: Blockchain Solutions

Published 2018

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