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UK Summer Update (2026)

This resource provides a timely overview of how the FCA, Bank of England, and HM Treasury are advancing a coordinated UK regulatory framework for cryptoassets, systemic stablecoins, and digital payments.

UK Summer Update (2026)

July 29, 2026

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GBBC USA | The Trusted Resource: People, Education, Access

GBBC USA is GBB C's U.S.-focused arm. Learn more in this fact card.

GBBC USA | The Trusted Resource: People, Education, Access

July 27, 2026

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The 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) (USBC)

The U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), a GBBC initiative, has been encouraging adoption of Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) 2022 Amendments using it as the priority USBC model piece of legislation across the states for 2026.

The 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) (USBC)

July 20, 2026

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1 Year of the GENIUS Act

GBBC USA released a new Just the Facts edition outlining the GENIUS Act’s landmark federal framework for payment stablecoins, including issuer requirements, reserve backing, consumer protections, and compliance obligations.

1 Year of the GENIUS Act

July 16, 2026

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EU Digital Assets: MiCA Update

MiCA’s deadline has arrived, reshaping the EU crypto market as unlicensed firms exit, authorized CASPs consolidate activity, and Europe’s single-market framework moves into its next phase of review.

EU Digital Assets: MiCA Update

July 1, 2026

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UK Digital Assets: Q2 2026 Update

To cut through a noisy few months, GBBC and the APPG on Digital Markets Digital Money have put the picture on a single page: "UK Digital Assets - Q2 2026 Update."

UK Digital Assets: Q2 2026 Update

May 19, 2026

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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.

GBBC x VerifyVASP: The Travel Rule

April 30, 2026

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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.

Risk Assessment Partner - Metrika

March 31, 2026

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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.

Risk Assessment Partner - Blockmosaic

March 31, 2026

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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.

Risk Assessment Partner - Droit

March 31, 2026

Use CasesTechnical InfrastructureSecurity
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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.

Risk Assessment Partner - Kaiko

March 31, 2026

Use CasesTechnical InfrastructureSecurity
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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.

Risk Assessment Partner - Dfns

March 31, 2026

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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.

IJBL Fact Card

March 16, 2026

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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.

GBBC Davos Member Roundtable: 2026 Global Priorities

March 5, 2026

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UK January Update: New Year, New Chapter For Digital Finance

The UK is entering the build phase: turning digital finance into regulated market infrastructure through crypto perimeter rules, systemic stablecoin safeguards, and supervised pathways to launch.

UK January Update: New Year, New Chapter For Digital Finance

January 12, 2026

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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. 

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

December 29, 2025

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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.

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - AI Convergence

December 29, 2025

Open-Source Standards & Mapping
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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.

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Digital Money & Payments

December 29, 2025

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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. 

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Digital Identity & Privacy

December 29, 2025

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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. 

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Supply Chains & Critical Minerals

December 29, 2025

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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.

GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Tokenization & Custody

December 29, 2025

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UAE Digital Dirham and Stablecoins Fact Card

This "Just the Facts” card breaks down how the UAE’s Digital Dirham and coordinated virtual-asset and stablecoin framework are shaping a resilient, programmable, and globally connected payments future.

UAE Digital Dirham and Stablecoins Fact Card

December 10, 2025

Digital Finance
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Just the Facts: U.S. Sandboxes

Explore the latest fact card on U.S. Sandboxes, developed with U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC) to track evolving landscape of innovation-friendly policy across the country

Just the Facts: U.S. Sandboxes

October 22, 2025

Regulatory
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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. 

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

September 8, 2025

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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).

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

September 8, 2025

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EU Legislative Process

For industry stakeholders, now is a crucial moment to understand how trilogue negotiations and parliamentary processes truly work in the EU. GBBC has prepared a fact card as a resource to help navigate this complex procedural landscape

EU Legislative Process

September 1, 2025

Regulatory
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 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.

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

September 1, 2025

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Just the Facts: U.S. Transportation

Trucking is more than just a mode of transportation, it is the backbone of America’s supply chain. Learn more from GBBC's fact card on U.S. Transportation.

Just the Facts: U.S. Transportation

August 28, 2025

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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.

Just the Facts: Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance

August 14, 2025

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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.

Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework - Phase 1

July 31, 2025

Technical InfrastructureDigital FinanceRegulatory
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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.

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

July 16, 2025

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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.

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

July 9, 2025

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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.

Digital Money, Markets & Payments Series: Crypto Spot Markets

July 9, 2025

Use CasesTechnical InfrastructureDigital Finance
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Just the Facts Series: Not All Coins are the Same

The functions and uses behind bitcoin, stablecoins, and memecoins

Just the Facts Series: Not All Coins are the Same

May 22, 2025

Use CasesTechnical InfrastructureDigital Finance
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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.

Just the Facts Series: Supply Chains

May 15, 2025

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Just the Facts Series: UK’s Draft Statutory Instruments on Cryptoassets

Following ongoing regulatory developments in the UK, GBBC published a fact card breaking down the UK’s Draft Statutory Instruments on Cryptoassets, published by HM Treasury on April 29, 2025

Just the Facts Series: UK’s Draft Statutory Instruments on Cryptoassets

May 1, 2025

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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.

DeFi Activities and Risk Assessment Approach

March 26, 2025

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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.

What is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)?

March 19, 2025

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Just the Facts Series: Puerto Rico's Act 60

Learn more about Puerto Rico's Act 60 in this fact card created by GBBC USA's USBC and Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association

Just the Facts Series: Puerto Rico's Act 60

March 7, 2025

Regulatory
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Just the Facts Series: SEC Crypto Task Force

On January 21, Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Mark T. Uyeda announced a new staff task force to develop a regulatory framework for crypto assets. Learn more in GBBC USA's fact card.

Just the Facts Series: SEC Crypto Task Force

February 25, 2025

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GBBC | The Trusted Resource: People, Education, Access

Check out this fact card that provides an overview of GBBC.

GBBC | The Trusted Resource: People, Education, Access

February 20, 2025

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Just the Facts Series: Executive Order 14178

On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the White House Executive Order 14178, titled "Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology." Learn about the objectives and next steps here.

Just the Facts Series: Executive Order 14178

February 19, 2025

Regulatory
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Just the Facts Series: "What is SAB 122?"

SAB 122, effective January 30, rescinds SAB 121. Learn more in this Fact Card, "What is SAB 122?"

Just the Facts Series: "What is SAB 122?"

February 7, 2025

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IWA Infographics: Token Taxonomy Framework (TTF) Fact Card

IWA Infographics: Token Taxonomy Framework (TTF) Fact Card

January 24, 2025

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IWA Infographics: Token Taxonomy Framework (TTF) Fact Card

GBBC's InterWork Alliance initiative has released an infographic on the Token Taxonomy Framework (TTF).

IWA Infographics: Token Taxonomy Framework (TTF) Fact Card

January 10, 2025

Open-Source Standards & Mapping
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Just the Facts Series: The DASCP

Published January 2025. The Digital Asset Securities Control Principles (DASCP) is a risk and control framework developed by The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Clearstream, and Euroclear to establish risk management principles and controls for digital asset securities (DAS).

Just the Facts Series: The DASCP

January 1, 2025

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IWA Infographics: Carbon Markets, MRV, & dMRV

IWA Infographics: Carbon Markets, MRV, & dMRV

November 21, 2024

IWASustainability
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IWA Infographics: Carbon Markets, MRV, & dMRV

GBBC's InterWork Alliance initiative has released a set of infographics covering Carbon Markets, MRV, & dMRV.

IWA Infographics: Carbon Markets, MRV, & dMRV

November 21, 2024

Sustainability
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Just the Facts Series: EU Fact Cards Part I: Key European Entities & Key European Institutions

As part of GBBC's “Just the Facts” series, we introduce an infographic on the European Union, key European entities, and key E.U. institutions.

Just the Facts Series: EU Fact Cards Part I: Key European Entities & Key European Institutions

October 30, 2024

Regulatory
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Just the Facts Series: What is H.R. 2969?

As part of GBBC's “Just the Facts” series, we introduce an infographic on H.R. 2969, also known as the Financial Technology Protection Act of 2023

Just the Facts Series: What is H.R. 2969?

August 21, 2024

Regulatory
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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 as a collaboration between the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), international policymakers, and financial institutions

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

August 12, 2024

Regulatory
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Just the Facts Series: "Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of NFTs" U.S. Department of Treasury Report, May 2024

As part of GBBC's “Just the Facts” series, we introduce an infographic highlighting the threats and recommendations outlined in the U.S. Treasury's report, "Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of NFTs"

Just the Facts Series: "Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of NFTs" U.S. Department of Treasury Report, May 2024

June 27, 2024

Regulatory
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Just the Facts Series: Part I | What is U.S. Debt?

AS part of GBBC's “Just the Facts” series, we introduce an infographic to explore what the U.S. debt is, who holds U.S. debt, how it has increased over the last 100 years, what the role of U.S. Treasuries are, and more

Just the Facts Series: Part I | What is U.S. Debt?

June 13, 2024

Regulatory
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Just the Facts Series: What is SAB 121?

Updated 6/4/2024 - As part of GBBC's "Just the Facts" series to explain recent policy developments around the globe, we have released an infographic outlining what SAB 121 is, what happened, and what happens next

Just the Facts Series: What is SAB 121?

June 4, 2024

Regulatory
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GBBC Joins Global Synchronizer Foundation (GSF)

During Point Zero Forum, the Canton Network announced the go-live of the Global Synchronizer, its decentralized interoperability infrastructure. GBBC is thrilled to announce our role as a governance participant under the Global Synchronizer Foundation, a project supported by The Linux Foundation. Learn more with this infographic.

GBBC Joins Global Synchronizer Foundation (GSF)

June 1, 2024

Technical Infrastructure
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Just the Facts Series: What is a Spot ETH ETF?

As part of GBBC's "Just the Facts" series to explain recent policy developments around the globe, we have released an infographic outlining what a Spot ETH ETF is and what has happened

Just the Facts Series: What is a Spot ETH ETF?

May 24, 2024

Regulatory
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Just the Facts Series: What is H.R. 5403?

As part of GBBC's "Just the Facts" series to explain recent policy developments around the globe, we have released an infographic outlining what H.R. 5403 is, what happened, and what happens next

Just the Facts Series: What is H.R. 5403?

May 23, 2024

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Just the Facts Series: What is FIT 21?

As part of GBBC's "Just the Facts" series to explain recent policy developments around the globe, we have released an infographic outlining what FIT 21 is, what happened, and what happens next

Just the Facts Series: What is FIT 21?

May 22, 2024

Regulatory
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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.

Web3 (Spanish)

May 1, 2023

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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.

Web3 (English)

May 1, 2023

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Blockchain by the Numbers

Updated March 2023

Blockchain by the Numbers

March 1, 2023

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Blockchain in U.S. Healthcare

Updated March 2023

Blockchain in U.S. Healthcare

March 1, 2023

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‘Bringing Blockchain Home’

Published March 2023 Introducing the U.S. Policy Infographics, featuring real-world use cases across key policy topics in the U.S., including digital identity, national security, U.S. dollar, tokenization, and supply chains. GBBC’s ‘Bringing Blockchain Home’ Infographics detail the real-world utility of emerging technologies and the role they can play in addressing key policy priorities for the United States.

‘Bringing Blockchain Home’

March 1, 2023

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Blockchain for Taxation #3

Published November 2022 Blockchain for Taxation #3 provides an overview of proposed models of solutions to transition from traditional to distributed systems, where Artificial Intelligence in combination with blockchain can bring several synergies.  One model proposes an immutable notarization mechanism on the blockchain, where citizens retain their own data, and the underlying legal and regulatory considerations.

Blockchain for Taxation #3

November 1, 2022

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Blockchain for Taxation #2

 Published November 2022 Global Blockchain Business Council would like to introduce the Blockchain for Taxation #2 fact card as part of the GSMI Fact Card Series. It provides an overview of the key components necessary for a blockchain-based tax system, including quality data, and how jurisdictions can benefit. 

Blockchain for Taxation #2

November 1, 2022

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Blockchain for Taxation #1

Published November 2022 Blockchain for Taxation #1 provides an overview of how blockchain technology can increase transparency and trust between governments and citizens. Truthful tax data reporting and a comprehensive view of taxpayer obligations and corresponding payments can bring significant benefits, and many global tax authorities are already exploring blockchain solutions.

Blockchain for Taxation #1

November 1, 2022

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Crypto Market

Published October 2022 The Crypto Market fact card provides an overview of the top cryptocurrencies by market cap, top countries across the globe that have adopted cryptocurrency, top exchanges, and market dynamics.

Crypto Market

October 1, 2022

Digital Finance
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 Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Published October 2022 The Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) fact card provides an overview of the global status of CBDCs, the attributes of CBDCs, and the range of design choices for CBDCs. Central banks all over the world are contemplating digitizing their local currencies in the form of CBDCs. With this new form of central bank issued money, the benefits of transparency and efficiency in transactions have to be balanced with privacy considerations and the need for adequate security measures.

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

October 1, 2022

Digital Finance
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Stablecoins

Published October 2022 The Stablecoins fact card provides an overview of the types of stablecoins, uses for stablecoins, and regulatory considerations. Stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a stable price. They have become widely adopted as a means to transfer value and streamline a wide range of financial services while reducing costs. Because of their role for the future of money, they have also become a major focus for global regulations.

Stablecoins

October 1, 2022

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Green Economy

Published September 2022 The Green Economy fact card addresses the crucial need for socially inclusive, low carbon, and resource efficient economic growth. Blockchain brings transparency and credibility to the growing marketplaces for carbon offsets, addressing the global imperative to take urgent climate action across industries.

Green Economy

September 1, 2022

Sustainability
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