Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI)
The most comprehensive effort to map and analyze the blockchain and digital assets ecosystem. It provides resources and recommendations for the blockchain and digital assets community to navigate the complexities of the global landscape across key themes.
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GBBCGSMI 6.0
Since 2020, Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) has kept the industry up to date with the Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI), the most comprehensive industry-focused effort to map and analyze the blockchain and digital assets space.
This body of work supports the advancement of common standards to enable adoption, incentivize continued innovation, and advance collaboration. GSMI content is referenced and utilized by corporations, regulators, government agencies, and academia globally, seeking a holistic view of critical topics for the blockchain and digital assets community.
Key Findings
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Global Regulatory Developments from 230 Jurisdictions & 6 International Bodies
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Taxonomy with 400+ Terms & Definitions
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100+ Technical Standards Bodies Advancing Blockchain Developments
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Landscape with 2,000+ Stakeholders
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1,500+ Courses from Accredited Educational Institutions
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130+ Degree Programs from Accredited Educational Institutions
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7 In-Depth Reports & Visuals on AI Convergence, DeFi, Digital Identity & Privacy, Digital Money & Payments, Supply Chain & Critical Minerals, Technical Standards, Tokenization
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Developing GSMI 6.0:
Partner Programs
2025 IFC-Milken Scholar
GBBC is pleased to partner with the IFC-Milken Institute Capital Markets Program, which builds a global network of financial policy leaders, and introduce our 2025 IFC-Milken Institute Capital Market Scholar, Chika Phiri. She plays a key role in assisting with the development and creation of GSMI 6.0, a continuation and expansion of the comprehensive effort to map global standards and regulation for blockchain and digital assets.
The 13th cohort of IFC-Milken Institute Capital Market Scholars includes 26 participants from 21 countries.
Meet the 2024 IFC-Milken Scholar
Chika Phiri
Legal Officer, Securities & Exchange Commission - Zambia (Zambia SEC)
GSMI Fellows Program
GBBC has previously partnered with several universities globally for the GSMI Fellows Program, an eight-month fellowship for exceptional students from partner academic institutions who contribute to GSMI research and analysis.
Our GSMI Fellows are students who are actively involved in research on blockchain and digital assets to advance educational initiatives and taxonomy.
Road to GSMI 6.0
GBBCGSMI 5.0
Key Findings
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Global Regulatory Developments from 230 Jurisdictions & 6 International Bodies
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Taxonomy with 391 Terms & Definitions
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67 Technical Standards Bodies Advancing Blockchain Developments
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Landscape with 2,000+ Stakeholders
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1,500+ Courses from Accredited Educational Institutions
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5 In-Depth Reports & Visuals on AI Convergence, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Digital Identity, Supply Chain & Sustainability
GBBCGSMI 4.0
Key Findings
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Global Regulatory Developments from 230 Jurisdictions & 6 International Bodies
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Landscape with 2,000+ Stakeholders
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Taxonomy with 350 Terms & Definitions
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1,500+ Courses from Accredited Educational Institutions
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63 Technical Standards Bodies Advancing Blockchain Developments
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4 In-Depth Reports & Visuals on AI Convergence, Digital Identity, Supply Chain & Sustainability
GBBCGSMI 3.0
Key Findings
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Global Regulatory Developments from 210 Jurisdictions
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Taxonomy with 182 Terms & Definitions
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50 Technical Standards Bodies Advancing Blockchain Developments
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Landscape with 2,000+ Stakeholders
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700+ Courses from Accredited Educational Institutions
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5 Visual Fact Cards on Crypto Markets, Central Bank Digital Currencies, Green Economy, Blockchain for Taxation, and Stablecoins
GBBCGSMI 2.0
Key Findings
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Global Regulatory Developments from 187 Jurisdictions
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Taxonomy with 182 Terms & Definitions
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38 Technical Standards Bodies Advancing Blockchain Developments
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300+ Courses from Accredited Educational Institutions
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5 In-Depth Reports & Visuals on Crypto Derivatives, Digital Identity, Global Taxation, Green Economy, and Policy
GBBCGSMI 1.0
Key Findings
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Global Regulatory Developments from 185 Jurisdictions
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Taxonomy with 10 Key Terms & Definitions
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30 Technical Standards Bodies Advancing Blockchain Developments
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2 In-Depth Reports & Visuals on Global Regulation and Crypto Derivatives
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Analysis of 50 Industry Consortia
