Infographic: UCC Article 12

As of December 30 - UCC Amendments

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

Report: MRV Extension Set Overview - dMRV Framework (Version 3.0)

dMRV 3.0 MRV Extension Sets

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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.

MRV Extension Set Overview - dMRV Framework (Version 3.0)

Report: Executive Summary: dMRV Framework Version 3.0

dMRV 3.0 Executive Summary

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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.

Executive Summary: dMRV Framework Version 3.0

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

dMRV Version 3.0

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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.

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

OLF: 2025 Annual Report

2025 Annual Report

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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. 

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

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

As of January 12 - UK January Update Fact Card

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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

Report: GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Tokenization & Custody

As of Dec. 19 - 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

Report: GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Supply Chains & Critical Minerals

As of Dec. 19 - 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

Report: GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Digital Money & Payments

As of Dec. 19 - 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

Report: GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Digital Identity & Privacy

As of Dec. 19 - 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

Report: GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

As of Dec. 19 - GSMI 6.0 Executive Summary - 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)

Report: GSMI 6.0: Executive Summary - AI Convergence

As of Dec. 19 - 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

Report: GSMI 6.0: Full Update

GSMI 6.0 Full Update

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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.

GSMI 6.0: Full Update

Report: UAE Digital Dirham and Stablecoins Fact Card

UAE 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

Report: GSMI 6.0: Decentralized Finance (DEFI) Report

DeFi - GSMI 6.0

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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.

GSMI 6.0: Decentralized Finance (DEFI) Report

Report: GSMI 6.0: Technical Standards Report

Technical Standards - GSMI 6.0

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.

GSMI 6.0: Technical Standards Report

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Report: GSMI 6.0: Digital Money & Payments Report

Digital Money - GSMI 6.0

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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.

GSMI 6.0: Digital Money & Payments Report

Report: GSMI 6.0: Digital Identity & Privacy Report

Digital Identity and Privacy - GSMI 6.0

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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.

GSMI 6.0: Digital Identity & Privacy Report

Report: GSMI 6.0: AI Convergence Report

AI Convergence - 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.

GSMI 6.0: AI Convergence Report

Report: GSMI 6.0: Tokenization & Custody Report

Tokenization Custody - GSMI 6.0

Tokenization 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.

GSMI 6.0: Tokenization & Custody Report

Report: GSMI 6.0: Taxonomy & Definitions Cluster

GSMI Taxonomy Definition Clusters.pdf

GSMI 6.0 Taxonomy Diagram

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

GSMI 6.0: Taxonomy & Definitions Cluster

Report: GSMI 6.0: Supply Chains & Critical Minerals Report

Supply Chains Critical Minerals - GSMI 6.0

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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.

GSMI 6.0: Supply Chains & Critical Minerals Report

Article: IJBL Volume XIII

IJBL Report: International Journal of Blockchain Law - Volume XIII

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International Journal of Blockchain Law - Volume XIII

Infographic: U.S. Sandboxes

Fact Card: U.S. Sandboxes Fact card (as of October 22)

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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

OLF: UNGA Encore Report 2025 (September 25, 2025)

UNGA Encore Report 2025 (September 25, 2025)

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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).


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

PDF: Executive Summary: dMRV Framework Version 3.0 for Public Comment (September 2025)

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The InterWork Alliance (IWA), an initiative of GBBC, has released the draft Version 3.0 of the Digital Measurement, Reporting & Verification (dMRV) Framework 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.  


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

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

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

PDF: dMRV Framework Version 3.0 for Public Comment (September 2025)

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

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Report: Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF)  - Phase 1

Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) - Phase 1 - July 2025

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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.

Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF)  - Phase 1

Infographic: Just the Facts: Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance

Just the Facts: Hong Kong Stablecoin Ordinance (As of August 14)

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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

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

Just the Facts: Japan PSA and FIEA (As of September 8)

Image: Just the Facts: JFSA'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) 

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

Fact Card: Just the Facts Series: Stablecoin Comparison (US vs EU vs HK)

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

 The 'Stable' Divide: USA vs EU vs HK Approach to Regulating Stablecoins

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

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

Just the Facts: Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) (As of September 8)

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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)

Infographic: EU Legislative Process

Fact Card: EU Legislative Process (As of August 27, 2025)

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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

Just the Facts: EU Legislative Process

EU Legislative Process

Infographic: Just the Facts: U.S. Transportation

Fact Card: U.S. Transportation (As of August 28)

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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

Report: DC Roundtable Recap 1: AI, Changing Nature of Work, and Education

DC Roundtable Summary: RT 1 on AI, Changing Nature of Work, Education

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Participants emphasized the need to redesign work and education systems to reflect AI integration. Key topics included workforce displacement, digital divides, and AI literacy. (Co-Chairs: John deVadoss, Providentia Capital; Xiaochen Zhang, AI 2030) 

AI, Changing Nature of Work, and Education | Blockchain Central DC Roundtable Recap

Report: DC Roundtable Recap 2: Reimagining Compliance, and KYC/AML: Better Ways to Catch Bad Actors

DC Roundtable Summary: RT 2 on Reimagining Compliance, and KYC / AML: Better Ways to Catch Bad Actors

Participants advocated for risk-based, context-aware approaches and greater clarity in digital identity.

Image: 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)

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

Report: DC Roundtable Recap 3: Tokenization and DeFi: Regulatory Implications

DC Roundtable Summary: RT 3 on Tokenization and DeFi: Regulatory Implications

Image: 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)

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

Report: DC Roundtable Recap 4: Supply Chain Leadership in the USA

DC Roundtable Summary: RT 4 on Supply Chain Leadership in the USA

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

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

Report: DC Roundtable Recap 5: Capital Markets Standards: Risk Framework and Digital Money

DC Roundtable Summary: RT 5 on Capital Markets Standards

Image: 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, representing Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs), Global Systemically Important Banks (GSIBs), Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), and cryptonative infrastructure providers (L1s), have come together to develop a unified framework.

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

Report: DC Roundtable Recap 7: States Rights Discussion

DC Roundtable Summary: RT 7 on States Rights

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Explored how U.S. states can act as testbeds for blockchain and AI policy. The group reviewed active and stalled sandbox initiatives, called for better coordination across academic, regulatory, and industry actors, and emphasized the value of public-private collaboration. (Co-Chairs: Dr. Brigitte Piniewski, Oregon; Robert Rueter, Nevada)

States Rights Discussion | Blockchain Central DC Roundtable Recap

Report: DC Roundtable Recap 6: Crypto Investing and Trading

DC Roundtable Summary: RT 6 on Crypto Investing and Trading

Image: Crypto Investing and Trading | Blockchain Central DC Roundtable Recap

Participants assessed market infrastructure, stablecoin use, and evolving investor behavior. Topics included 24/7 trading, wallet design, fraud risk, and the implications of rapid innovation on retail and institutional participation. (Co-Chairs: Joe Castelluccio, Mayer Brown; Michael Piracci, OKX USA)

Crypto Investing and Trading | Blockchain Central DC Roundtable Recap

Infographic: Capital Markets Risk Mitigation Framework - Phase 1

RMF Fact Card

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. 

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