📍🇺🇳United Nations has over 80,000 retirees and beneficiaries across 190+ countries. 🔒 A Long-standing Challenge: Verifying annual “Proof-of-Life” for its pensioners 💥 📣 NEW JBBA RESEARCH ALERT: ➡️ United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) Blockchain-based Digital Identity Solution for Proof-of-Life This peer-reviewed article presents a cutting-edge digital identity solution, combining Blockchain, biometrics, AI, and geo-localisation, designed to streamline and secure the verification process for pension beneficiaries. 📌 Highlights: ✅ Automates and secures the “proof-of-life” process ✅ Addresses real-world deployment challenges ✅ Replaces legacy, manual systems with a streamlined, auditable, and ISO-certified platform ✅ Boosts trust, accountability, and operational efficiency across global jurisdictions ✍🏽 Authored by Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio!and Mirko Montuori of UNJSPF, USA 🇺🇸. ✅ 📖 Read the Full Article – Open Access in The JBBA:

UNJSPF Blockchain-based Digital Identity Solution for Proof-of-Life | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, Mirko Montuori. This article presents a cutting-edge Digital Identity Solution for Proof-of-Life in the United Nation...

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🥈This paper was first presented at the BBA's Annual International Scientific Conference in London on 4 April 2025, and received Best Abstract Award:

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🌐 This paper will be featured in the upcoming *16th* issue of The JBBA (Oct - Nov 2025). 🎓 JBBA Editor in Chief: Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA ➡️ Submit your articles to The JBBA:

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🚀 Our JULY Newsletter is LIVE: Here’s what’s inside this month’s edition: ✅ Field visits of APPG on Blockchain Technologies ✅ New Infographics for Senior decision makers and Policymakers ✅ New speakers at BAF Summit ✅ BBA's Annual International Conference, London - Submissions Open ✅ BBA's response to the Financial Conduct Authority's Stablecoin Consultation ✅ Upcoming JBBA 16th Issue ✅ New APPG Working Groups ✅ New JBBA Research Case Studies ✅ BBA July Member Forum ✅ BBA policymakers Masterclass on National Blockchain Roadmaps …and so much more! 📩 Link to the full Newsletter is in the comments. #BBA #July #Newsletter #Blockchain #Web3 #Crypto #BAF #CEBB #ISC2026 #JBBA #Web3

🌐 The British Blockchain Association is a global ecosystem made up of multiple vertical streams and arm’s-length bodies - each operating semi-autonomously with their own established networks and communities. 🤝 There are many ways to contribute to one or more components of the BBA ecosystem. ⛓️‍💥 To enquire about membership or collaboration opportunities, please contact us at: 📧 info@britishblockchainassociation.org (Image: Courtesy of Larisa Yarovaya, BBA Advisory Board member) #BBA #Ecosystem #CEBB #BAF #ISC2026 #UKNBR #FBBA #Metaverse #JBBA #APPG #SIBIS #BBASF

🌐 Distributed in print and online across 150+ Countries on 6 Continents. 🏛️ Read and referenced by Policymakers, Regulators, Senior Industry Leaders, and Academics, worldwide. 🎓 Indexed in 1,100+ university libraries across 107 countries, including The Johns Hopkins, Oxford, Harvard, Stanford, Imperial, Cambridge, MIT, UC Berkeley, and more. 📚 Sharing the full text PDF of the *15th* issue of The Journal of the British Blockchain Association (#JBBA)! ✍️🏽 JBBA Editor in Chief: Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA (16th Issue is on track for October 2025). Read more: https://media.licdn.com/dms/document/media/v2/D4E1FAQE9vKnltQn_3Q/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/B4EZhXj8IYGcAY-/0/1753815759647?e=1754524800&v=beta&t=7VZeXNKKgqKjDl6bcIHP0Jxel16NE8gDXPbHSZDRq8M #Blockchain #Web3 #CryptoPolicy #JBBA #OpenAccess #DigitalAssets #EvidenceBasedBlockchain #FinTech #BBA #Crypto #DeFi

🏛️ Would you like to see 🇬🇧 Companies House using Blockchain for UK business registration including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, and insolvency information, all hashed on a Public #Blockchain? ➡️ The JBBA research from 2020. Paper authored by Companies House and Cardiff Metropolitan University. Infographics from CEBB. #Blockchain #Public #Services #Business

🇳🇴 New JBBA citation from NIFU - Nordic institute for studies in Innovation, Research and Education and Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke). ➡️ Original JBBA paper cited here: "Industrial Symbiosis Networks in Greece: Utilising the Power of Blockchain-based B2B Marketplaces" by Prof Stavros Ponis:

Industrial Symbiosis Networks in Greece: Utilising the Power of Blockchain-based B2B Marketplaces | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Stavros Ponis. This research proposes a Business Model of Industrial Symbiosis Networks, a Taxonomy of barriers for ISN development and Blockcha...

#JBBA #Innovation #Web3 #Blockchain #Industrial #Symbiosis

🇲🇽 MEXICO will join 51 Member Nations to participate in the Blockchain Associations Forum's *5th* Annual Summit, to be held on 15 October. Mexican Association of Tokenization and Blockchain (AMTB), led by their Founder and President, Jorge Garcia Travesi will represent MEXICO at BAF. 🇲🇽 The Mexican Association of Tokenization and Blockchain (AMTB) is committed to promoting the responsible adoption of blockchain technology and real-world asset tokenization in Mexico. Their mission is to build bridges between traditional financial systems and emerging Web3 solutions, while fostering innovation, education, and regulatory alignment for Mexico’s digital future. ➡️ Established in 2020, Blockchain Associations Forum (#BAF) is a BBA initiative bringing together Digital Asset and Blockchain Think-Tanks from 51 countries on a joint platform to debate some of the most pressing #Web3 policy issues affecting the global #economy. Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA is the Founding Chair of BAF. 🌐 More on Blockchain Associations Forum (BAF) and previous BAF Summits 2020 -2025:

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🎤 To represent your country at BAF and to become a BAF Member, contact: BAF@britishblockchainassociation.org 🏛️ This is a *Member only* Summit. The proceedings of the Summit will be published in the JBBA November issue, and distributed worldwide to#policymakers, industry think-tanks and #regulators. #MEXICO #LATAM #BAF #BBA #Policy #Web3 #Blockchain #Crypto #Regulation #DeFi

🇻🇳 Vietnam has launched national blockchain infrastructure to power digital IDs, smart contracts & government records with hybrid decentralisation. ➡️ Vietnam is one of the 15 countries in the world with a National Blockchain Roadmap:

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Nguyen Huy, the head of technology at the NDA, said that the blockchain will be a protective layer for the nation’s live data. He said it will be “critical” to their digital society and economy. The announcement also said the blockchain will offer a “decentralized layer of trust” for national systems, including e-government, finance, healthcare, logistics and education. ➡️ More info here:

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📍New JBBA citation from PwC: Original JBBA paper cited in this book chapter: "Food Traceability on Blockchain: Walmart’s Pork and Mango Pilots with IBM":

Food Traceability on Blockchain: Walmart’s Pork and Mango Pilots with IBM | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Reshma Kamath. This study by the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) highlights the key challenges of implementing Blockchain technology in the ...

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🇬🇧 Should UK sell its Bitcoins ₿? ✔️ YES - Sell bitcoins ❌ NO - Keep bitcoins

🇸🇦 New JBBA citation from King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. ➡️ Original JBBA Paper cited here: "Using Blockchain Technology to Improve the Integrity and Transparency of Procurement Processes between SMMEs and Government: A Systematic Literature Review" (2023), by Edzai Kademeteme and Stella Bvuma:

Using Blockchain Technology to Improve the Integrity and Transparency of Procurement Processes between SMMEs and Government: A Systematic Literature Review | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Edzai Kademeteme, Stella Bvuma. The PRISMA methodology is used to conduct a systematic literature review of the use of blockchain to improve the...

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🇸🇦 Smart Cities: New JBBA citation from Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. Original JBBA paper cited here: "The Application of Behavioural Heuristics to Initial Coin Offerings Valuation and Investment" by Maxwell Stanley.

The Application of Behavioural Heuristics to Initial Coin Offerings Valuation and Investment | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Maxwell Stanley. This research analyses behavioural biases and key variables using Pearson’s Correlation against return on investment (ROI) an...

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🇺🇸 California Institute of Technology Caltech Libraries has indexed the latest issue of The JBBA! 🎓 CalTech has produced 80 Nobel laureates - the institution with the highest number of Nobelists per capita in America. Caltech is one of the top universities in United States, ranking 10 in QS World University Rankings. The JBBA has now been indexed at more than 1100 leading university libraries, worldwide. #JBBA #Blockchain #Crypto #Web3 #Research #EvidenceBasedBlockchain

⛓️‍💥Web3 Tech Founders rarely talk about the Trough of Sorrow. That phase after initial hype, when it seems like nothing is working. Its when most founders quit. But those who persist might eventually find a product-market fit, and then scale with conviction. If you’re in that quiet middle, keep going. You could be the next Steve Jobs or next Satoshi Nakamoto. #Web3 #Startups #BUIDL #Crypto #Blockchain #ProductMarketFit #BlockchainBuilders #FoundersJourney #Startuplife

🔍 HM Treasury's OFSI has published a Cryptoassets Threat Assessment guide. The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) released a critical report highlighting threats to financial sanctions compliance in the cryptoasset sector. Here are the key points: 1️⃣ **Sanctions Evasion Risks**: Since 2022, designated persons (DPs), particularly Russian and DPRK-linked actors, have increasingly used cryptoassets to bypass UK sanctions, exploiting blockchain’s pseudonymous nature. 2️⃣ **Russian Exposure**: UK crypto firms face significant risks from direct/indirect exposure to the Russian exchange Garantex (designated in 2023) and its successor, Grinex, which facilitates illicit transactions, including via Ruble-backed stablecoin A7AS5. 3️⃣ **DPRK Cyber Threats**: North Korean hackers, including groups like Lazarus, pose a severe threat, with high-profile thefts (e.g., $1.5B from Bybit in 2025) and sophisticated money laundering via mixers, DEXs, and no-KYC platforms. 4️⃣ **Iranian Activity**: Iranian crypto firms, like Nobitex, with suspected links to designated entities (e.g., IRGC), are facilitating sanctions evasion, often using AI-generated IDs to bypass KYC checks. 5️⃣ **Compliance Red Flags**: Indicators like large transactions post-sanctions, use of privacy coins, mixers, DEXs, or transactions from sanctioned jurisdictions signal potential evasion, requiring enhanced due diligence. 6️⃣ **Regulatory Oversight**: Crypto firms must register with the FCA, comply with the Travel Rule, and report suspected breaches to OFSI and SARs to the NCA, referencing “OFSI Cryptoassets Threat Assessment - 0725.” 7️⃣ **Call to Action**: UK cryptoasset firms are urged to strengthen compliance through robust due diligence, monitor for red flags, and review OFSI’s guidance and resources to mitigate risks. 💡 **Why It Matters**: With 7% of OFSI’s suspected breach reports since 2022 involving crypto firms, this report underscores the need for vigilance to protect the integrity of UK financial sanctions. 📌 Read the full report for actionable insights:

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🚨 Have you ever seen a Periodic Table of Tokens, based on Value Capturing Mechanism? ✅ The Token Classification Framework⛓️‍💥 ➡️ Origins of Value (OoVs) 🏛️ ➡️ Value Capturing Mechanisms (VCMs) 🔐 ➡️ Implementation patterns 🌐 Designing a token? Understand value transfer (V), governance (G), access (A), & more. ✅ Research from The JBBA. ✅ Infographics from Centre for Evidence Based Blockchain (#CEBB) #Crypto #Tokenomics #Blockchain #Web3 #Framework #Taxonomy

🚨 For the Cover Page of the upcoming 16th issue of The JBBA, we’re considering some inspiring options and would love your input: 📍 An inspiring Thought Leader 📍 An innovative Web3 Organisation 📍 A Ground-Breaking Research Paper 📍 A Path-breaking Case Study 📍 A Paradigm Shift Hypothesis ✍🏽Share your thoughts or vote in the comments! #JBBA #Blockchain #Web3 #Innovation #Crypto #EvidenceBasedBlockchain #DeFi

📍Bank of England Considers Shelving Plans for a Digital Pound: Via Bloomberg

📍Home Office Confirms: Seized Crypto Can Be Used to Tackle Crime 🎤 In response to a question from Simon Opher MP, Home Office minister Dan Jarvis MP confirmed that new powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act allow law enforcement to seize and recover crypto linked to crime. Proceeds can be returned in compensation to victims (following criminal conviction) or reinvested for use in tackling crime through the Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme (ARIS) and ARIS ‘Top Slice’ grant. The Home Office is responsible for the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). POCA equips law enforcement agencies with a range of powers to deprive criminals of their money, or other property connected to criminal activity, and recover the proceeds of crime, including cryptocurrencies. ---------- 🏛️ The British Blockchain Association serves as the Secretariat of the APPG on Blockchain Technologies. #Bitcoin #Crypto #Web3 #EvidenceBasedBlockchain

🇪🇸 SPAIN will join 51 Member Nations to participate in the Blockchain Associations Forum's *5th* Annual Summit, to be held on 15 October. Alastria Blockchain Ecosystem, led by their Chairman Juan Jiménez Zaballos and President Miguel Angel Domínguez Castellano will represent SPAIN at BAF. 🇪🇸 Alastria is one of the largest public-permissioned, multi-sector blockchain platforms in the world. It has over 500 members of different sizes and from various sectors, including business (micro-enterprises, SMEs and large companies), academia (universities, business schools, training centres, and technology and science parks) and government. Alastria is a neutral meeting point for responsible, trusted and regulation-aligned knowledge generation, innovation and blockchain development. ➡️ Established in 2020, Blockchain Associations Forum (BAF) is a BBA initiative bringing together Digital Asset and Blockchain Think-Tanks from 51 countries on a joint platform to debate some of the most pressing #Web3 policy issues affecting the global #economy. Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA is the Founding Chair of BAF. To find out more about Alastria Blockchain Group, visit:

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Alastria - Where Blockchain Happens. The public-private blockchain platform for developing use cases for real world problems.

To learn more about its ecosystem, contact its COO, Daniela Corredor. ✅ More on Blockchain Associations Forum (BAF) and previous BAF Summits 2020 -2025:

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🎤 To represent your country at BAF and to become a BAF Member, contact: BAF@britishblockchainassociation.org 🏛️ This is a *Member only* Summit. The proceedings of the Summit will be published in the JBBA November issue, and distributed worldwide to #policymakers, industry think-tanks and #regulators. #SPAIN #Hellenic #BAF #BBA #Policy #Web3 #Blockchain #Crypto #Regulation #DeFi