📍Treasury to Introduce UK Crypto Market Abuse Regime 🎤 In response to a question by Warinder Juss MP regarding ‘pump and dump’ crypto schemes, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby KC MP reconfirmed that the government still plans to legislate this year for a new financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets. The framework will include measures to prevent insider dealing, disclosure of insider information, and market manipulation, creating a formal market abuse regime for qualifying digital assets she said. House of Commons ----- 🏛️ @The British Blockchain Association is the world's leading industry body advancing evidence-based adoption of Blockchain and Digital Asset technologies. The BBA is also the Secretariat of the APPG on Blockchain Technologies.

📢 Centre for Evidence-Based Blockchain is hiring Regional Advisors for #Africa, #India and #Latin America to advance CEBB's rapidly expanding R&D portfolio of a range of global industry and academic initiatives. 🏫 Established in 2018, the Centre for Evidence Blockchain authored the UK's National Blockchain Roadmap in 2021. It is the world's first centre dedicated to the evidence-based advancement of #Web3 Technologies. 🏛️ CEBB has 21 institutional members and 597 individual researchers, many of whom are published authors, reviewers and editors of the JBBA. ➡️ CEBB is the world's first and the only think-tank in the world that designs easy-to-understand plain-English summaries and infographics of Blockchain research papers, simplifying complex Web3 research topics:

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Evidence-Based Blockchain: Findings from a Global Study of Blockchain Projects and Start-up Companies | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Naseem Naqvi, Mureed Hussain. This research evaluates the global evidence-based landscape of blockchain companies against PCIO framework: Proble...

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🇺🇸 Rep. Warren Davidson has introduced the Bitcoin For America Act today, letting Americans pay taxes in Bitcoin to fund a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

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Rep. Warren Davidson introduced the Bitcoin For America Act today, letting Americans pay taxes in Bitcoin to fund a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

🌍 Africa’s Capital Markets are worth over $1.5 Trillion. ⛓️‍💥 Blockchain Tech, combined with strong institutions, can revolutionise these emerging markets, bringing prosperity and economic growth for the continent. ➡️ Spectrum of Adoption of Blockchain Technology: Implications for Emerging Capital Markets in Africa By Dr. Clinton Osemwengie (Ph.D, FHEA) of University of East London UEL Centre of FinTech This paper was first presented at the #BBA's Annual International Scientific Conference #ISC2025 in London on 4 April 2025: lnkd.in/gyAAZP7G ✅ Key Takeaways: 1. Institutional Reforms Are Essential: Blockchain offers transparency and efficiency, but in markets like Nigeria, historical governance failures (e.g., fraud and regulatory delays) mean tech alone isn’t enough - robust frameworks are needed to prevent risks like disintermediation eroding trust. 2. Hybrid Adoption Model Recommended: A spectrum from radical decentralisation to conservative integration exists; emerging African markets should opt for hybrid approaches that retain centralised oversight for asset custody and enforcement, drawing lessons from pilots like South Africa’s Project Khokha. 3. Balancing Innovation with Stability: Without reforms in accountability and enforcement, blockchain could exacerbate inequalities; pairing it with agile regulation and independent adjudication can drive inclusive growth. ✅ 📖 Read the Full Article – Open Access in The JBBA here:

Spectrum of Adoption of Blockchain Technology: Implications for Emerging Capital Markets in Africa | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Clinton Osemwengie. This article discusses the implications of blockchain technology with a focus on governance, custody of assets and enforceme...

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👏 🇫🇷 Congratulations to Charlotte Eli and Professor Hervé Alexandre of the Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, France on the acceptance of their blockchain research abstract for presentation at #ISC2026. 🏛️ The BBA’s Annual Blockchain International Scientific Conference, #ISC2026, will take place in #London on Friday, 27 March 2026. 🎤🌐 Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to present at the conference and will be #featured in the Special Conference Edition of the JBBA (April 2026). 🚨 Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 November 2025 ➡️ Submit your abstract:

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📍We have written to the Prime Minister asking the Government to explore a blockchain-based, self-sovereign digital identity system for the UK, underpinned by distributed ledger technologies and zero-knowledge proofs. #Blockchain #DigitalIdentity

🚨 With just over 10 days until the abstract submission deadline, congratulations to Dr Larisa Yarovaya of the University of Southampton Business School on the acceptance of her blockchain research abstract for presentation at #ISC2026. 🏛️ The BBA’s Annual Blockchain International Scientific Conference, #ISC2026, will take place in #London on Friday, 27 March 2026. 🎤🌐 Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to present at the conference and will be #featured in the Special Conference Edition of the JBBA (April 2026). 🚨 Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 November 2025 ➡️ Submit your abstract:

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BBA's 8th Blockchain International Scientific Conference ISC2025, London.

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📍Since 2018, #JBBA has published some of the most ground-breaking research on Post Quantum Blockchains: ➡️ Evaluation of Post-Quantum Distributed Ledger Cryptography (2019)

Evaluation of Post-Quantum Distributed Ledger Cryptography | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Robert Campbell Sr.. This paper evaluates the current cybersecurity vulnerability of the prolific use of Elliptical Curve Digital Signature Algo...

➡️ A Performance Comparison of Post-Quantum Algorithms in Blockchain (2022):

A Performance Comparison of Post-Quantum Algorithms in Blockchain | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Bakhtiyor Yokubov, Lu Gan. This article proposes mitigation strategies for post- quantum computing attacks on blockchains and provides a compreh...

➡️ Transitioning to a Hyperledger Fabric Quantum-Resistant Classical Hybrid Public Key Infrastructure (2019)

Transitioning to a Hyperledger Fabric Quantum-Resistant Classical Hybrid Public Key Infrastructure | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Robert Campbell. This research explores the vulnerabilities of Hperledger Fabric to decryption by Quantum Computers, evaluates NIST Post-Quantum...

➡️ The Need for Quantum Resilient Enterprise Distributed Ledger Risk Management Framework (2019):

The Need for Cyber Resilient Enterprise Distributed Ledger Risk Management Framework | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Robert Campbell. This research explores security risks in enterprise blockchains such as Hyperledger Fabric and provides a Cyber Resilient Enter...

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📍🇸🇱 Government of Sierra Leone has put forward its National Blockchain Strategy The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SIGN Foundation to develop blockchain-powered national digital systems aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The next step is to develop a Strategic Implementation #Roadmap to guide the rollout of the initiatives, with key priorities including a #National Digital Identity Infrastructure, Digital Wallet Integration, Blockchain-enabled Payment Systems, and an Asset Tokenisation #Framework. The partnership is part of Sierra Leone’s broader strategy to position itself as a regional hub for emerging technologies, particularly in #blockchain and Artificial Intelligence, while enhancing transparency, financial #inclusion, and the delivery of #public services. The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation will provide policy guidance and regulatory oversight to ensure that all initiatives align with the national digital agenda. Felei TechCity, the government’s innovation hub, will serve as the central point for project coordination and implementation. ➡️ Only 15 countries in the world have so far put forward their NBR, with Sierra Leone now set to become the 16th on this list:

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🌐 From 10 Downing Street to Buckingham Palace, from policymakers’ boardrooms to deans’ offices and campus labs at the world’s leading universities — the latest issue of the Journal of the British Blockchain Association (#JBBA) has landed across the global BBA network. 🎥 Check out the highlights in this video! #Blockchain #Impact

🚨 Bank of England Unveils Consultation on GBP denominated Stablecoin Regulation 📍The Bank of England has launched its long-awaited consultation on a proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins. Governor Andrew Bailey said the framework aims to ensure “the public can have the same trust in new forms of money as they do in existing ones,” focusing on potential use in real-world payments rather than speculative crypto trading. Bailey added that a forward-looking approach was essential, warning that “retrofitting regulations once real-world applications have emerged at scale is unlikely to succeed.” The Bank plans to review feedback before finalising rules in 2026. ➡️ Earlier this year, BBA submitted its detailed response to the FCA's Stablecoin consultation:

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📍Is Bitcoin Biblical Money? - New JBBA citation fromThe Christian and Missionary Alliance, USA. ➡️ Original JBBA paper cited here is from BBA Fellow, Prof Erik P.M. Vermeulen FBBA: "Decentralisation is Coming: The Future of Blockchain" - (JBBA, 2019):

Decentralisation is Coming: The Future of Blockchain | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Mark Fenwick, Erik Vermeulen. This article describes some of the current shortcomings of decentralisation and suggests possible experimental sol...

🚨A Critical Challenge in the World of DeFi: How do we discover fair lending rates without intermediaries? 💥📣 NEW JBBA RESEARCH ALERT 📍 Decentralised finance lending faces unique challenges in determining fair interest rates without traditional intermediaries, often leading to inefficiencies from information asymmetry and liquidity risks. 🚀 This ground-breaking research from 🇫🇷 Université Paris Dauphine - PSL introduces a Novel Framework for rate discovery in decentralised finance (#DeFi) — a critical challenge in the emerging world of on-chain lending without intermediaries. ✍🏽 The authors Charlotte Eli and Professor Hervé Alexandre propose an auction-based mechanism that determines borrowing rates by integrating borrowers’ risk profiles with market liquidity conditions, removing the need for centralised oversight. ➡️ The Framework introduces: ✅ Fair and transparent interest rate formation in DeFi lending ✅ Alignment of incentives between borrowers and lenders ✅ Efficient, market-driven rate discovery using lending pools and smart contracts ✅ Informed participation and improved credit risk assessment ✅ Potential scalability of unsecured DeFi lending 🔍 Key finding: ➡️ By encouraging financial disclosure and transparent auction dynamics, DeFi lending platforms can achieve faster convergence to true market rates and greater stability — a vital step toward credible, decentralised credit markets. 🎤 Originally presented as an Abstract at the BBA's ISC2025, London: https://x.com/brit_blockchain/status/1911026316440440867?s=46 📄 Now the Full paper has been published Open Access in The Journal of the British Blockchain Association (JBBA). 🔗 Read the paper here:

Rate Discovery in Decentralised Lending | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Charlotte Eli, Hervé Alexandre. This paper introduces a novel framework for rate discovery in decentralised finance, focusing on the unique cha...

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🌐 Stablecoins in The Commonwealth: 🏛️ Earlier today, our President Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA participated in a Roundtable at Mansion House, London. The discussion explored the transformative potential of #Stablecoins across the 56 Commonwealth nations — home to 2.7 billion people, representing one in every three individuals on the planet. Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office #Blockchain #Stablecoins #Commonwealth

📍Remember this researcher from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL who presented her abstract at the BBA’s #ISC2025 in London earlier this year? Her full paper is due to be published in The #JBBA soon! Stay tuned! #Blockchain #JBBA Charlotte Eli Hervé Alexandre

New JBBA citation from Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex Business School, UK: ➡️ Original JBBA Paper cited here: "Food Traceability on Blockchain: Walmart’s Pork and Mango Pilots with IBM" (JBBA, 2018):

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 ...

➡️ The Author presented his work at the ISC2025 - and received his award from BBA President, Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA:

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📍Originally presented as an Abstract at the BBA's International Scientific Conference #ISC2025 - and subsequently published as a full paper in the #JBBA - the Centre for Evidence Based Blockchain (CEBB) has now designed a highlight infographic of this research, authored by Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio and Mirko Montuori. ➡️ The JBBA is the world's first and only blockchain research journal that helps its authors design easy-to-understand research infographics of their work, maximising the global impact, understanding, and reach of their published papers. 🏛️ BBA's Centre for Evidence Based Blockchain now has more than 500 researchers and industry leaders in 79 countries. 🌐 JBBA Editor in Chief: Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA #Blockchain #Research United Nations United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF)

👏 Congratulations to Dr Müge Çetin of Özyeğin University Turkey on the acceptance of her Blockchain research abstract for presentation at the #ISC2026. 🏛️ BBA's Annual Blockchain International Scientific Conference #ISC2026 will be held in London, UK, on Friday 27 March 2026. 🎤🌐 Accepted abstracts are being invited to give a presentation at ISC2026, as well as being featured in the special conference Edition of The #JBBA, April 2026. 🚨Abstract Submission Deadline = *30 NOVEMBER* 2025. ➡️ Submit your abstract here:

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