APPG on Blockchain Technologies Member Lord Taylor of Warwick, APPG Working Group on Healthcare Member Dr Burhan Ahmed, and Professor Joyce O'Connor, at the Parliamentary Blockchain International Roundtable, held on 3 December at the Palace of Wesminster, Houses of Parliament. #APPG #Blockchain #BBA #UK

BBA's Head of Partnerships Deborah Cleary, Dr Sepideh Mollajafari, PhD, Amanda Wick, and Rachel Fung at the Parliamentary Blockchain International Roundtable, held on 3 December at the Palace of Wesminster, Houses of Parliament. #APPG #Blockchain #BBA #UK

BBA Fellow and former Blockchain APPG Chair (2023-24), Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE FBBA at the APPG on Blockchain Technologies Parliamentary Blockchain International Roundtable, held on 3 December at the Palace of Wesminster, Houses of Parliament. #APPG #Blockchain #BBA #UK

On Wednesday 3 December, the BBA, in its role as the Secretariat of the APPG on Blockchain Technologies, hosted a high-level Parliamentary International Roundtable on Blockchain & Digital Assets. We would like to thank all parliamentarian APPG Members from the House of Commons and the UK House of Lords, APPG Working Group members, supporter (BlockMed Pro), industry stakeholders, academics, and public service representatives for their contributions to the Roundtable. More photos here:

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🌐 On Wednesday 3 December, the BBA, in its role as the Secretariat of the APPG on Blockchain Technologies, hosted a high-level Parliamentary Int...

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🇬🇧 Digital Assets officially an Act of Parliament. UK has come a long way in recognizing Digital Assets, as it introduces a distinct category of personal property: digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins etc. This Act is intended to give digital assets a clearer legal status and also help the UK attract more investment and strengthen its position as a global hub for #Blockchain-based finance. Excellent work by all involved, including several members of House of Lords, BBA Fellow Lord Holmes, Law Commission, Sarah Green MCIArb, and many other associations and think-tank bodies.

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🚨OK - Since you’ve now dipped your toes into "post-quantum blockchains", it’s time for the next level in your knowledge upgrade: 📍 What are the different TYPES of post-quantum algorithms used in Blockchain? ⛓️‍💥 Broadly, you can start by understanding three main families – each with its own trade-offs for: ➡️ security ➡️ performance, and ➡️ implementation This infographic gives you the big picture. 📖 For a deeper dive, see this 2022 paper by B. Yokubov, member of the BBA’s Centre for Evidence-Based Blockchain (#CEBB), where these are unpacked in much more detail. (link in comments). ➡️ Scroll, study, then read the paper. Your future self will thank you 😊 #PostQuantum #Blockchain #JBBA #BBA

🇿🇦 New JBBA citation from North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit, South Africa. ➡️ Original JBBA paper cited here: "Assessing the Readiness of the South African Public Sector to Embrace Blockchain Technology: Factors for Successful Adoption" by CEBB Member, Dr Beatah Sibanda (PhD), et al:

Assessing the Readiness of the South African Public Sector to Embrace Blockchain Technology: Factors for Successful Adoption | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Dr Beatah Sibanda, Prof Benon Basheka & 1 more. This Quantitative research assesses the readiness of South African public sector to adopt blockc...

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👏 Congratulations to Professor Dr Oleksandr Letychevskyi of Heriot-Watt University #Scotland on the acceptance of his 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: This Sunday - 30 November 2025! ➡️ Submit your abstract:

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

🎤 Conference Proceedings of previous ISCs: 2018 - 2025:

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JBBA is the world’s first peer reviewed, scientific Blockchain journal that is available both in-print, and online.

🏛️ Conference Chair: Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA #Blockchain #Crypto #Research #BBA

👏 Congratulations to İrem Akıncı of MoneyPay and Bahcesehir University Turkey 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: This Sunday - 30 November 2025! ➡️ Submit your abstract:

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8th Blockchain International Scientific Conference ISC2026, London - BBA

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

🎤 Conference Proceedings of previous ISCs: 2018 - 2025:

Conference Proceedings | The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

JBBA is the world’s first peer reviewed, scientific Blockchain journal that is available both in-print, and online.

🏛️ Conference Chair: Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA #Blockchain #JBBA #Crypto #EvidenceBasedBlockchain

New JBBA citation from Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. ➡️ Original JBBA paper cited here: "Unlocking Blockchain: Embracing New Technologies to drive Efficiency and Empower the Citizen" by Eddie Hughes et al:

Unlocking Blockchain: Embracing New Technologies to drive Efficiency and Empower the Citizen | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Eddie Hughes, Luke Graham & 2 more. In this paper, Members of Parliament propose the establishment of a ‘Chief Blockchain Officer

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📍Crypto Crimes & UK strategy 🎤 Andrew Snowden MP asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of police and enforcement capacity to investigate cryptocurrency-related crimes, including scams, ransomware payments, and illicit trading platforms. 🎤 In response, Dan Jarvis MP responded that the UK government has strengthened UK policing capabilities to tackle cryptocurrency-related crime effectively. The Government will also soon publish a new fraud strategy designed to tackle all types of scams, including those involving cryptocurrencies. ----- ✍🏽 In 2018, BBA published one of the world's first papers on investigating #Crypto crimes, authored by BBA Fellow Prof Bill Buchanan and BBA Editor, Simon Dyson:

The Challenges of Investigating Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Related Crime | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By William Buchanan, Simon Dyson & 1 more. This paper reviews the stateof-the-art in terms of the methods of privacy that are being used within cry...

🏛️ The BBA is the Secretariat of the APPG on Blockchain Technologies and UK's industry body advancing evidence-based adoption of Blockchain and Cryptoassets. #Blockchain #Crypto #Crime

📍FCA launches Stablecoin Sandbox Financial Conduct Authority has launched a special cohort within its Regulatory Sandbox for firms issuing stablecoins. This is a unique chance for innovative companies to test their stablecoin products and services under the UK's evolving regulatory regime. This cohort is part of FCA's commitment to supporting growth and innovation in UK financial services. It complements broader innovation initiatives such as the Digital Securities Sandbox. 📍Who should apply: ➡️ Firms planning to issue a stablecoin in the UK under the upcoming regime. ➡️ Companies ready to test their stablecoin and help shape our policy. ----- 🇬🇧 Earlier this year, #BBA submitted its detailed response to FCA's Stablecoin #Consultation:

BBA submits response to FCA's Stablecoin and Crypto Custody Consultation | The British Blockchain Association posted on the topic | LinkedIn

🔊 Hot off the press! 🇬🇧 We have submitted our comprehensive response to the Financial Conduct Authority

🚨📍ISC2026 submissions close on this Sunday, 30 November! 🎤📍Are you presenting your work at #ISC2026? Do Not Miss the Deadline of 30 November to submit your abstract! ➡️ Submit your work now:

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8th Blockchain International Scientific Conference ISC2026, London - BBA

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

📍Globally, E-Sports audience size is 641 million people, as of 2025. 🇺🇸 New JBBA citation from East Texas A&M University, USA. ➡️ Original JBBA paper cited here: 'Ethereum 2.0 Hard Fork: Consensus Change and Market Efficiency' by Professor Eojin Yi:

Ethereum 2.0 Hard Fork: Consensus Change and Market Efficiency | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Joongho Ahn, Professor Eojin Yi & 1 more. This research investigates the impact of consensus mechanism changes on cryptocurrency markets focusin...

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📍Capital Gains Tax on Crypto: 🎤 Andrew Snowden MP has raised a number of questions in Parliament on Crypto's potential risks to financial stability and also on the tax treatment of crypto. ➡️ On financial stability, Mr Snowden has asked the Treasury to assess the risks that cryptocurrency market volatility may pose to UK financial stability. 🎤 Economic Secretary Lucy Rigby KC MP said the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee continues to monitor market-related risks and that the government will introduce legislation this year to create a comprehensive regulatory regime for cryptoassets. ➡️ On Taxation, Mr Snowden also asked whether the Treasury plans to review capital gains tax treatment for crypto transactions to improve clarity and compliance. Lucy Rigby said the government recognises the potential of cryptoassets and blockchain to drive economic growth and will continue to keep crypto taxation under review as the technology evolves. ------- 🇬🇧 The BBA is the UK industry body advancing evidence-based adoption of Blockchain and Cryptoasset Technologies. The BBA is also the Secretariat of the APPG on Blockchain Technologies. #Blockchain #UK #Crypto #Tax

📍Would you accept donations in Bitcoin via Crypto crowdfunding? 🌐 Would you fund-raise in crypto instead of fiat currency? 💵 What would you chose: IPO? ICO? Airdrops? IEO? ITO? ➡️ Research from BBA Fellow, Professor David LEE Kuo Chuen 李国权 CFtP FBBA.

📍Government to Tighten Political Donations Rules, including #Crypto Contributions 🎤 Responding to questions from Rt Hon Lord Roberts of Llandudno in the UK House of Lords regarding Party Political Finance rules, Treasury Minister Rt Hon Baroness Sharon Taylor of Stevenage said that the government will strengthen UK political finance laws to prevent foreign interference - including through crypto donations. The reforms will require stricter checks on donation sources, full transparency on funding origins, and new rules ensuring company donations have genuine UK links, she said. ______ 🏛️ The BBA is the UK's industry body advancing evidence-based adoption of Blockchain and Cryptoasset technologies. The BBA is also the Secretariat of APPG on Blockchain Technologies

📍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.