🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education's Digital Library Research Bank has indexed the #JBBA.

One week left to apply to be part of the stablecoins cohort within Financial Conduct Authority's Regulatory Sandbox – The deadline is Sunday 18 January 2026 at 23.59pm. Innovative companies can test their stablecoin products and services under the UK's evolving regulatory regime. They will also have the opportunity to help inform the future regime for Stablecoins in the UK.

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➡️ BBA's 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

➡️ BBA's Response to FCA's Crypto Consultation: https://britishblockchainassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FCA-DP-Cryptoassets-2025-BBA-1-2.pdf ➡️ BBA's Response to HM Treasury's Crypto Consultation: https://britishblockchainassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BBA-Response-to-HM-Treasury-DSI-Cryptoassets-FINAL.pdf

🇬🇧 UK MPs Call for Stronger Action on Crypto Sanctions Evasion: 🎤 During a House of Commons debate on human rights abuses and Magnitsky sanctions, Labour MP Tan Dhesi , Chair of the Defence Select Committee, warned that sanctioned individuals are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade UK authorities. He urged greater international coordination and the use of advanced technology to tackle crypto-enabled sanctions breaches. 🎤 Responding for the government, Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said the National Crime Agency has helped seize $24 million and more than €2.6 million from Russian-linked money laundering networks, alongside over £25 million in cash and crypto and more than 128 arrests. ------- The BBA is the UK's industry body on Blockchain and Digital Assets, and the Secretariat of APPG on Blockchain Technologies. #Crypto #Blockchain

🌐 Can we govern public sector projects using DAOs governance design toolkit? This JBBA peer-reviewed paper takes a very real-world problem (a Swiss university’s community-led grant allocation) and asks: what can we borrow from DAO governance to make community decisions more fair, transparent, and inclusive — without adding admin burden? 📍Key highlights from the paper: 1) It starts with an uncomfortable truth: Even DAOs struggle with fairness — governance often centralises (e.g., small groups dominating voting power) and participation can be extremely low. 2) A useful governance lens: The authors map governance into 4 stages: submission → selection → voting → execution, then compare 7 DAO governance models across these stages (e.g., token staking, reputation, quadratic mechanisms, timelocks, rage-quit style dissent). 3) The core contribution: 8 “DAO-inspired” improvements for community grant allocation (designed and iterated with stakeholders via Action Design Research): • Blinded proposals to reduce reputational/network bias • More transparent outcomes (incl. clearer scoring and documentation) • Feedback loops / community dialogue before voting • Bonus vote mechanism (inspired by futarchy-style incentives) to reward informed voting • Flexible voting (votes distributed across proposals, not just a simple pick-list) • “Raise concerns” phase so dissent is heard before final decisions • Project presentation event at the end (accountability + learning) • Continuous community discussion channel to keep improving the process over time 4) Practicality check: The improvements were evaluated with the programme team — some mechanisms were adopted immediately, others were adapted due to feasibility constraints (e.g., qualitative feedback to every rejected proposal wasn’t scalable; some feedback loops needed extra tooling). ✅ Why this matters (beyond Web3): This is a blueprint for designing governance as infrastructure, whether you’re allocating grants, running an association, governing a standards body, or coordinating a digital community. 📄 Open access in The JBBA: “Designing Community Governance – Learnings from DAOs” (Lustenberger, Küng, Florian Spychiger, 2025) of ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences -------- JBBA Editor in Chief: Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA #DAO #Governance #Web3 #PublicSectorInnovation #ResearchFunding #EvidenceBasedPolicy #JBBA

🇮🇹 New JBBA citation from University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Italy ➡️ Original JBBA paper cited here: 'Web 2 vs. Web 3 Paths to the Metaverse: Who Is Leading? Who Should Lead?' By BBA Fellow Mary Lacity, and Le （Carol） Kuai , Jeff Mullins:

Web 2 vs. Web 3 Paths to the Metaverse: Who Is Leading? Who Should Lead? | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Le Kuai, Mary Lacity & 1 more. This research investigates two questions: Who is leading the metaverse? Who should lead? We offer recommendations...

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🇪🇸 🇵🇹 New JBBA citation from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Spain, and University of Lisbon Portugal. ➡️ Original JBBA paper cited here: 'A Blockchain Infrastructure for Transportation in Low Income Country Cities, and Beyond':

A Blockchain Infrastructure for Transportation in Low Income Country Cities, and Beyond | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Simon Herko. This research explores an evidence-based approach to a Blockchain-enabled network for Mobility-as-a-Service, tackling congestion, r...

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📍New JBBA citation from Shanghai, China. ➡️ Original JBBA paper cited here: 'Pioneering Emission Trading in Africa: An Architectural Design of a Blockchain-Powered Carbon Trading System', by Nnamdi Nwulu et al:

Pioneering Emission Trading in Africa: An Architectural Design of a Blockchain-Powered Carbon Trading System | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Timileyin P. Abiodun, Nnamdi Nwulu & 1 more. This study presents a comprehensive framework for carbon trading and taxation systems leveraging Bl...

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📍 Rt Hon. Viscount Camrose will be one of the Speakers at the BBA’s 8th Blockchain International Scientific Conference (#ISC2026). 🏛️ Attlee Suite, Portcullis House (UK Parliament), London 🇬🇧 🗓️ Friday, 27 March 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🎯 Theme: Blockchain in 2030 — “Science, Standards, & Societal Impact” #ISC2026 is a highly curated conference convening policymakers, regulators, researchers, and industry leaders to advance evidence-based adoption of blockchain and digital assets — with a clear focus on standards, trust, and real-world implementation. 📌 Parliamentary capacity is limited. Early Bird pricing ends *16 January*. ➡️ Register:

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BBA's 8th Blockchain International Scientific Conference ISC2026, London

BBA's 8th Blockchain International Scientific Conference ISC2026, London.

#Blockchain #DigitalAssets #Web3 #Policy #Standards #Innovation #EvidenceBasedBlockchain #BBA #JBBA #APPG

📍Happy Birthday Bitcoin: 17 years ago, the first ever bitcoin was mined on January 3rd, 2009 by an anonymous computer programmer ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’.

🙌🏼🎉 Happy New Year, from the BBA!

' Blockchain enables collaboration between parties who may never meet - across borders and sectors..." ✍🏽 Editorial, The JBBA, 16th Issue, by Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE FBBA. #JBBA #BBA #Blockchain

🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇩🇰 New JBBA citation from Imperial College London, TUM School of Management, and Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark. ➡️ Original JBBA paper cited here from BBA Fellow, Sinclair Davidson FBBA: "Can DAOs Innovate Governance beyond Hierarchies?" (The JBBA, 2024):

Can DAOs Innovate Governance beyond Hierarchies? | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Sinclair Davidson. This research provides a theoretical framework to understand DAOs within the context of organisational theory, offering insig...

🎓 Some of our distinguished BBA Fellows (FBBA) recognised over the past eight years: A cohort of leaders, innovators and policymakers recognised for advancing #blockchain education, research, and evidence-based policy worldwide. 🌐 Established in December 2017, BBA Fellowships are among the earliest dedicated industry fellowships in blockchain. ➡️ Swipe to see the Fellows. See more: https://media.licdn.com/dms/document/media/v2/D4D1FAQHxXWmjZR6K8w/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/B4DZthBqG7IIAg-/0/1766859386539?e=1767830400&v=beta&t=wcQk5HihPKllvVFn0kqFPwwJg-xQ1FMk_Xl4-RXFiuw #Crypto #Web3 #Recognition #Award

🇩🇰 New JBBA citation from Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark. Original JBBA paper cited here from BBA Fellow, Sinclair Davidson FBBA: "Can DAOs Innovate Governance beyond Hierarchies?" (The JBBA, 2024):

Can DAOs Innovate Governance beyond Hierarchies? | Published in The Journal of The British Blockchain Association

By Sinclair Davidson. This research provides a theoretical framework to understand DAOs within the context of organisational theory, offering insig...

🚀 BBA's 8th Annual International Conference will be a highly curated gathering of people building real blockchain infrastructure, policy, and evidence-led ecosystems. 📍The #ISC2026 will feature: ✅ Best Abstract Awards — meet the “Rising Stars” of Blockchain and Digital Assets ✅ Networking Hub — Industry × Academia × Policy nexus ✅ Evidence-Based Blockchain in action — from research → regulation → impact ✅ Path-breaking case studies — what’s working (and what isn’t) ✅ Meet Team BBA — members, advisors, partners & editors ✅ FBBA Ceremony — meet new & current Fellows ✅ ISC2026 Proceedings — featured in the JBBA ✅ CPD Certification — 8 hours of blockchain-based BBA CPD 🗓️ Friday, 27 March, 🇬🇧 London ➡️ Seats are limited and Tickets are selling Fast - Early registration is strongly recommended: REGISTER NOW:

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BBA's 8th Blockchain International Scientific Conference ISC2026, London

BBA's 8th Blockchain International Scientific Conference ISC2026, London.

#Blockchain #DigitalAssets #EvidenceBasedBlockchain #Policy #Research

🧑🏼‍🎄 Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Season’s Greetings to everyone from Team BBA! 🎄 #Christmas #MerryChristmas #Blockchain #BBA #JBBA

📍Digital Assets Forum have partnered with the BBA for their upcoming DAF3, to be held in London on 5-6 February. 🎤 Our President, Prof. Dr @Prof Naseem Naqvi MBE MBE, will be speaking at the Forum. DAF3 will bring together asset managers, hedge funds, banks, exchanges, regulators, and builders driving the next phase of finance & digital assets. 💡 BBA Members and Partners will receive 15% Discount by using the Code: BBA15 Ticket Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/europeanblockchainconvention/1810993 Thank you Victoria Gago and Daniel Salmerón for the invitation. #DAF3

👏What a remarkable year it has been for @The British Blockchain Association! No year-in-review can fully capture the breadth of what we delivered in 2025: Convening evidence, shaping policy conversations, hosting international conferences and parliamentary roundtables, and advancing real-world implementation of blockchain and digital assets. ➡ This highlight video captures moments, but the real story is the collective work behind them — Our shared advocacy for evidence-based adoption, and meaningful public value. The full 2025 Year-in-Review report is now published: https://mailchi.mp/britishblockchainassociation/2025-year-in-review-bba?e=080ac4912f Our sincere thanks to our members, partners, and supporters for making this possible. Wishing you and your families a peaceful Christmas, and a prosperous 2026. #BBA #YearInReview #DigitalAssets #Blockchain #Bitcoin #Policy #crypto

🇫🇷 Congratulations to Claudia Tarabu' of IÉSEG School of Management, #France, on the acceptance of her blockchain research abstract for presentation at #ISC2026. 🏛️ BBA’s Annual Blockchain International Scientific Conference #ISC2026 will take place in #LONDON on Friday, 27 March 2026. 🌐 ISC2026 will host participants from around the globe. 🚨Register to participate:

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BBA's 8th Blockchain International Scientific Conference ISC2026, London

BBA's 8th Blockchain International Scientific Conference ISC2026, London.

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

🇬🇧 The number of crypto holders in the U.K. has decreased from 7 million to 4.5 million. About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are #bitcoin and #ethereum. Via @CoinDesk: