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Web 3.0 Utility and Skills for Success: INATBA Education Working Group releases Adapt and Flourish report
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Brussels, May 3rd 2023 – The Education Working Group of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) released its latest report titled Adapt and Flourish: Web 3.0 Utility & Required Skills for Individuals, which provides practical guidance on adapting to the rapidly evolving blockchain industry. The report, which is available for download through the…
INATBA Elected Its New Board of Directors
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INATBA is pleased to announce that it elected its new Board of Directors: Yves de Beauregard (Fujitsu) Sebastian Becker (thebrainbehind GmbH) Max Bernt (Blockpit) Nadia Filali (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations) Jan Klesla (Blockchain Republic Institute) Ravindra Kumar (Incrreda) Thomas Nägele (NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC) Mariana de la Roche (IOTA) Tareq Shaheen (Eastnets) Joerg…
INATBA’s Position on Directive of Administrative Cooperation (DAC8)
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INATBA members welcome the Directive of Administrative Cooperation (DAC8) and are happy to establish a public position on the most recent amendment to extend the scope of existing rules to cover the exchange of information on crypto-assets across the EU. The lack of such guidance makes it difficult to detect non-compliant taxpayers and poses risks…
INATBA Launches Task Force to Drive the Future of Digital Credentials!
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This initiative will address mutual support, privacy, self-sovereignty, and interoperability for digital credentials across borders providing a clear vision for the road ahead. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — March 15, 2023 — The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) is proud to announce the launch of a Task Force dedicated to Digital Credentials and their massive potential…
Open Letter for the preservation of the Electronic Ledger’s provisions in eIDAS 2
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On February 9th 2023, the ITRE Committee adopted a version of the eIDAS 2 proposal that no longer contains Section 11 on Electronic Ledgers as a regulated trust service. The intended and necessary technological neutrality of the file seems to have been the rationale for the withdrawal of these essential provisions. This unfortunate withdrawal neglects…
Historic First Edition of INATBA Awards Honours Blockchain Excellence with Groundbreaking NFT Awards
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Brussels, February 2, 2023 – The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) turned heads at the recent INATBA Awards Gala, taking place on January 31, 2023, in the heart of Brussels. It honoured the Top Contributors, Special Awards recipients, and Most Exciting Projects of 2023. INATBA made history by presenting the awards using cutting-edge Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs),…
Vote For The Most Exciting Projects 2023 – INATBA AWARDS
Read MoreINATBA Awards look to acknowledge and celebrate projects across the globe that are making a positive impact using blockchain/distributed ledger technologies. The Award for the Most Exciting Project of 2023 will be awarded in five categories: DeFi, ReFi, Social Innovation, Education and Corporate Innovation. Members of INATBA can vote for the winner in each category….
The Blockchain for the UN charter values and the SDGs action plan 100+ (BC100+) Initiative Press Release
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BC100+ is a global initiative, under the High Patronage of H.E. Csaba Körösi, President of the 77th UN General Assembly, that aims to convene the blockchain ecosystem to the broader efforts of UN Agencies and global initiatives in support of the UN Charter values and the SDGs by mapping global Blockchain for Sustainability ecosystems. BC100+…
INATBA Welcomes the Financial Stability Board Recommendations on GSC and Crypto-Asset Activities and Markets
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The Financial Stability Board proposal covers all necessary risks found within crypto-asset activities that should be addressed at the moment, but additional risks and operations exist that do not threaten financial stability. Crypto-asset activities that fit the “Same Activities, Same Risks, Same Rules” principle should be held to the same regulatory standards, but operations that…
INATBA Welcomes the General Approach Reached by the European Council on the Upcoming European Identity Framework and Wallet
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Brussels, December 14th – The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) welcomes the European Councils’ agreement on a shared position on the proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 to establish a framework for a European Digital Identity (eIDAS). We are glad to see that the legislative process is moving forward now,…
Web 3.0 Utility and Skills for Success: INATBA Education Working Group releases Adapt and Flourish report
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Brussels, May 3rd 2023 – The Education Working Group of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) released its latest report titled Adapt and Flourish: Web 3.0 Utility & Required Skills for Individuals, which provides practical guidance on adapting to the rapidly evolving blockchain industry. The report, which is available for download through the…
INATBA Elected Its New Board of Directors
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INATBA is pleased to announce that it elected its new Board of Directors: Yves de Beauregard (Fujitsu) Sebastian Becker (thebrainbehind GmbH) Max Bernt (Blockpit) Nadia Filali (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations) Jan Klesla (Blockchain Republic Institute) Ravindra Kumar (Incrreda) Thomas Nägele (NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC) Mariana de la Roche (IOTA) Tareq Shaheen (Eastnets) Joerg…
INATBA’s Position on Directive of Administrative Cooperation (DAC8)
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INATBA members welcome the Directive of Administrative Cooperation (DAC8) and are happy to establish a public position on the most recent amendment to extend the scope of existing rules to cover the exchange of information on crypto-assets across the EU. The lack of such guidance makes it difficult to detect non-compliant taxpayers and poses risks…
Vote For The Most Exciting Projects 2023 – INATBA AWARDS
Read MoreINATBA Awards look to acknowledge and celebrate projects across the globe that are making a positive impact using blockchain/distributed ledger technologies. The Award for the Most Exciting Project of 2023 will be awarded in five categories: DeFi, ReFi, Social Innovation, Education and Corporate Innovation. Members of INATBA can vote for the winner in each category….
The Blockchain for the UN charter values and the SDGs action plan 100+ (BC100+) Initiative Press Release
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BC100+ is a global initiative, under the High Patronage of H.E. Csaba Körösi, President of the 77th UN General Assembly, that aims to convene the blockchain ecosystem to the broader efforts of UN Agencies and global initiatives in support of the UN Charter values and the SDGs by mapping global Blockchain for Sustainability ecosystems. BC100+…
INATBA Launches A Metaverse Task Force
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This initiative will address regulatory deficiencies in the Metaverse concerning privacy, custodianship, censorship, accessibility, and monopolisation. BRUSSELS, November 23, 2022 — The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) launching a joint Task Force focusing on the Metaverse Regulations The Metaverse is viewed as heralding a new age in the web experience, combining standard internet…
INATBA’s European Parliament Event Recap: Are Crypto-Assets Different? – Ensuring Proportionality and Technological Neutrality in the AML Standards of the EU
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INATBA, alongside the leadership of the Vice President of the Parliament, MEP Eva Kaili, hosted a debate in the Parliament which focused on the Travel Rule Requirements, otherwise known as the TFOFR. The participants of this event included: Paul Tang, MEP, ECON Joana Neto, European Banking Authority Chris Brummer, Professor of Law, Georgetown University…
The Planet is Choking, What Can Supply Chains Do? Event Follow – Up
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INATBA’s Social Impact and Sustainability Working Group hosted the first in a series of events in collaboration with INATBA’s Governmental Advisory Body (GAB) on the topic of The Planet is Choking, What Can Supply Chains Do?, exploring how supply chains can incorporate innovation (in particular blockchain technology) into their processes to support climate action. Attended…
Anti-Money Laundering Package (AMLR & Travel Rule – Initial Response)
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The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Application (INATBA) welcomes the European Commission’s (Commission) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Package. We have been actively engaging our 170-member base to assess the impact of the proposed requirements of the Transfer of Funds Regulation recast (TFOFR, or Travel Rule), AML Directive (AMLD) and Regulation (AMLR) and the proposal for an…
Social Impact and Sustainability Working Group Announcement
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In January 2022, INATBA restructured the Working Groups (WGs) of the association in order to prioritise actions. The WGs were reduced from thirteen to the following six: ● Finance ● Identity ● Privacy ● Education ● Social Impact and Sustainability (Previously Social Impact and Climate Action WG) ● Standardisation Committee (Standards, Interoperability & Governance) The…
MiCA & TOFR Concluded – Measuring INATBA’s Impact
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Finally, the world’s most impactful regulation on crypto assets is a reality! Over the past two years, INATBA has been active on the Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation (MiCA). This was arguably the most important regulation that the Finance WG has worked on during that time, since it is the first international regulatory regime that shall…
INATBA Publishes Policy Notes on Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (Part 2 of 4)
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Find the report download form at the bottom of this page INATBA is the global convener of the blockchain ecosystem, with 170+ members dedicated to promoting global adoption of blockchain and DLT technologies by bridging the gap between policymakers and industry stakeholders for mutually beneficial conversations. INATBA has 6 Working Groups, each dedicated to a…
INATBA Publishes a Joint Report with the European Commission on Blockchain Standardisation
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Find the report download form at the bottom of this page INATBA, the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications, is committed to serving as a convener of critical conversations on global standards for blockchain and other DLT. Its Standards Committee, co-chaired by Ismael Arribas, Monique Bachner and Gilbert Verdian, works closely with global standards-setting bodies…
INATBA Publishes Policy Notes on Decentralised Finance (Part 1 of 4)
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Find the report download form at the bottom of this page INATBA is the global convener of the blockchain ecosystem, with 170+ members dedicated to promoting global adoption of blockchain and DLT technologies by bridging the gap between policymakers and industry stakeholders for mutually beneficial conversations. INATBA has 6 Working Groups, each dedicated to a…
Highlights from Blockchain for Social Impact Report
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Authored by the INATBA Social Impact Working Group, INATBA’s new report on blockchain for social impact analyses the role of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Working Group is also launching the development of an impact measurement framework. Contact social-impact-wg-cochair@o.inatba.org to get involved.
INATBA Publishes Report on Blockchain for Social Impact
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Find the report download form at the bottom of this page. INATBA is the global convener of the blockchain ecosystem, with 170+ members dedicated to promoting global adoption of blockchain and DLT technologies by bridging the gap between policymakers and industry stakeholders for mutually beneficial conversations. INATBA has 15 different Working Groups and Committees, each…
INATBA Policy Position on Market in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation
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Ahead of the announcement of a new MiCA and PRR-centered event series, INATBA is releasing its policy position on the two proposed regulations from the European Commission. These positions contain insights from INATBA’s 170+ members. The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Application (INATBA) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulation;…
INATBA Publishes Report on Climate Action and Governance with Climate Ledger Initiative
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INATBA is proud to announce the publication of its latest report on blockchain for climate action, co-produced with Climate Ledger Initiative. The findings of this report will be discussed in a 15 June roundtable event, register here. Abstract: This report provides an overview of the most relevant governance challenges facing blockchain-based climate actions on the…
INATBA Climate Action and Real Estate Working Groups Work with FIBREE to Publish Preliminary Report on Unique Object Identifiers (UOI)
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INATBA Education Working Group Publishes Report on Blockchain Education
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Convergence – The Global Blockchain Congress – Press Announcement
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A joint organising team composed of the European Commission, INATBA, the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum and Alastria are announcing the first edition of Convergence, the Global Blockchain Congress. The event will be held from November 11-13, 2019 in Málaga, Spain.
Web 3.0 Utility and Skills for Success: INATBA Education Working Group releases Adapt and Flourish report
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Brussels, May 3rd 2023 – The Education Working Group of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) released its latest report titled Adapt and Flourish: Web 3.0 Utility & Required Skills for Individuals, which provides practical guidance on adapting to the rapidly evolving blockchain industry. The report, which is available for download through the…
INATBA Elected Its New Board of Directors
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INATBA is pleased to announce that it elected its new Board of Directors: Yves de Beauregard (Fujitsu) Sebastian Becker (thebrainbehind GmbH) Max Bernt (Blockpit) Nadia Filali (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations) Jan Klesla (Blockchain Republic Institute) Ravindra Kumar (Incrreda) Thomas Nägele (NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC) Mariana de la Roche (IOTA) Tareq Shaheen (Eastnets) Joerg…
INATBA’s Position on Directive of Administrative Cooperation (DAC8)
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INATBA members welcome the Directive of Administrative Cooperation (DAC8) and are happy to establish a public position on the most recent amendment to extend the scope of existing rules to cover the exchange of information on crypto-assets across the EU. The lack of such guidance makes it difficult to detect non-compliant taxpayers and poses risks…
INATBA Launches Task Force to Drive the Future of Digital Credentials!
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This initiative will address mutual support, privacy, self-sovereignty, and interoperability for digital credentials across borders providing a clear vision for the road ahead. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — March 15, 2023 — The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) is proud to announce the launch of a Task Force dedicated to Digital Credentials and their massive potential…
Open Letter for the preservation of the Electronic Ledger’s provisions in eIDAS 2
Read More
On February 9th 2023, the ITRE Committee adopted a version of the eIDAS 2 proposal that no longer contains Section 11 on Electronic Ledgers as a regulated trust service. The intended and necessary technological neutrality of the file seems to have been the rationale for the withdrawal of these essential provisions. This unfortunate withdrawal neglects…
Historic First Edition of INATBA Awards Honours Blockchain Excellence with Groundbreaking NFT Awards
Read More
Brussels, February 2, 2023 – The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) turned heads at the recent INATBA Awards Gala, taking place on January 31, 2023, in the heart of Brussels. It honoured the Top Contributors, Special Awards recipients, and Most Exciting Projects of 2023. INATBA made history by presenting the awards using cutting-edge Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs),…
Vote For The Most Exciting Projects 2023 – INATBA AWARDS
Read MoreINATBA Awards look to acknowledge and celebrate projects across the globe that are making a positive impact using blockchain/distributed ledger technologies. The Award for the Most Exciting Project of 2023 will be awarded in five categories: DeFi, ReFi, Social Innovation, Education and Corporate Innovation. Members of INATBA can vote for the winner in each category….
The Blockchain for the UN charter values and the SDGs action plan 100+ (BC100+) Initiative Press Release
Read More
BC100+ is a global initiative, under the High Patronage of H.E. Csaba Körösi, President of the 77th UN General Assembly, that aims to convene the blockchain ecosystem to the broader efforts of UN Agencies and global initiatives in support of the UN Charter values and the SDGs by mapping global Blockchain for Sustainability ecosystems. BC100+…
INATBA Welcomes the Financial Stability Board Recommendations on GSC and Crypto-Asset Activities and Markets
Read More
The Financial Stability Board proposal covers all necessary risks found within crypto-asset activities that should be addressed at the moment, but additional risks and operations exist that do not threaten financial stability. Crypto-asset activities that fit the “Same Activities, Same Risks, Same Rules” principle should be held to the same regulatory standards, but operations that…
INATBA Welcomes the General Approach Reached by the European Council on the Upcoming European Identity Framework and Wallet
Read More
Brussels, December 14th – The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) welcomes the European Councils’ agreement on a shared position on the proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 to establish a framework for a European Digital Identity (eIDAS). We are glad to see that the legislative process is moving forward now,…
