INATBA: Monthly Spotlight #1
INATBA - International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications
International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications: Global Convener of the Blockchain Ecosystem
Welcome to the debut issue of "INATBA: Monthly Spotlight", your go-to resource for staying current in the world of blockchain progress. Delve into recent achievements, INATBA Community updates, insights on pivotal topics driving innovation and upcoming events from the dynamic realm of blockchain technology. Join us on this journey to explore the intricacies, celebrate accomplishments, and explore the limitless potential of blockchain! 🚀📰
Highlights of this edition of INATBA: Monthly Spotlight:
INATBA News:
INATBA Initiatives:
Activity of INATBA's Working Groups
INATBA Events & Partner Events:
INATBA News
INATBA is thrilled to announce the launch of the call for applications for the prestigious INATBA Awards for the Most Exciting Project of 2024.
🌟 This year, we're introducing 3 new categories to recognize the ever-expanding reach of blockchain:
Apply or nominate today to spotlight transformative projects driving positive change across sectors. Join us in shaping the future of blockchain technology!
UrbanChange
UrbanChange helps organisations and communities create long-term behavioural change and maximise the impact of their budgets, powered by a LocalCoin.
INATBA is launching a Task Force to help orchestrate public and private sector's tech infrastructure projects, to strengthen the discussion around the European innovation and infrastructure agenda, and how to best combine blockchain and AI to ensure resilient industrial products and processes while at the same time increase trust levels in reporting and regulatory compliance.
RSVP by 25 September to bara.greplova@inatba.org or by including your name directly in the concept note.
INATBA's Social Impact & Sustainability Working Group launched a podcast series spotlighting ReFi & financial inclusion.
In this episode, we explore blockchain's impact on global challenges like climate change and poverty, featuring AGROS as they bridge rural producers to the digital economy through secure blockchain-based Digital Identity.
You can listen to the 4th podcast here featuring Lisa Gibbons (Blockleaders.io) as the Host and Cristian Acuna (Agros) as the Guest.
Alternatively, you can listen to it on Spotify or Apple Podcast.
INATBA Initiatives
INATBA responds to the International Organization of Securities Commissions - IOSCO 's Crypto and Digital Asset Markets policy recommendations, advocating for global collaboration, regulatory clarity, and investor protection. Our commitment to a secure and well-regulated crypto ecosystem drives our response, aiming to propel the industry toward limitless potential.
You can consult our public position on IOSCO’s regulatory recommendations here.
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The Blockchain Skills for Europe Alliance ( CHAISE_EU ) invites organisations to support the project goals and outcomes via a Statement of Support.
The Statement of Support calls for European blockchain stakeholders to acknowledge and contribute to emerging occupational profiles and skill requirements. By endorsing this effort, we're aiding the advancement of digital competence education and enhancing clarity in blockchain roles and education across various countries and markets.
Join us in fulfilling the evolving needs of the blockchain sector.
BC100+ is a global initiative, under the High Patronage of H.E. Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th UN General Assembly, convening the blockchain ecosystem to the broader efforts of UN agencies and global initiatives in support of the UN Charter values and the SDGs.
After 10 months of dedicated work, a universally recognized understanding of DeFi has been achieved, reflecting the growth of the Web3 industry and its intermediary-free financial ecosystem. The report, shaped by a survey from IOTA (an INATBA member organisation) and input from esteemed professors from the Academic Advisory Body, establishes three main DeFi definitions, enhancing regulatory clarity and fostering innovation for a borderless financial future. This pioneering effort sets milestones for the evolving definition of DeFi.
You can find the full document here.
INATBA Working Groups activity:
Over the past year, INATBA has driven diverse initiatives to advance the blockchain industry. Notable accomplishments include the Digital Credentials Task Force, exploring cross-border digital credentials, and the Metaverse Task Force for virtual world regulation insights.
We published an extensive data privacy report, hosted informative webinars, actively responded to policy initiatives, initiated BlockStand for standardization, advocated for regulatory support and participated in blockchain education through the CHAISE project. These efforts showcase our commitment to innovation, responsible adoption, and positive societal impact.
You can see below some of the initiatives undertaken by our WorkGroups to advance blockchain innovation:
INATBA events
Date: September 19-21, 2023
ONLINE
Date: September 26-27, 2023
RAI, AMSTERDAM
Date: October 25-26, 2023
BARCELONA
Date: November 15-17, 2023
SINGAPORE
Are you interested in the work we are doing?
Are you a government/public sector representative or an academic interested to become a member of our Advisory Bodies? Contact Bara for more information.