This manifesto is our pledge to promote the use of blockchain technology for the greater benefit of all and to do so based on shared values around decentralisation, privacy, security, transparency, sustainability and legal/regulatory compliance. It was released by...
EBA News
A public response to IOSCO’s report on DeFi
We wish to thank IOSCO for the opportunity to comment on the Policy Recommendations for Decentralised Finance (DeFi) (CR/04/2023). IOSCO’s work in this area is very important and we appreciate the opportunity for members of the DeFi industry to provide input. In this...
European Blockchain Association partners with Dubai Assembly for Generative AI to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence
The European Blockchain Association is proud to announce its official partnership with the Dubai Assembly for Generative AI, a flagship event organized by the Dubai Future Foundation. This partnership represents a significant milestone in the collaboration between...
A joint response to the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF)
We thank the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) for the opportunity to share our perspectives on the potential regulation of decentralised finance (DeFi). We believe that collaborative efforts like this are crucial for the development of a robust and effective...
New position paper: Towards a reliable taxonomy and understanding of Proof-of-Stake
The need for regulatory clarity and harmonisation in the blockchain space has never been more pressing. Some of the leading stakeholders in the blockchain space have decided to jointly draft this position paper – with the aim of not only making a clear distinction between staking and lending depending on the actual underlying technical process, but also to differentiate between the different types of staking.
EBA welcomes Anti-Money-Laundering expert AMLBot as new member
The European Blockchain Association (EBA) is pleased to welcome new member AMLBot to its esteemed community. Founded in 2019 by a team of certified AML specialists, AMLBot offers a full-fledged crypto compliance solution that protects businesses and users from...
A Collaborative Industry Response to the ACPR Consultation Report on Decentralized Finance
On March 4, 2023, the French Fintech Innovation Hub of the Autorité de Contrôle Prudential et de Résolution (ACPR) published a report titled “‘Decentralised’ or ‘Disintermediated’ finance: what regulatory response?” The report seeks to provide a brief description of a...
European Blockchain Association signs MoU
with Dubai Blockchain Center to cooperate on education, regulation, best practices and sustainability
The European Blockchain Association (EBA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC) to enhance Europe´s collaboration with Dubai and the UAE. The partnership is set to build bridges to drive Blockchain best-practices, foster...
Collaboration in a network of networks – a conversation with Daniela Barbosa
The Hyperledger Foundation and the EBA are working together to accelerate the development and adoption of business blockchain technologies throughout Europe. We spoke with the Hyperledger Foundation’s Executive Director Daniela Barbosa about goals, challenges and the...