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🌍 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐋𝐓: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 🔗 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫: https://lnkd.in/eakhTWKs 🌿 Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) offers significant potential to revolutionize sustainable finance, yet it comes with its own set of challenges. Addressing these obstacles is crucial to fully realizing its benefits in sustainable finance: ➡ 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬: High transaction volumes can slow down current DLT systems, impacting efficiency. ➡ 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: With more participants, networks can become overwhelmed, leading to delays and reduced performance. ➡ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Seamless communication across various DLT platforms is still a significant challenge. ➡ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: Incorporating DLT into established infrastructures is complex and resource-intensive. ➡ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲 & 𝐆𝐃𝐏𝐑 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Balancing decentralization with strict data protection laws requires careful navigation. ➡ 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 & 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: Collaboration among institutions, regulators, and tech providers is key to overcoming these obstacles. For an in-depth analysis of these challenges and risks of DLT, check out our comprehensive white paper "𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘿𝙇𝙏 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣" written by Emilie Allaert, Head of Luxembourg Blockchain Lab #LBL, and Oriane Kaesmann, Research Manager at LHoFT #LHoFT. 🔗 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫: https://lnkd.in/eakhTWKs #GreenFinance #DLT #Blockchain #Fintech #Sustainability #Innovation #SmartContract #DigitalInnovation #Luxembourg   The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, Infrachain, Luxembourg Blockchain Lab, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), LëtzBlock - Luxembourg, Nasir Zubairi, Philippe Van Hecke, Nicoletta Centofanti, Laurent Marochini, Evercity, Alexey Shadrin, Moniflo, Ala Presenti, Georges Bock, Arnaud Brolly, Lorenzo Avico, David DUROUCHOUX, Julie Millot, Yves Elomo Onana.

Regulation plays a crucial role in shaping the landscape of our industry. But it's not just about any regulation; it's about progressive and positive regulation. We need regulations that establish a clear legal framework for companies to operate within, protect investors, ensure financial stability, and foster ecosystem development. These regulations should support, not stifle, technological progress and innovation in our economy and society. They should be the bedrock upon which mainstream adoption of new technologies is built. At Paris Blockchain Week, Katherine Snow, General Counsel at Messari led an insightful panel discussion international government leaders on the importance of progressive regulation in the digital assets space. British MP Dr Lisa Cameron MP shared invaluable insights on how we can leverage innovation for the greater good and discussed her efforts to ensure a digital Britain remains at the forefront of this innovation. Tan Bin Ru Thammarak Moenjak from the London Office Bank of Thailand and Matthew White CEO of Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA] Paris Blockchain Week #CryptoRegulation #Innovation #DigitalAssets Crypto and Digital Assets All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Michael Amar 🎗️

Section VI.A.5.a: Policy Implementation Blockchain and Land Use Policy Implementation within the USPDF Framework Abstract This analysis explores the integration of blockchain technology into land use policy implementation as part of the United States Permanent Dividend Fund (USPDF) initiative. It focuses on how the USPDF Coin's tokenization system, which represents geographic land segments, can revolutionize land management through enhanced transparency, security, and efficiency. The paper delves into how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) can leverage this technology to manage both surface and subsurface land rights, using smart contracts for automatic policy enforcement and compliance. We examine the potential of blockchain to provide an immutable ledger for land use data, thereby supporting better governance, reducing corruption, and fostering community engagement in land use decisions. This abstract outlines the significance of this approach in achieving economic equity, environmental sustainability, and policy adherence, while also addressing the challenges such as legal recognition, scalability, and stakeholder acceptance. The analysis offers insights into the practical application of decentralized systems in traditional policy enforcement scenarios, highlighting both the transformative potential and the hurdles to widespread adoption. #PolicyImplementation, #USPDF, #Tokenization, #LandManagement, #BlockchainTechnology, #SmartContracts, #Transparency, #Accountability, #StakeholderEngagement, #DecentralizedGovernance, #LegalRecognition, #RegulatoryCompliance, #Scalability, #Interoperability https://lnkd.in/gX85uGGr

It was a pleasure to collaborate with Heikki Aura and Eugenio Reggianini on this research paper for Sitra looking at the role of tokenization in the data economy. The work explores how #tokenization can revolutionize the management and transaction of assets by converting them into digital tokens on a #blockchain. This process can include both digital and real-world assets like real estate, stocks and intellectual property - making them easier to buy, sell and trade. Tokenization offers significant benefits such as increased accessibility for a broader range of investors, improved transparency through immutable records and enhanced efficiency in transactions. Key to the successful implementation of tokenization is a robust digital infrastructure, including secure #digitalidentity verification and digital money rails. To advance the adoption of tokenization, it is essential to educate stakeholders on its benefits and risks - addressing concerns related to privacy, fraud and security. Pilot projects and regulatory #sandboxes are crucial for testing and refining use cases and the necessary digital infrastructure for tokenizing different asset classes. Collaboration between #regulators, #startups and blockchain companies is also vital to foster an environment of innovation and development. Specifically, the tokenization of industrial and personal data can significantly aid in implementing key #EU #data regulations, while anchoring tokenized offerings in digital trust services regulation more broadly. Europe has a unique opportunity to lead in the tokenization space by leveraging its advanced digital infrastructure and principles of a fair data #economy. Initiatives like Tokenize Europe 2025 reflect the EU's commitment to developing a token economy by promoting awareness, engaging stakeholders from various sectors and encouraging innovation through education and collaboration. 

A new Study from the University of Luxembourg, where our partner Erwin SOTIRI assisted in its research, provided valuable data that supports #DeFi growth. The Study investigates how different groups, including innovators, traditional financial institutions, and regulators, develop a shared understanding and vision for decentralized finance (DeFi). The Study highlights that these groups often have conflicting views and beliefs, which complicates the adoption and integration of new technologies like blockchain in financial services. Through interviews with 46 experts, the authors identify how these groups negotiate and translate their differing perspectives into a coherent organizing vision for DeFi, emphasizing the crucial role of regulators in mediating and providing a legal framework for this process. The Study concludes with a proposed model for how such negotiations can facilitate a unified understanding and adoption of emerging technologies in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. #DeFi #Jurisconsul #discursivefields

🌍 EU Ushers in a New Era of Crypto Regulation with MiCA 🌍 The European Union has taken a significant step towards regulating the cryptocurrency market with the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This comprehensive framework aims to harmonize crypto regulation across all member states, ensuring greater market integrity and investor protection. Uniform Rules: MiCA introduces uniform rules across the EU for crypto-assets that are not covered by existing financial services legislation. This move is expected to enhance transparency and operational standards within the crypto market, thereby bolstering investor confidence and market stability. Consumer Protection: One of the key aspects of MiCA is the requirement for detailed cryptoasset white papers that must disclose comprehensive information about the characteristics, risks, and technological foundations of the assets. This measure is designed to protect consumers by providing them with the necessary information to make informed decisions. Stricter Supervision: The regulation imposes stringent requirements on crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), including obligations related to the safeguarding of client assets, governance, and conflict of interest management. Notably, CASPs must be registered within the EU and are subject to the supervision of national financial regulators. Focus on Stability: MiCA also addresses concerns related to financial stability by regulating significant asset-referenced tokens and electronic money tokens, which are deemed to pose higher risks. The regulation provides mechanisms for closer supervision of these 'significant' tokens, especially those that attract large user bases or manage substantial asset reserves. #MiCA #CryptoRegulation #EU #Blockchain #CryptoNews 

The program for the upcoming Advances in Financial Technologies (AFT) is now online and registration (limited space) is open! Check the conference website for more details: https://lnkd.in/dUxb3zBw Our programme chairs and all the committee members did a great job in selecting the best cutting-edge research papers to be presented in Vienna from September 23-25, 2024. They will cover a broad range of important aspects to be investigated in future financial systems: foundational topics such as #cryptography and #consensus; #scalability using off-chain payment channels; economic mechanism design; and decentralized finance (#DeFi). On the last conference day, we will join forces with the Economics of Payments XIII (EoP) conference and organize interdisciplinary sessions. Leading experts will present their work on securing decentralized systems; Neha Narula and Charles W. Kahn will contribute keynote talks, and a panel of experts will discuss the #security and #privacy of payments. Overall, we can safely argue that Vienna will be the global epicenter of #financial #technology and #payments research in that week. Great thanks to Ava Labs for joining our fantastic group of sponsors supporting this event! #AFT2024 #FinTech #Research #Cryptoassets #DeFi #Blockchain Complexity Science Hub Oesterreichische Nationalbank Universität Innsbruck

Section V.E.4.c: USPDF Token Ecosystem Integration Tokenizing Equity - An Analysis of the USPDF Ecosystem Integration Abstract The United States Permanent Dividend Fund (USPDF) proposes a revolutionary approach to economic equity through a multi-tiered token creation system inspired by the symbolic "Great Seal of the United States of America." This analysis delves into the intricate design of the USPDF token ecosystem, which allows for the generation of tokens across five distinct levels, from a single coin to potentially 271,452 tokens. We explore the token hierarchy, governance structures, and the technological backbone that supports this ecosystem, particularly focusing on blockchain technologies and smart contracts. The study examines the economic implications of such a system, including its potential to incentivize economic participation, manage inflation, and enhance wealth distribution. Furthermore, we consider the legal and regulatory challenges, the necessity for cybersecurity measures, and the strategies for public education and adoption. By dissecting the integration of this token system within the broader USPDF framework, this analysis provides insights into its feasibility, potential impact on fiscal policy, and the transformative effects on financial systems and societal economic behavior. #USPDF, #TokenEcosystem, #TokenIntegration, #DigitalCurrency, #EconomicEquity, #BlockchainTechnology, #SmartContracts, #DecentralizedGovernance, #FinancialInclusion, #CivicEngagement, #USGovernance, #TokenCreation, #TokenHierarchy, #TokenSecurity, #PublicAdoption, #TokenEconomics, #CryptoEconomy https://lnkd.in/gFf2ihb7

"Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Adoption" was one of the topics discussed during the 18th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum in Athens, Greece. DeFi in particular, is a fast-growing, constantly evolving and sometimes complicated space. Regulators around the world, have already taken steps to regulate DeFi, usually attempting to approach it in a variety of ways: • Attempt to 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗙𝗶 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 under the "𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸, 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻" approach • 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴y to better monitor DeFi-related risks, a concept also referred to as "𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲" or "𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻" • 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 via the use of 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀 and 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 Each approach has its own trade-offs, while DeFi regulatory material is still in early stages. Regulatory clarity, global harmonization and continuous education, will increase consumer confidence and foster massive adoption. Many thanks to our esteemed moderator Robert Courtneidge; my fellow panelists 🥃Jovi O., Costas X.; QUBE Events, Lilly Pavlou and her amazing team; Infocredit Group Ltd, Theodoros Kringou FCG, FCICM , CTCE and his amazing team, and all of the speakers, panelists and attendees, that made this a fantastic event.

💡We believe in the superior characteristics of public blockchains – for the benefit of investors, institutions, and society. The tokenisation of securities on open blockchain infrastructures, promises a new level of interoperability, regulated but open access and massive cost reductions while simultaneously increasing efficiency. It also breaks through national monopolies and increases liquidity, which helps small and medium-sized enterprises. We therefore welcome regulation for blockchain technology but advocate for a fair assessment of public vs. private. ⚠️The future of public blockchain is in danger…. If the Bank for International Settlements – BIS has its way, there will be much fewer security tokenisations on public blockchains such as Ethereum: 🤔 Asking banks to bring excessive capital for securities issued on public blockchain instead of private: ❌ Disregards the 💪 robustness of public blockchain ❌ Contradicts the principle of ⚖️tech neutrality ❌ Prevents important 🚀innovation, in particular for bankable products The BIS requests over 1💲of own equity capital for each 1💲worth of security! Tokenisation offers enormous potential for Switzerland in particular. But if the capital backing demanded by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) were to prevail, all these leaps in innovation would be cancelled out. No other country in the world has created such specific standards for digital securities. Sacrificing this would be a serious blow not only for Switzerland, but for the entire blockchain sector. ➡️ See the response of Boerse Stuttgart Group to the consultation of the BCBS. The BCBS consultation paper on the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures can be found here: ⬇ 👉 Please like and share this comment to make this heard. Hashtag #Innovation #Blockchain #Regulation #Fair #OpenAccess Matthias Müller Andreas Ruflin Claudio Tognella