INATBA: Monthly Spotlight #4
INATBA - International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications
International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications: Global Convener of the Blockchain Ecosystem
Welcome to the newest edition of our Newsletter!
This June edition covers exciting updates and events from the blockchain ecosystem:
Join us as we drive innovation and collaboration in the blockchain space!
INATBA News:
Welcome to our new INATBA Member
We are excited to welcome IZERTIS Izertis as our new industry member. Izertis supports clients through comprehensive Digital Metamorphosis, providing advanced technological solutions. Notably, their Identfy platform offers a secure and private digital identity solution, validated by European Blockchain Standard Infrastructure (EBSI), ensuring safe user authentication and documentation access across various sectors.
INATBA Members in the European Blockchain Sandbox
A big congratulations to NYALA , cheqd , Eastnets , IOTA , DoxyChain , Hacken, Blockchain Security Auditor , and IZERTIS for being selected for the 2nd cohort of the European Blockchain Sandbox .
INATBA Publications:
The INATBA Metaverse Task Force has released a groundbreaking report, A Holistic Introduction of Virtual Worlds for Policy Makers . This comprehensive analysis delves into the complexities, risks, and regulatory needs of the Metaverse, aiming to foster innovation while ensuring safety. The report highlights the potential of blockchain technology to enhance social platforms and addresses crucial issues such as data protection and financial risks. We invite stakeholders to join our work streams and provide feedback. Special thanks to our report authors from esteemed institutions worldwide. For more details and to access the full report, visit our page .
The Social Impact and Sustainability Working Group has launched a new podcast series for 2024, titled Blockchain for the UN Charters – BC100+ Ecosystem 2024. This series builds on the success of the 2023 series on Financial Inclusion and ReFi, featuring BC100+ projects and exploring their use cases, challenges, opportunities, and impact measurement methods. In our latest episode, Lisa Gibbons (Blockleaders.io ) hosts Monty Bryant ????♂?? from ReFi DAO . Monty shares his vision for an impact-led future, highlighting the transformative potential of regenerative finance (ReFi) and the inspiring projects spearheaded by ReFi DAO.
Listen to the episode:
For more information, visit the podcast webpage .
Funding Opportunity:
BlockStand.eu , supported by the EU Digital Europe Programme , offers €400,000 in funding for European experts to contribute to blockchain and DLT standardisation. Key dates to apply are August 15, October 15, December 15, 2024, and February 15, 2025. Selected participants can earn up to €4,000 per deliverable for short-term (3 months) or long-term (12 months) projects. Both individual experts and companies are eligible to apply.
Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of blockchain standards in Europe! Learn more about the funding and apply here !
Events in the Spotlight:
INATBA is a proud community partner of the Point Zero Forum taking place from July 1 to July 3, 2024, in Zurich, Switzerland. This annual gathering brings together 2,000 central bankers, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and investors to shape the future of global financial systems. Join us for insights into how policy, finance, and technology align to advance sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation in financial ecosystems.
When purchasing an Industry Pass, INATBA members can enjoy a 20% percent discount code available through the Community Portal.
For the second year, INATBA has proudly partnered with DeFi Retreat Europe , a gathering that delved into crucial topics such as technology trends, regulatory updates in Europe, fraud prevention, and digital identity and tokenization advancements. This exclusive event fostered deep discussions among industry leaders among them INATBA members such as Dr. Thomas N?gele {T} (NAEGELE Attorneys at Law LLC ), Mariana de la Roche Wills (Validvent ), Silvan Jongerius (Tech GDPR ), Lana Schwartzman - CAMS, CCFC, CRC, NB-TRFC (Notabene ), Dr. Max Bernt (TaxBit ), and Nathan Catania (XReg Consulting ), highlighting collaborative efforts in shaping the future of decentralized finance.
Lets continue driving innovation and collaboration in blockchain and beyond!
INATBA co-hosted an exclusive social event for members and ISO TC307 representatives on June 5th at Casa de la India, Valladolid, Spain. Supported by Kron World , BlockStand , IdeVa , and UNE , the evening featured welcome addresses, thematic breakout discussions, and a networking reception. Attendees, including industry leaders and local authorities, enjoyed an engaging environment to exchange insights and foster connections.
Thank you to all participants for making the event memorable and impactful.
INATBA , alongside its Academic Advisory Board and co-organizer ZEVEDI Centre Responsible Digitality , hosted the inaugural Blockchain Horizons Forum at the Darmstadtium in Darmstadt, Germany. The event featured presentations, panel discussions, and a speed dating session for researchers, promoting collaboration and innovation. Highlights included the CHAISE final event on blockchain education and panels on technology regulation, AI convergence, and tokenization. The forum united global experts to chart the future of blockchain technology.
INATBA and the CHAISE Consortium hosted an exclusive presentation and roundtable discussion at the Blockchain Horizons Forum. This event marked the culmination of the 4-year EU-funded CHAISE_EU project, focusing on blockchain education. Key outcomes included a labor market study , a blockchain skills strategy , a free MOOC , and national action plans. The event fostered valuable exchanges to shape national curricula, training plans, and the future of blockchain education, emphasizing cooperation and accessibility.
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