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2 November 2026 · Policy & regulation

BBA submits response to FCA cryptoasset perimeter consultation

The British Blockchain Association has submitted its response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation on Cryptoasset Perimeter Guidance (CP26/36). Published on 2 November, the 13-page response addresses all 14 consultation questions and draws on legislation, the FCA’s draft guidance and published research, including JBBA papers.

The work was prepared by experts at the BBA’s Centre for Evidence Based Blockchain. Read the full response for the Association’s evidence and recommendations on the proposed regulatory guidance.

29 October 2026 · Monthly newsletter

October newsletter: research, policy and ISC2027

The JBBA’s 18th issue is now published, ISC2027 registration is open and The BBA has submitted its research-based response to the FCA’s DeFi consultation.

Read our concise summary of the four APPG Working Groups, accepted ISC2027 research, Professor Naseem Naqvi’s Financial Times panel and ways to explore the new BBA website.

28 October 2026 · The JBBA

The JBBA’s 18th issue is now published

We are delighted to announce the publication of the 18th issue of The Journal of the British Blockchain Association, featuring The Industrial Data Commons: Tokenisation & The Programmable Economy.

Print copies are now being dispatched to thought leaders, policymakers and regulators around the globe, bringing peer-reviewed blockchain research to those shaping policy and practice.

Congratulations to all featured authors, and thank you to the JBBA reviewers, editors and wider team for their expertise and continued support in producing the journal.

28 October 2026 · Policy analysis

BBA examines Budget 2026 measures for cryptoassets and blockchain

The British Blockchain Association has published a five-page guide to the UK Budget 2026 measures relevant to cryptoassets and blockchain. The analysis covers qualifying DeFi loans and liquidity pools, eligible stablecoins, corporate treasury taxation, the DIGIT digital gilt pilot and HMRC’s information powers.

It links readers to the official Budget and HMRC documents. DeFi and stablecoin tax reforms are planned for April 2027, while the DIGIT pilot is expected by the end of Q1 2027; eligibility, legislation and commencement dates remain important.

22 October 2026 · Policy & regulation

BBA submits evidence-based response to the FCA’s DeFi consultation

The British Blockchain Association has submitted its response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Decentralised Finance guidance consultation (GC26/7), prepared by the BBA Research Department and Centre for Evidence-Based Blockchain.

Drawing on four JBBA papers, including three conference proceedings from BBA’s Blockchain International Scientific Conferences, the response examines operational resilience, governance and proportionate financial crime controls. It calls for clear responsibilities and practical regulation that protects consumers while supporting useful innovation.

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027

Three important updates

1. APPG Working Groups
2. ISC2027 call for abstracts
3. BBA membership and the new website

21 October 2026 · BBA updates

Important Updates: Working Groups, ISC2027 and BBA membership

Our latest announcement brings together opportunities to contribute to the APPG on Blockchain Technologies’ working groups, present your research at ISC2027, and showcase your work through BBA membership.

Abstract submissions close on 30 November 2026 for ISC2027, taking place on 19 March 2027 at the University of East London.

Explore the working groups, conference programme, member directory, BBA Impact Dashboard, Library and JBBA patronage through the full update.

APPG ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES

Four Focused Working Groups

• Public Services, Trusted Data & Real-World Applications
• Tokenisation, Digital Assets & the Crypto-Economy
• Skills, Education, Workforce Planning & Economic Growth
• Digital Trade, E-Commerce, Supply Chains & Trade Finance

14 October 2026 · Parliamentary engagement

APPG Working Groups: developing the programme for 2027

The APPG on Blockchain Technologies is developing its programme of work for 2027, building on ongoing work across four focused working groups.

The groups will bring together relevant stakeholders to explore evidence-based applications of blockchain and digital assets, with the aim of turning contributions into tangible outputs useful to industry, policymakers and society.

Watch the introduction to the working groups and how participation will work. To contribute, contact the APPG Secretariat, The British Blockchain Association, at appg@britishblockchainassociation.org.

11 October 2026 · Fellowship & community

Honouring contribution: BBA Fellowship nominations open

The British Blockchain Association remembers Professor Philipp Sandner FBBA (1980–2024), whose contribution to blockchain scholarship was recognised through an honorary, posthumous Fellowship.

As the Fellowship Committee prepares to consider nominations from around the world, nominations for the next round are open. At least one proposer must be a current BBA Fellow in good standing. Newly elected Fellows will be formally inducted at the 9th Blockchain International Scientific Conference, ISC2027, at the University of East London on 19 March 2027.

10 October 2026 · Global dialogue & publications

BAF Summit proceedings to feature in forthcoming JBBA Issue 18

Proceedings of the Blockchain Associations Forum’s sixth Annual Summit will feature in the forthcoming 18th issue of The Journal of The British Blockchain Association. In its announcement, the BBA scheduled the issue for publication at the end of October 2026.

The summit took place on 9 September 2026, bringing together country representatives, policymakers, regulators, academics and industry leaders. Publication in print and online will make the discussions available to the journal’s international readership. Explore the BAF programme and earlier summits while the new issue is being prepared.

9 October 2026 · Research & publications

Celebrating the authors of the forthcoming 18th JBBA issue

The British Blockchain Association celebrates the authors contributing to the forthcoming 18th issue of The Journal of The British Blockchain Association. A new carousel highlights a selection of papers, including research on blockchain-based open-banking consortia and the MrBlock+ framework for electronic health records.

It also introduces BBA research libraries, CEBB infographics, policy resources and the Impact & Influence Dashboard—helping readers explore the research and examine the evidence behind its wider contribution.