POLICY & PARLIAMENT

Evidence for better policy. Dialogue for better decisions.

BBA educates policymakers and works with Parliament, regulators, government, academia and industry to support informed policy on blockchain, digital assets and distributed ledger technologies.

Parliamentary roundtable on blockchain and digital assets · 3 December 2025

OUR APPROACH

Independent, evidence-led and focused on public value.

Our policy work connects technical evidence with practical experience. We convene parliamentarians, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to examine where blockchain can create measurable value, where risks need to be addressed and where the UK can build long-term institutional capability.

The objective is not advocacy for technology for its own sake. It is better-informed decision making.

POLICY ADVOCACY · EDUCATION

Educating policymakers

Education is a core part of the BBA’s policy advocacy work. We help policymakers understand blockchain and digital assets so they can assess the evidence, examine the risks and make better-informed decisions.

As Secretariat to the APPG on Blockchain Technologies, the BBA delivered a Blockchain & Crypto for Policymakers Masterclass for UK legislators. In her feedback, Baroness Vere of Norbiton said she attended every session and that the programme helped her understand this complex area.

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Read Baroness Vere’s feedback

I attended all sessions of the Masterclass. They helped me to understand what is a complex, and sometimes intangible area, but one which will play a bigger part in our lives in the future. It is essential that policymakers have an understanding of the opportunities and the possible risks. Thank you to the British Blockchain Association for organising this excellent Masterclass.

Baroness Vere of Norbiton

Policy & Parliament · 2026

13 policy advocacy domains

The BBA’s policy advocacy and working groups span the blockchain economy, from skills and public services to tokenisation, governance and emerging technologies.

Download policy domains 2026 (PDF) ↗Aligned with the UK NBR 2030 and APPG workstreams

01Blockchain: Skills, Talent, Jobs and Workforce Planning

Web3 Industry Growth and Workforce Planning
Careers in Blockchain and Web3
Coders, Programmers and Developers of Blockchain
New Employment Opportunities in Blockchain Industry
Blockchain Sandboxes, Pilots and Incubators
International Cooperation and Coopetition in Web3
In-Demand Blockchain Skills and Web3 Job Market
Start-ups, Funding and VCs
Recruitment and Retention of Web3 Talent
Making the UK an attractive destination for Web3 jobs

02Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and the Cryptoeconomy

Supporting Crypto and Digital Asset Businesses in the UK
FCA registration and approval of Crypto Firms
Supporting Banking and Financial Services for Crypto Firms
Regulation of DeFi applications and platforms
Governance of DeFi applications and platforms
Auditing Tokenomics
Crypto Staking
Travel Rules for Crypto Firms
Risks, Threats and Opportunities in DeFi for UK Economy
Crypto payments: Businesses, Consumers and Regulators

03The Token Economy: Tokenising Real-World Assets (RWA)

Tokenising Financial Instruments and Applications
CBDCs and Tokenisation of Currencies
Stablecoins
Policies and Regulations around RWA Tokenisation
Tokenising Real Estate
Tokenising Commodities
Tokenising Arts, Antiques and Music
Tokenising Carbon Credits and Environmental Assets
Tokenisation and the role of Oracles

04Blockchain for Enterprise, Business, Trade and Supply Chains

Blockchain for Business Processes
Enterprise Blockchains: Public vs Private
Blockchain Education and Training for C-Suite executives
Blockchain for Global Trade
Blockchain for Supply Chains
Consortium Capabilities for Enterprise Blockchain
Blockchain for Logistics and Transportation
Blockchain for Trade Finance
Blockchain-based Project Management

05Decentralised Autonomous Organisations and Web3 Governance Models

DAO’s Decentralised Digital Workforce
DAO Labour Economics
Distributed Governance of Web3 Ecosystems
DAO Treasuries
DAO Tokenomics
DAO Regulation
DAO Policymaking
DAOs as Legal Entities and Corporations in the UK

06Blockchain Standards, Frameworks and National Roadmaps

Implementation of UK National Blockchain Roadmap 2030
Establishing the UK as a Centre of Excellence in Blockchain
Trans-national Web3 Partnerships
Consensus building among stakeholders and BAF
Blockchain in Global context: UN SDGs
International Blockchain Standards: Benchmarks, Frameworks and Guidelines

07Blockchain and Allied Disciplines: AI, Quantum Computing, IoT, AR and VR

Blockchain based AI Applications
AI-based Blockchain Applications
Post Quantum Blockchains
IoT, Smart Cities and Blockchain
Blockchain and Genomics
Singularity and Emerging Technologies
Ethical Challenges in Emerging Technologies

08Education, Research, Development, Think-Tanks and Knowledge Networks

Universities and Blockchain Education
Universities and Blockchain Research
University Incubators and Spin-offs
Industry – Academia – Government – Society: The Quadruple Helix
Postgraduate Curriculum for Blockchain in the UK
R&D Funding for Blockchain and Crypto research
Teaching the Teachers: Pastoral support for Web3 Educators
Blockchain Journal Clubs and Student Societies

09Diversity, Inclusion, Sustainability and Social Good

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Web3 Ecosystems
Environmental Impact of Web3 applications
Blockchain, Social Good and Life Sciences applications
The Promise of Web3 for End Users and Consumers
Blockchain for SMEs
Public awareness of Blockchain and Cryptoassets
Blockchain for Sustainability and UN SDGs
Blockchain and Crypto payments for Humanitarian Aid

10Smart Contracts, NFTs, IP, Copyrights and Law

Smart Contracts and “Smarter” Contracts
Intellectual Property Rights and NFTs
Copyright Laws of Blockchain-based Creative Industries
Tokenomics: Litigation and Legislation
Blockchain Analytics, Cyber intelligence and Web3 Platform Surveillance
Blockchain Analytics and Evaluation of Web3 Crime
Privacy and Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs)
Blockchain Arbitration

11Blockchain for Government and UK Public Services

Blockchain-enabled Public Services
Nurturing Quadruple Helix Blockchain Ecosystems
Building Blockchain Centres of Excellence (CoE)
Establishing Public-Private Partnerships in Web3
Blockchain for e-Voting
Blockchain based Decentralised Digital ID (DID)
Blockchain based Public and Citizen records
Blockchain to tackle Procurement Fraud
Blockchain Interoperability among government departments

12Metaverse and Blockchain-based Extended Reality Applications

Metaverse for Public Good
Cybersecurity in the Metaverse
Ethical and Legal Challenges of the Metaverse
Digital Twins and e-Government in the Metaverse
Native Metaverse Organisations
Digital Avatars, NFTs and Tokenomics of Metaverse economies
Metaverse for Education
Metaverse for Business
Metaverse for Entertainment and Arts

13Evaluation and Audit of Blockchain Ecosystems

Auditing Societal Impact of Web3 applications
Building Sustainable and Energy efficient Blockchain applications
Governing Web3: Transparency, Accountability and Quality Assurance
Evidence Based Blockchain: Evaluation of Blockchain Programmes
Collecting Qualitative evidence for national budgeting processes
Collecting Quantitative evidence for national budgeting processes
National Guidelines for building Blockchain applications

To contribute to these policy domains and the BBA’s working groups, contact the BBA Secretariat →

EXPLORE POLICY & PARLIAMENT

APPG on Blockchain Technologies

The cross-party parliamentary forum exploring blockchain, digital assets and distributed ledger technologies.

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Parliamentary Roundtables

Evidence-led discussions bringing together Parliament, government, regulators, researchers and industry.

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UK National Blockchain Roadmap

A long-term vision for responsible adoption and national leadership in blockchain technologies.

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Policy Submissions & Consultations

BBA responses to regulatory consultations and major policy developments across blockchain and digital assets.

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PARLIAMENTARY ENGAGEMENT

A direct bridge between evidence and Parliament.

The British Blockchain Association provides the Secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Blockchain Technologies, supporting a cross-party programme of roundtables, evidence sessions, field visits and parliamentary engagement.

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Best Practices in Digital Assets Policy and Regulation — APPG Parliamentary International Roundtable, 8 September 2025, Houses of Parliament; event banner with speakers and participants

UK PARLIAMENTAPPG on Blockchain Technologies

Gareth Davies MP, Chair of the APPG on Blockchain Technologies, speaking at the sixth BAF Summit on 9 September 2026

BAF SUMMIT · 9 SEPTEMBER 2026

Gareth Davies MP: Supporting Blockchain Innovation

Chair of the APPG on Blockchain Technologies at this event

At the sixth Blockchain Associations Forum Summit, hosted by the BBA, Gareth Davies highlighted Britain’s legal, financial and research strengths and the importance of an environment in which innovation, talent and skills can thrive.

“It is vital that we provide an environment conducive to innovation so that talent and skills can thrive in this country in the years ahead.”

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From the BBA video archive · 2021–2024

Parliamentary perspectives

Explore the UK National Blockchain Roadmap and contributions from parliamentarians to BBA forums and the Blockchain Associations Forum. These historical recordings from 2021–2024 connect research, digital assets and public policy.

Lord McNicol at the 2024 BAF summit — BBA recording preview