INATBA-Brochure-2021

Convener of the
Global Blockchain
Ecosystem
Since our launch in April 2019, INATBA has established itself as the pre-eminent convener in the global blockchain ecosystem, offering developers and users of Distributed Ledger Technology a forum to interact with regulators and policymakers with the overarching mission of bringing blockchain technology to the next stage.
Who We Are

163
full members
across 32
countries
Our Government Advisory Body includes
from more than 19 countries across Europe,
North America, Africa and Asia
24 organizations
Our Academic Advisory Body includes 45 members 19 countries from
around the world
15 Working Groups and Committees
Education Identity Real Estate
Energy Interoperability Social Impact
Finance Mobility Supply Chain
Governance Privacy Climate Action
Healthcare Public Sector Standards Committee

1What We Do
INATBA’s main objectives are:
Constructive Dialogue
Maintain a permanent and constructive dialogue with public authorities and regulators that will contribute to global convergence of regulatory approaches to blockchain and other distributed ledger technology.
Governance Model
Promote an open, transparent and inclusive global model of governance for blockchain and other distributed ledger technology infrastructures.
DLT Applications
Develop sector-specifc guidelines and specifcations for the development and acceleration of trusted sectorial blockchain and DLT applications in specifc sectors.
Development Support
Support the development and adoption of interoperability guidelines, specifcations and global standards.

Why Join INATBA?
Play a role in determining the future of blockchain.
By joining INATBA, you will be part of an organisation that facilitates positive change in the block- chain ecosystem. We are dedicated to supporting and promoting our Members as part of our work to bridge public and private entities from diverse felds such as law, fnance and education for mu- tually benefcial cooperation.
Membership offers a host of benefts attractive for the newest of startups to the largest multina- tional corporations, including:
■ Membership in our 15 Working Groups and Committees focused on the most pertinent topics in blockchain
■ Opportunities to contribute to and be cited in breaking-edge industry reports
■ Exclusive and direct interaction with regula- tors via bilateral calls and joint events
■ Networking opportunities with peers from over 160 companies, 25 GAB Members and 45 AAB Members across 30+ countries
■ Access to thought leaders in the academic and government spheres via our Academic Advisory Body and Government Advisory Body
■ Recognition of your leadership in the block- chain space via features on our website, contributor credits for publications and highlights in our social media and Member communications
■ Access to networking and knowledge build- ing through INATBA’s partnerships with leading standard-setting organisations and global initiatives
■ Promotion of your business at least twice a year in social media features and spotlight sessions shared with other INATBA Mem- bers and our broader community
■ Prioritised speaking slots at our public roundtables and events
■ Submission to industry speaking opportu- nities for subject matter experts by INATBA leadership
■ Coming Soon: access to a Members-only portal on our website containing informa- tion about international policy decisions, a calendar of industry events networking op- portunities and more
Learn more about the work we do and the difference we make:
Visit the News Page of our website for our latest announcements and read our Executive Director’s Year in Review Blog for a summary of our work in 2020.
For more information on Membership, including a personalised quote, please contact us at [email protected].

2Protect the Future
of Crypto-Assets in
Europe and Worldwide

Directly interact with regulators and contribute to the creation of impactful policy.
2020 was a signifcant year for governmental regulations on blockchain technology and IN- ATBA stood ready to respond. In September, the European Commission issued a sweeping draft Regulation regarding crypto-assets and DLT in Europe as part of its Digital Finance Package, including MiCA: the Markets in Cryp- to-Assets Regulation.
From the initial announcement of MiCA, INAT- BA positioned itself at the forefront of evalu- ating and transforming the proposal — issuing same-day responses to the legislation, speak- ing to leading publications like CoinDesk and Politico to raise awareness and leveraging our platform to communicate with lawmakers.
Absent from initial conversations on MiCA was the voice of the industry, namely organisations
and individuals that would be most directly af- fected by the proposed regulation. To combat this, INATBA convened a new task force con- sisting of other trade associations, civil society organisations and private corporations to col- lect industry feedback and ensure the voice of the ecosystem is heard throughout the lengthy adoption and deliberation process. With close to 100 industry members submitting feedback, INATBA Members are currently analysing re- sponses that will be presented to European stakeholders including Members of Parliament, the European Commission and Member States. As blockchain approaches more widespread adoption worldwide, bringing increased reg- ulation with it, INATBA is committed to repre- senting the industry, particularly its Members, where it matters most.
Join our Global Partnerships
Participate in initiatives with leading organisations in the global community.
As part of our mission to convene the public and private sectors for impactful work in the ecosystem, INATBA strives to form partner- ships with other mission-driven groups for mu- tual beneft. In 2020, we signed a Memoran- dum of Understanding with StandICT.eu 2023 to support their work in developing a European Observatory for ICT standardisation and have participated in several related events. We re- cently announced our selection for the Europe- an Commission’s CHAISE Initiative, led by the Education Group, we will be working with other stakeholders to design a Pan-European Strat- egy for Blockchain Skills. Our Energy Working Group launched a joint task force with GO-P2P to study and compare DLT-enabled peer-to- peer energy trading. Our new partnership with LACChain speaks to our global reach and we look forward to engaging with governmental bodies and stakeholders in Latin America.
INATBA offers its Members access to a number of international bodies, with Liaison Category A Status within the International Organization for Standardization allowing participation in ISO’s TC307 work on standard and an initial liaison re- lationship with the International Telecommuni- cation Union that offers INATBA Members the opportunity to contribute to ITU’s SG16 work on standards for blockchain and the CBDC global task force. We are working diligently to expand the opportunities afforded to our Members in diverse sectors.

3Participate in Roundtables and
Workshops with Sector Experts
Speak at and organise events that bring together the brightest minds in the blockchain community.
COVID-19 transformed 2020 events. INATBA leadership, co-chairs and Mem- bers not only enthusiastically participat- ed in new digital formats but also took advantage of the unique opportunity to convene global audiences and speak- ers that would often be impossible for traditional in-person events. INATBA Members are always granted priority for speaking slots at our events and we en- courage Members to submit proposals for new event ideas. In the bullet-points below, we present event highlights from the past year:
Transacting Beyond Borders: High- lighted global blockchain infrastructure, language and cultural barriers in the blockchain ecosystem and enabling and supporting large-scale DLT infrastructure.
Blockchain and Land Registries: Exam- ined the impact of blockchain on land registries in their two roundtables on pro- tecting property rights, enhancing land governance and advancing economic de- velopment.
Global Education: Explored how emerg- ing blockchain technology could improve educational institutions, focusing on path- ways for increased education leading to widespread adoption of the technology.
Climate Action and Governance: Critical- ly considered governance challenges in using blockchain for climate action solu- tions.
Blockchain for Climate Action and Energy: Analysed how blockchain applications in these areas could be developed into infu- ential forces to fght climate change.
CBDCs, Stablecoins and Seigniorage Shares: Featured the ECB, IMF, BIS, World Bank and more for thoughtful refection and discussion on these rising technologies.
Coming Soon: We will continue to con- vene key voices for events that make an impact in their felds, including a 2021 edi- tion of Convergence, the INTABA-led Glob- al Blockchain Congress and roundtable events on Digital Identity, DeFi and Policy Agreements.

Contribute to Global
Blockchain Knowledge
Have your voice heard in reports on the most pressing issues facing global adoption of blockchain.
Our Working Groups bring together thoughtWorking Groups bring together thought leaders from diverse backgrounds for meaningful conversation, networking and collaborative pro- jects. In the past year, our Working Groups pub- lished four thought-provoking reports looking at perception of data privacy regulations, interna- tional data privacy, digital identity and climate action. Working Group Members are guided by internationally renowned academics from our Academic Advisory Body to produce outputs with an impact. These reports have been wide- ly shared and led to engagement with the Euro- pean Commission, leading frms in their respec- tive felds and coverage in sector-leading media.
By the Numbers…
EVENTS
were hosted by INATBA and Working Groups in 2020, focusing on important topics in the blockchain ecosystem including CBDCs, international standards and climate action.
RESPONSES
to public consultations were issued by INATBA Working Groups, with more than three new responses planned for early 2021.

REPORTS
were published or are in fnal stages of development, with more to come later in the year. These reports offered industry- changing commentary on data privacy regulations applicable to blockchain technology, decentralised identity scenarios and climate action.
WORKING GROUPS
formed partnerships with international organisations to contribute to worldwide progress on blockchain technology adoption.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
featured INATBA Working Group co-chairs, board members or executive leadership as speakers. Speaking opportunities at INATBA events are always available for Members and we frequently submit members for speaking slots at industry-wide events.
PUBLIC TASK FORCES
were formed in 2020 to engage membership and the general population with government bodies on energy trading, solutions to COVID problems and the European Commission’s MiCA Regulation.

This is Only the Beginning
As we start the year, INATBA is scheduled to host three events, publish four reports and en- gage with numerous government bodies to positively impact the blockchain ecosystem. As the world returns to what many are calling a “new normal,” we will remain at the forefront of progress, with a special focus on building partnerships with diverse parts of the world and creating unique networking opportuni- ties for our valued Members. 2021 offers us an
opportunity to facilitate meaningful change in an industry on the brink of massive growth and development.
We welcome feedback and suggestions on all INATBA operations and are building internal communications channels to help facilitate engagement and catalyse creativity and in- novation. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please send them to [email protected].
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