GBA Global | Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group | Activity https://gbaglobal.org/groups/legislative-and-legal/ Activity feed for the group, Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group. Tue, 05 May 2026 05:27:34 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 403433d531fb1a13a298b96fb81cae74 Gerard changed the description of the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group from "This group focuses on developing informational materials and events to help people understand the legal impacts of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies and activities." to "This group focuses on developing informational materials and events to help people understand the legal impacts of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies and activities. See Legal Working Group Meetings - Requires GBA Website Login https://gbaglobal.org/events/category/legal-legislative" https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/31986/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:40:48 -0500 0 9f04a780e67f263763939322af32bb95 Gerard edited the doc AMICUS CURIAE In Re SEC v. Unicoin et all in the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/31984/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:28:34 -0500 0 7b2feef5e87f9ae5657d344f6e360f3b Gerard created the doc AMICUS CURIAE In Re SEC v. Unicoin et all in the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/31983/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:17:59 -0500 0 bd80c495e775effbff676a187329a462 GERARDO joined the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/31699/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:10:02 -0500 0 29587cc7921d81bb54a16179af5ea120 Bob joined the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/31582/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:21:39 -0500 0 4f25ae4ab92b93838a03d87cf9f99bea Alex joined the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/31545/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:57:55 -0500 0 bb8e8dc3c2cc89d7e8a3098b86044cd2 Alex joined the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/31535/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:56:15 -0500 0 9d20f15e3da2c265b5270c1ea26f01e8 Dylan joined the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/31104/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:23:10 -0500 0 59baf6f4a426b65a448bf3d755396e50 Jim joined the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/31037/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:10:13 -0500 0 0a08f55a5f5243814760a0c51ab7cdb0 Craig Petronella joined the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/30732/ Fri, 09 May 2025 16:09:24 -0500 0 43bdc4aa786133fb6fdcd1b7c9eaf19b Steve Henley joined the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/30653/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:51:38 -0500 0 c822780b8c5b33714db7613857018cc0 Gerard posted an update in the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group: Subject: Request for Legal Guidance and Report on […] https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/30649/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:33:26 -0500 Subject: Request for Legal Guidance and Report on DAO Governance Challenges for DC-BAS

Dear GBA Legal Working Group,

As you may be aware, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) hosts the Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance & Standardization (DC-BAS) under the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF). As part of its…

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The Howey Test is a pivotal legal standard used to determine whether an investment contract qualifies as a security, as defined by the Securities Act of 1933. This test, established by the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case SEC v. W.J. Howey Co. (1946), focuses on…

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The Howey Test: Deciphering the Legal Status of Crypto Assets – Sheria Online Resource Center

]]> 1 5eb284847d48a463b6f8518a284c63e3 Robert posted an update in the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group: Theoretical Frameworks for Regulating Crypto Assets https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/25379/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:43:05 -0500 Theoretical Frameworks for Regulating Crypto Assets


The regulation of crypto assets is a complex and evolving challenge faced by governments and regulatory bodies worldwide. As the use and adoption of crypto assets continue to expand, policymakers and legal experts grapple with determining the most suitable regulatory frameworks.

This…

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Theoretical Frameworks for Regulating Crypto Assets – Sheria Online Resource Center

]]> 0 6237432125b017e552a1f7ac0091757b Robert posted an update in the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group: United Nations Conference On Trade And Development […] https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/25378/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:42:21 -0500 United Nations Conference On Trade And Development Policy Brief No. 100

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has issued a significant policy brief, No. 100, emphasizing the need for developing countries, including Kenya, to regulate and tax the cryptocurrency industry.

UNCTAD’s recommendations come in response to the…

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United Nations Conference On Trade And Development Policy Brief No. 100 – Sheria Online Resource Center

]]> 0 61b8f10bb998af52fba6918cc1ffc440 Robert posted an update in the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group: Categorization of Smart Contracts by the European […] https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/25366/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:24:51 -0500 Categorization of Smart Contracts by the European Securities and Markets Authority


Smart contracts, a groundbreaking technology first introduced on the Ethereum blockchain in 2015, have become the backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi). These self-executing contracts enable trustless and automated financial transactions within the…

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Categorization of Smart Contracts by the European Securities and Markets Authority – Sheria Online Resource Center

]]> 0 26346feead37ed84f64fb335905361bf Robert posted an update in the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group: Understanding the Travel Rule: Navigating Crypto’s […] https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/25365/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:23:35 -0500

Understanding the Travel Rule: Navigating Crypto’s Regulatory Landscape

In January 1996, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Advisory introduced the original Travel Rule under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). This rule mandated financial institutions to transmit certain information to the next financial institution in specific fund…

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Understanding the Travel Rule: Navigating Crypto’s Regulatory Landscape – Sheria Online Resource Center

]]> 0 7afca54d030dee78fd78ba9e26984ff0 Robert posted an update in the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group: Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Virtual […] https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/25364/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:23:02 -0500 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Virtual Assets: Safeguarding the Digital Economy


Virtual assets, often referred to as crypto assets, have gained significant attention and popularity in recent years. They represent a digital form of value that can be traded and used for various purposes, from investment and remittances to online…

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Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Virtual Assets: Safeguarding the Digital Economy – Sheria Online Resource Center

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Virtual Assets: Safeguarding the Digital Economy – Sheria Online Resource Center

]]> 0 b02be024f2642819fbb948231d878c1f Robert posted an update in the group Legal, Legislative and Policy Working Group: Transforming Financial Reporting: Accounting for […] https://gbaglobal.org/newsfeed/p/25362/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:21:11 -0500 Transforming Financial Reporting: Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets


In a world where digital assets and cryptocurrencies have gained unprecedented prominence, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has embarked on a mission to enhance the accounting and disclosure standards for crypto assets.

This project, formerly known…

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Transforming Financial Reporting: Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets – Sheria Online Resource Center

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Thanks, Gerard Dache

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