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UNDP launches Blockchain Advisory Group at Paris Proof of Talk 2026

UNDP launches Blockchain Advisory Group at Paris Proof of Talk 2026

The 26-member body will meet twice a year to examine blockchain use in public services and development, with potential influence on standards, policy and ethical adoption.

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The UNDP official announcement directly confirms the claim: BAG was launched at Proof of Talk 2026 in Paris with 26 member organizations meeting biannually to examine blockchain use in public services and development. Cryptobriefing and Biometric Update independently corroborate all details. The 'potential influence on standards, policy and ethical adoption' aligns with UNDP's stated mandate and Cryptobriefing's framing.
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Summary

The United Nations Development Programme said on June 8 that its Blockchain Advisory Group, launched at Paris Proof of Talk 2026, is intended to advance blockchain use in global development and public services. The body held its first meeting under UNDP Associate Administrator Xu Haoliang and focused on inclusive and digital finance. It plans to meet twice a year and currently includes 26 organizations, among them the Algorand, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Cardano, Ethereum, Stellar and Sui foundations, as well as Kraken and Cointelegraph. The initiative could help shape blockchain standards globally, influencing policy discussions and broader efforts to promote ethical technology adoption.

Terms & Concepts
  • Blockchain Advisory Group: A UNDP body set up to examine how blockchain can support development work, public services and related policy discussions.
  • blockchain standards: Common technical, governance or policy frameworks that can guide how blockchain systems are developed and used.
  • inclusive and digital finance: Financial services delivered through digital channels with the aim of widening access for underserved users.