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Blockchain

Blockchain can be a major driver and asset in the development of smart sustainable cities. With the growing possibilities of its many applications across a vast number of fields, blockchain can create new level of ease and security for communication and transactions in a smart sustainable city environment. This page comprises the latest information and literature on the topic of blockchain for smart sustainable cities, countries and industries.

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Publications

2025

Database energy saving strategy using blockchain and Internet of Things – Nature

Secure IoT data dissemination with blockchain and transfer learning techniques – Nature

Auditable and Verifiable Federated Learning Based on Blockchain-Enabled Decentralization – IEEE

Exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance – European Commission

2024

Transforming Education Through Blockchain: A Systematic Review of Applications, Projects, and Challenges -IEEE

EU Blockchain Ecosystem Developments 3 – European Commission

ASAP: A Conceptual Model for Digital Asset Platforms – IMF

Rise of Digital Money: Implications for Pacific Island Countries – IMF

Platform Precommitment via Decentralization – IMF

A Primer on Bitcoin Cross-Border Flows: Measurement and Drivers – IMF

Crypto as a Marketplace for Capital Flight – IMF

Capturing the multitrillion-dollar Digital Asset market – Roland Berger

Draft Technical Standards specifying certain requirements of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) – European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

PwC Global Crypto Tax Report – PwC

Navigating the Global Crypto Landscape with PwC: 2024 Outlook – PwC

TECHNOVISION 2024: Financial Services – Prompt the future of finance – Capgemini

Innovative Applications of Blockchain – Capgemini & OASIS Pro

A Risk and Control Framework for Digital Financial Assets – Boston Consulting Group

Decentralised Finance Current Landscape and Regulatory Developments – Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research

Demystifying Tokenisation: Embracing the Future – World Federation of Exchanges

Key concepts and current technical trends in cryptography for policy makers – OECD

Stablecoins, Distributed Ledger Technology, And The Future Of Global Finance: Navigating Regulatory Challenges And Opportunities – World Policy Forum

Blockchain for local communities: an exploratory review of token economy aspects – Frontiers

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