This inaugural GFTN Global Digital Assets Report provides a comprehensive cross-jurisdictional analysis of the evolving digital asset ecosystem, focusing on market developments, regulatory trends, and forward-looking policy implications. The report is designed to serve as a practical reference for policymakers, central banks, industry participants, and international standard-setting bodies navigating the rapid transformation of digital money, tokenization, and decentralized finance.
The Global Digital Assets Report's primary objective is to map the global state of digital asset regulation and market adoption, highlight best practices, and provide actionable recommendations for aligning innovation with financial stability, consumer protection, and business resilience. The report addresses eight verticals, spanning market themes such as Digital Money & Stablecoins, Asset Tokenization, Crypto Exchanges, Staking, and DeFi. The report also highlights cross-cutting risk themes such as AML/KYC & Illicit Finance, Privacy & Security, alongside Emerging Technologies such as AI, quantum, and zero-knowledge proofs.
By combining first-hand inputs from global decision-makers with structured analysis of market activity and regulatory frameworks, the methodology provides a comprehensive and forward-looking assessment of the industry.