GBBC Partner UK Parliamentary Group: How It Could Help Hedera AllinCrypto January 13, 2026
Back in December 2025, the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), a Hedera Strategic partner member, became the official partner to the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Digital Markets and Digital Money.
The partnership deserves a lookback after it marked a significant leap in strengthening collaborations between policymakers and the global digital asset industry, with a Hedera-linked strategic member a the helm.
The partnership positions GBBC as a key advisor in supporting cross-party dialogue on digital asset regulation, including stablecoins, tokenised deposits, CBDCs, and the future of payments in the UK.
GBBC: Why It Matters for UK Digital Finance Policy
Working alongside APPG Co-Chair Kulveer Ranger and the group’s secretariat, GBBC will help convene parliamentary briefings, roundtables, and evidence sessions.
The goal of the partnership will be to ensure that UK policy development is informed by real-world industry experiences at a time when blockchain-based financial infrastructure is moving into the mainstream, especially in the US.
“Blockchain-enabled digital assets are no longer a theoretical construct; they are increasingly shaping payments, capital markets and cross-border finance on an international scale. By working closely with GBBC and drawing on its unparalleled global expertise, the APPG is committed to ensuring that the UK remains at the forefront of this transformation“
The APPG focuses on balancing innovation with consumer protection and financial stability as digital assets become increasingly embedded in payments and capital markets. GBBC will deliver a global perspective to such discussions, drawing on a network of 500+ institutional members across finance.
As UK regulators refine frameworks for digital markets and digital money, the partnership can create a structured channel for new inputs while aiding the UK’s ambition to compete as a global hub for digital finance.
In January 2026, Ripple announced they had been granted an EMI license and Cryptoasset Registration from the UK’s FCA. The move proves that crypto adoption is becoming more of a talking point in the UK.
Ripple was given approval for an EMI license & Cryptoasset Registration from the FCA in the UK.
The licenses will open new doors for Ripple’s products in the UK and how they can progress.$XRP $RLUSD
— ALLINCRYPTO (@RealAllinCrypto) January 12, 2026
With GBBC’s partnership, Hedera may be able to benefit from newfound regulations as a distributed ledger that’s already been utilized by UK firms and banks such as Lloyds, Archax, and the Bank of England in various payment tirals and tokenization efforts for money market funds and more.
Implications for Hedera Hashgraph
GBBC’s role is special, given its position as a Hedera partner with many of Hedera’s use cases and network aligning with the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group’s interests.
With GBBC’s engagement with UK groups, Hedera-backed use cases could gain more visibility in policy discussions around regulating digital money, tokenization efforts, and real-world asset infrastructures.
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