ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPGlobal Blockchain Business Council
Arkansas Blockchain Association is a Member of the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC).
AN INITIATIVE OF ARKANSAS BLOCKCHAIN ASSOCIATIONDigital Asset
Digital Asset
Strategic Council
Policy • Regulation • Standards • Global Alignment
Convened by Arkansas Blockchain Association, DASC begins with policy and standards priorities in Arkansas, informed by national and global developments, to advance responsible innovation.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
The issues shaping digital infrastructure
DASC will identify priorities and examine developments across five connected areas. Select an area to explore.
01Policy & Regulatory Clarity
Market structure, Arkansas and federal policy, and global coordination.
02Consumer Protection & Security
Fraud prevention, custody, and safeguards.
03Digital Assets, Stablecoins & Payments
Tokenization and financial infrastructure.
04International Standards & Interoperability
ISO frameworks and compatible systems.
05Supply Chain, Logistics & Trade
Trusted data and cross-border commerce.
NATIONAL & GLOBAL ENGAGEMENTArkansas priorities
Arkansas priorities
A wider conversation
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
ARKANSAS REPRESENTATIONU.S. Blockchain Coalition
Christie Russ, CEO of ABA, is the Arkansas representative for the U.S. Blockchain Coalition (USBC), an initiative of the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC).
STATE POLICY PARTNERSHIP
The Digital Chamber
ABA works in partnership with The Digital Chamber on state-level digital asset policy and legislative engagement. Its state-policy resources and model legislation inform discussions on regulatory clarity and consistency.
Explore State Policy Resources ↗LEADERSHIP
Guiding the work forward
Angelé Doyne
Innovation & Policy Director, ABA
Angelé leads DASC’s policy and innovation work and strategic development.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗Christie Russ
CEO, Arkansas Blockchain Association
Christie leads ABA’s statewide, national, and global strategy.
Connect on LinkedIn ↗WORKING STRUCTURE
Three lanes for focused contribution
DASC’s proposed committee structure will bring relevant expertise together around clear areas of work.
Policy & Regulatory Committee
Evaluate state and federal developments, identify issue priorities, and support informed legislative and regulatory dialogue.
Express Interest ↗ISO & International Standards Committee
Monitor relevant ISO and international standards work, bring standards experts into discussions, translate technical frameworks for policymakers and industry, and identify opportunities for stakeholders to contribute expertise.
Express Interest ↗Supply Chain, Logistics & Trade Committee
Bring industry and technical experts together to examine policy and standards barriers affecting cross-border logistics and trade.
Express Interest ↗INTENDED OUTPUTSFrom discussion
From discussion
to useful insight
The council’s work will take the form of practical resources and convenings:
01Policy briefings
02Legislative & regulatory analysis
03Stakeholder roundtables
04Recommendations & issue priorities
05Standards education
06Research & thought leadership
07Industry-government dialogue
08Expert conversations
09State, national & international updates
Participate in DASC
Contribute expertise, join a roundtable, or express interest in a committee.
Participate ↗Partner with DASC
Explore strategic collaboration around shared policy, standards, and industry priorities.
Explore a Partnership ↗Support DASC
Support roundtables, research, standards education, events, and national and global engagement.
Discuss Sponsorship ↗