From Dialogue to Governance: Digital Assets Policy Report Launched at GBBC Central in Davos

Held alongside the World Economic Forum in Davos from 19–22 January, the 9th Annual GBBC Blockchain Central marked the launch of Digital Assets Policy Roundtable: A Turning Point for Digital Asset Governance.

Produced in partnership with Global Stratalogues, the report synthesizes insights from their recent closed-door policy roundtable in Singapore.

By placing the findings within the World Economic Forum context, the report linked regional regulatory dialogue in Asia with global economic governance, reflecting the growing urgency for cross-border alignment on digital asset policy and how to bridge private-sector innovation with public-sector decision-making.

Oscar Wendel, Head of Partnerships at Karrier One and a co-author of the report, said: “Digital assets are no longer about speculation; they are becoming core to identity, access, and economic participation. The report concludes that governance frameworks must be built to operate at infrastructure scale and support essential services.”

The report addresses several structural challenges shaping the next phase of the digital asset ecosystem, including legal finality in tokenized transactions, cross-border interoperability, DAO accountability, and the integration of AI-enabled compliance tools.

Participants converged on the view that scalable tokenization depends on enforceable rights, clear governance structures, and regulatory-grade data integrity, without which institutional adoption will remain constrained.

A recurring theme in the Singapore discussions was “compliance by design.”

Rather than retrofitting regulatory controls after deployment, contributors argued that legal certainty, auditability, and supervisory access must be embedded directly into digital asset infrastructure. This approach aligns with the priorities increasingly articulated by regulators as digital assets intersect with traditional finance and critical infrastructure.

Sector-specific perspectives illustrated how these governance principles translate into practice. Among them, David Stybr, President and CEO of BOXO Productions, contributed insights on legally enforceable tokenization models for rights-driven industries such as film and media, highlighting how blockchain infrastructure can modernize ownership and revenue structures while remaining anchored in established legal frameworks. The programme also recognised leadership in advancing international standards.

Sandra Ro, CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council, was presented with the Global Stratalogues Achievement Award in recognition of her role in fostering constructive regulatory dialogue and promoting responsible blockchain adoption globally. Her recognition reflected the report’s emphasis on collaboration between industry, regulators, and standard-setting bodies as a prerequisite for global scale.

The report further examined risks associated with regulatory arbitrage and cross-border enforcement gaps, particularly as digital assets enable rapid capital movement across jurisdictions. Contributors stressed that market integrity, consumer protection, and supervisory cooperation must be treated as foundational governance priorities as digital assets become embedded within the global financial system.

By launching the report at GBBC Blockchain Central Davos, a clear shift in the narrative around digital assets was signaled, with the central question no longer whether the technology works but how it is governed, regulated, and integrated into existing legal and economic frameworks.

As governments, institutions, and technology providers navigate this transition, the report positions itself as a practical reference point grounded in real policy dialogue.

For the full report, click here.