We help position the UK as a global leader in blockchain technologies.
Through cutting-edge research, robust education initiatives, and strategic collaborations, we enable the widespread adoption of blockchain across industries. We firmly believe that blockchain has the power to revolutionise processes, enhance transparency, and build trust in society and business.
Through cutting-edge research, robust education initiatives, and strategic collaborations, we enable the widespread adoption of blockchain across industries. We firmly believe that blockchain has the power to revolutionise processes, enhance transparency, and build trust in society and business.
About the Leadership team
Dr. Paolo Tasca, UK CBT Chairman and an esteemed professor and economist, has been instrumental in establishing prominent blockchain organisations and advising influential entities worldwide.
Dr. Paolo Tasca is a professor and economist. He founded several blockchain organisations including the University College London Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UCL), the DEC Institute, Quant Network and recently the DLT Science Foundation (DSF). He advises several companies, including Hedera Hashgraph, INATBA, and he is a member of the TC307 Technical Committee on blockchain at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), among others.
He has also consulted and worked with Fortune 500 companies and organisations like, the United Nations, the European Parliament, the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and several other central banks in Italy, Chile, Brazil, Colombia and Canada. He previously served as the lead economist for digital currencies and P2P financial systems at the German Central Bank (Deutsche Bundesbank).
He has also consulted and worked with Fortune 500 companies and organisations like, the United Nations, the European Parliament, the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and several other central banks in Italy, Chile, Brazil, Colombia and Canada. He previously served as the lead economist for digital currencies and P2P financial systems at the German Central Bank (Deutsche Bundesbank).
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Nikhil Vadgama, UK CBT Director and a distinguished expert in web3 and emerging technologies, brings his extensive industry experience and academic leadership to drive our strategic initiatives.
Nikhil Vadgama is a distinguished expert in web3 and emerging technologies specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. He is a co-founder and director of the DLT Science Foundation and deputy director of the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies. He is also a programme director and esteemed lecturer for several of University College London (UCL)’s world-class M.Sc. programmes, including financial technology, emerging digital technologies, and others. He also represents UCL on the Hedera Governing Council.
He has pioneered many new emerging digital technology education initiatives, including executive education, online education, accredited education and in education standards. He also has extensive industry experience in financial services, most recently as part of the executive team at a challenger bank and previously working for large global investment banks.
He has pioneered many new emerging digital technology education initiatives, including executive education, online education, accredited education and in education standards. He also has extensive industry experience in financial services, most recently as part of the executive team at a challenger bank and previously working for large global investment banks.
Dr. Francesco Pierangeli, UK CBT Deputy Director, is a leading Blockchain and Financial expert and an academic at the University of Birmingham.
Dr. Francesco Pierangeli is Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Birmingham, where he leads the Blockchain and Financial Applications module within the MSc FinTech programme. His research interests include Game Theory, Economic Development and Innovation in Financial Markets. Francesco is a research associate at the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies and is currently serving as Head of Scientific Community of the DLT Science Foundation, building an extensive network of researchers interested in making value exchange more efficient, transparent and equitable. Francesco holds a PhD in Economics jointly awarded by King's College London and the National University of Singapore. Before joining academia, he worked at J.P. Morgan and UBS.
Together, with our team of experts, we are dedicated to advancing the national agenda for blockchain. By nurturing collaborations, influencing policies, and fostering innovation, we shape the future of blockchain in the UK. Our goal is to create a thriving ecosystem that not only benefits our members but also drives positive change in society.
A DSF initiative
The DLT Science Foundation is a driving force in advancing blockchain research and development globally. Their commitment to promoting safe blockchain adoption aligns perfectly with our values of transparency and trust. Their support is valuable in positioning the UK as a global leader in blockchain technologies.
Our Partners
We are proud to be supported by Ripple and their University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). UBRI is an initiative that provides extensive support for blockchain research, technical development, and innovation at universities worldwide. Their support strengthens our mission to accelerate the development and adoption of blockchain technologies in the UK.
We are delighted to partner with Hedera, a leading platform for decentralised applications and smart contracts. Together, we are driving the blockchain revolution in the UK by leveraging Hedera's innovative technologies. With this partnership, we aim to accelerate the adoption of blockchain, empower stakeholders, and position the UK as a global leader in this transformative technology.
We proudly collaborate with Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the world's largest community foundation, dedicated to advancing innovative philanthropic solutions globally. Together, we drive positive change by engaging donors and corporations to make a meaningful impact on our region and the world. With a shared passion for philanthropy, our partnership shapes the future of blockchain innovation for the benefit of society at large.
Our Partners
We are proud to be supported by Ripple and their University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). UBRI is an initiative that provides extensive support for blockchain research, technical development, and innovation at universities worldwide. Their support strengthens our mission to accelerate the development and adoption of blockchain technologies in the UK.
We are delighted to partner with Hedera, a leading platform for decentralised applications and smart contracts. Together, we are driving the blockchain revolution in the UK by leveraging Hedera's innovative technologies. With this partnership, we aim to accelerate the adoption of blockchain, empower stakeholders, and position the UK as a global leader in this transformative technology.
We proudly collaborate with Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the world's largest community foundation, dedicated to advancing innovative philanthropic solutions globally. Together, we drive positive change by engaging donors and corporations to make a meaningful impact on our region and the world. With a shared passion for philanthropy, our partnership shapes the future of blockchain innovation for the benefit of society at large.
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