Bitcoin Policy Institute Addresses UN on Digital Asset Regulatory Framework and Global Policy Standards.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) participated in a historic session this week at the United Nations Headquarters, as BPI experts Conner Brown and Zach Shapiro addressed the UNCITRAL Colloquium on Digital Trade and Finance.

The event, hosted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), marks a significant milestone in integrating Bitcoin and decentralized technologies into the global legal and economic framework.

BPI's Head of Strategy, Conner Brown, and Head of Policy, Zack Shapiro, participated in panel discussions alongside leading legal scholars, government representatives, and international delegates. Their contributions focused on the unique legal properties of digital assets and the necessity of frameworks that preserve the permissionless nature of decentralized protocols while providing the legal certainty required for global commerce.

"The fact that Bitcoin and digital assets are now on the agenda at U.N. Headquarters — discussed by governments, international organizations, and legal experts from around the world — reflects how far this field has come," said Renee Sorchik, Vice President of Research at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. "Legal clarity around digital assets is foundational to their responsible adoption at the national and international level. BPI is proud to have contributed to that conversation and looks forward to continued collaboration with the international community as this work develops."

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