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GDF Code of Conduct

GDF drives the creation of global best practice and sound governance policies, enabling the cryptoasset market to thrive through establishing codes of conduct for the sector.

All Working, Advisory Council, and Patron Members may self-certify to the Code, displaying their commitment to best practices.

Part I – Overarching Principles

The Overarching Principles are for a range of cryptoasset businesses/actors e.g. token issuers, comparison/rating websites, trading platforms, asset custody, digital wallets, inter ...
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Part II – Principles for Token Sales

Additional Principles for Token Sales and Token Sale Service Providers. These principles need to be read in conjunction with the Overarching Principles.
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Part III – Principles for Token Platforms

Additional Principles for Token Trading Platforms. These principles need to be read in conjunction with the Overarching Principles.
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Part IV – Principles for Funds and Fund Managers

Additional Principles for Funds and Fund Managers. These principles should be read in conjunction with the Overarching Principles.
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Part V – Principles for Ratings Websites

Additional Principles for Rating and Comparison Websites. These principles should be read in conjunction with the Overarching Principles.
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Part VI – Principles for Stablecoin Issuers

Additional Principles for stablecoin users. These principles should be read in conjunction with Code of Conduct Overarching Principles and the Key Considerations for Stablecoin ...

Part VII – Principles for Security Token Offerings an ...

Additional Principles for Security Token Offerings and Secondary Market Trading Platforms. These additional principles must be read in conjunction with the Overarching Principles a ...
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Part VIII – Principles for KYC / AML

Additional Principles for KYC / AML. These additional principles must be read in conjunction with the Overarching Principles and the GDF Taxonomy.
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Part IX – Principles for Custody Custodial Wallets

Additional Principles for Custody Custodial Wallets. These additional principles must be read in conjunction with the Overarching Principles and the GDF Taxonomy.
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Part X – Principles of Market Integrity

Additional Principles for Market Integrity. These additional principles must be read in conjunction with the Overarching Principles and the GDF Taxonomy.
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Code Refresh: Part VI - Principles for Stablecoin Issuers

Read the proposed refresh for Part VI - Principles for Stablecoin Issuers and Stablecoins Taxonomy and Key Considerations paper.

Since the first version of this code was published, the stablecoins sector has seen considerable developments. The GDF Code remains a living document, and will be updated to reflect the current state of the cryptoasset industry.

The Stablecoins Working Group has drafted the following proposal for the updated Stablecoins Code. This is now open for public consultation, and we welcome feedback from the community on all aspects of the proposed code updates.

This consultation is open until 22 September 2022 at 17:00 ET.
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