Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) Chairman Chia Hock Lai has been admitted as a Fellow of The British Blockchain Association (FBBA), a recognition awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of blockchain, digital assets, and emerging technologies.

The fellowship was conferred during a ceremony held at the Houses of Parliament in London as part of ISC2026, an international scientific conference focused on blockchain research, innovation, and policy development. The event marked a notable milestone for the blockchain community, bringing together leaders from academia, industry, government, and the broader digital asset ecosystem.

The FBBA Fellowship recognises individuals who have demonstrated leadership, professional excellence, and a commitment to advancing evidence-based approaches to technology development and governance. Fellowship recipients include distinguished figures from public policy, academia, scientific research, and the private sector.

Mr Chia’s admission to the fellowship reflects his longstanding contributions to digital finance, industry collaboration, and responsible innovation. Through his work across industry associations, policy initiatives, and ecosystem development efforts, he has supported dialogue on the future of digital assets and the development of trusted digital infrastructure.

At RFI, we believe that strong governance, industry collaboration, and evidence-based innovation are essential to building sustainable digital ecosystems. This recognition reinforces the importance of these principles as the digital finance sector continues to evolve globally.