The Director of the Union of Progressive Micronations Central Bank (UPMCB), Alexander Scott, has published the UPMCB’s monetary policy plan, establishing a framework for the development of the Union of Progressive Micronations Dollar (UPMD) and the UPM economy. The policy reaffirms the UPMD as the primary currency of the
As part of ongoing efforts to improve access to information, the Union of Progressive Micronations has launched minor yet essential updates to the General Assembly’s website. The General Assembly’s website allows the public to view, in real time, all proposals submitted to the union’s main decision-making body,
The Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM) has experienced terrific growth since its founding in 2024. With this growth, the administrative workload has also increased. To continue fulfilling its objectives, the UPM is entering a new phase of digital transformation. In recent months, after closely reviewing internal operations, the UPM identified
The Chairperson of the Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM), Jim S, has issued DECREE 4-25, officially appointing Alexander Scott as the Director of the Union of Progressive Micronations Central Bank (UPMCB). Alexander Scott also serves as President of the Federal Commonwealth of Cascadia, an active and contributing member state of
The Union of Progressive Micronations Central Bank (UPMCB) is proud to share the latest Official Pricing Reference to help estimate costs for goods and services. Recommended Hourly Wage: $17 UPMD per hour. IMPORTANT: This is NOT a minimum wage. This rate is provided only for pricing reference to help estimate
The interim Director of the Union of Progressive Micronations Central Bank (UPMCB) and Chairperson of the Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM), Jim S, has issued UPMCB DIRECTIVE 2-25, declaring the official valuation of the Union of Progressive Micronations Dollar (UPMD) against the United States Dollar (USD). The UPMCB declares that
The interim Director of the Union of Progressive Micronations Central Bank (UPMCB) and Chairperson of the Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM), Jim S, has issued UPMCB DIRECTIVE 1-25, officially authorizing the UPMCB to issue an initial monetary supply of 10,000.00 UPMD to commence economic activity. Read the full
After months of development, the Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM) is proud to officially launch the first version of the UPM Bank, the union’s first financial institution, managed by the UPM Central Bank. The UPM Bank is available to verified citizens of UPM member states and allows users to
The Chairperson of the Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM), Jim S, has issued DECREE 3-25, officially appointing the active Chairperson of the UPM, Jim S, as the interim Director of the Union of Progressive Micronations Central Bank (UPMCB) to ensure immediate operational readiness, following its establishment under Decree No. 2-25.
The Chairperson of the Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM), Jim S, has issued DECREE 2-25, officially establishing the Union of Progressive Micronations Central Bank (UPMCB). This institution will ensure financial stability, manage the union’s currency, the Union of Progressive Micronations Dollar (UPMD), and promote economic development across member states.
The General Assembly of the Union of Progressive Micronations has established a stance on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) following the rejection of Proposal #3, titled "Generative AI Ban," which called for a total ban on all forms of generative AI within the union. As a
The Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM) will soon launch “UPM Bank,” the union's first financial institution, designed to facilitate the use of the union's upcoming currency, the UPM Dollar ($UPMD), as part of our shared digital infrastructure plans. In the first phase, citizens will be able
As part of our shared digital infrastructure plans, we've been developing MyUPM over the past few months. MyUPM is a user-friendly portal designed to simplify identity verification and facilitate access to all upcoming UPM services using a single account. To learn more and sign up, visit: https://my.
In recent months, the Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM) has dedicated resources to establishing a strong foundation to support the union’s growth. A functioning government has been established, composed of the Executive and Legislative branches, with a strong commitment to transparency from day one. In 2025, the UPM launched
UPM Updates
The Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM) will soon launch “My UPM,” a service that will allow citizens to verify their identity across the UPM’s portal simply and securely. The decision to launch “My UPM’” aligns with the UPM’s goals of creating a shared digital infrastructure that will facilitate
Office of the Chairperson
The Chairperson of the Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM), Jim S, has issued DECREE 1-25, officially establishing the Department of Governance & Membership Affairs (DGMA). This department will oversee governance procedures, membership affairs, compliance, and decree execution. The DGMA will also manage voting processes, maintain the UPM constitution, and promote
General Assembly
The General Assembly of the Union of Progressive Micronations, following the approval of Proposal #8, titled "Proposal for the creation of a task force that will promote the importance of sanitation and hygiene among member states," officially recognizes the United Nations' World Toilet Day and establishes a
UPM Updates
As we close out 2024, the Union of Progressive Micronations (UPM) takes a moment to reflect on the year that saw the union's birth—this year marked the beginning of our shared journey, built on transparency, trust, and collaboration, formed by individuals with a collective vision for progress.
General Assembly
The General Assembly of the Union of Progressive Micronations has banned single-use plastic products with the aim of protecting marine ecosystems and reduce landfill waste by banning the production, sale, and distribution of single-use plastic products across all member states. Exemptions may be granted for medical or safety reasons by