An evening that no recap can fully capture. The night before Paris Blockchain Week 2026 opened its doors, the top 1% of the industry gathered at the château de Versailles for the most emblematic dinner in the history of digital assets. The evening began with a private transfer for our guests and a memorable welcome with live music, and concluded with an intimate seated dinner with the CEOs, managing directors, policymakers, and founders who define the future of institutional finance. It was also the moment we unveiled what comes next: announcing our expansion into Signal Week 2027, a new chapter for the most consequential gathering in digital assets. This is what the most consequential networking in digital assets looks like.

"With this new trend, there will be a platform that becomes, or a few that become, the next @jpmorgan that kind of connects everything." @Bybit_Official co-founder and CEO @benbybit joined @beincrypto's @BMcGleenon at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 to explore how crypto-native infrastructure is evolving into the essential "one-stop shop" for global finance. The conversation highlighted a pivotal transition from the industry's early "wild age" to a mature, compliance-focused era where exchanges act as global distribution channels. As Zhou explained, the core value proposition for incumbents is infrastructure. Bybit has integrated with over 2,000 local banks worldwide, providing a licensed gateway that allows institutions to distribute sophisticated assets like tokenized gold and T-bills into previously restricted markets. For traditional finance, this is less about "getting into crypto" and more about leveraging blockchain-native rails to de-risk and diversify their portfolio management. This is the conversation that defined the strategy for the market. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

What if the strongest reserve asset on a corporate balance sheet is no longer cash? At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, @AlexandreLaizet , Board Director of Bitcoin Strategy at @_ALCPB, argued that digital capital is outperforming traditional capital and that the gap is widening. Pointing to Bitcoin’s growth and its long road toward the scale of gold, he laid out the logic of a treasury strategy built to raise capital, accumulate Bitcoin, and hold for the long term rather than sell. The keynote captured a year in which Bitcoin moved from a speculative position to a deliberate component of corporate reserve strategy. This is the conversation that took place at Paris Blockchain Week 2026. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

'The future of finance will not be built on isolated systems, but on connected infrastructures that move value without borders'' At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, Salvador Yañez and Gustavo Ruiz introduced @movantis_global, a unified infrastructure platform built to connect international money movement across fiat, digital assets such as stablecoins, and emerging rails. Drawing on more than two decades of financial expertise in LATAM, the team laid out a single, API-driven model spanning pay-ins, payouts, settlement orchestration, real-time analytics, and embedded compliance. The throughline was ownership: enterprises want to keep the customer relationship while the heavy lifting origination, liquidity, and settlement runs on one connected platform built to scale across the US, LATAM, and beyond. This is the conversation that took place at Paris Blockchain Week 2026. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

As innovation accelerates by the day, the real question becomes simpler: can we trust what we see? At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, @F_Gregaard, CEO of the @Cardano_CF, reasoned that the next phase of digital assets will not be defined by who tokenizes what, but by who can prove trust at an institutional grade. Speaking to what the world’s largest institutions ask for again and again, he framed the priorities as identity, accountability, auditability, and cross-border assurance. His core point: trust should be built into the architecture rather than left to human spot checks. He also noted that stablecoins have matured to a level where they can now be discussed as core financial infrastructure. This is the conversation that took place at Paris Blockchain Week 2026. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

What does it take for one of the world’s largest asset managers to move tokenization from theory into practice? At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, Jean-Jacques Barbéris, Deputy CEO of @Amundi_ENG , sat down with Adrien Paredes-Vanheule to explore how tokenization is reshaping the asset management industry. Barbéris framed the shift through a longer lens, drawing a line from the 1980s dematerialization of paper securities to today’s move on-chain. His message was one of measured conviction: the industry has cleared real milestones, but the work ahead lies in building the infrastructure and trust to scale tokenization across institutional finance. This is the conversation that took place at Paris Blockchain Week 2026. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

''By 2030, water demand will exceed supply by 40%." Leticia Ber, COO of @lake_lak3 , addressed the urgent need to decentralize the water economy, transforming it into a more inclusive system. With the industry currently dominated by just 30 players controlling supply for 8 billion people, LAKE is using real-world asset technology to democratize access. The company’s ecosystem enables individuals to secure long-term water allocation rights and participate in a new market through the "Blue Gold" token an investment vehicle backed by verified water reserves and revenue. By combining global logistics with rigorous quality standards, LAKE is building a utility-driven framework to ensure water remains a resilient and accessible strategic asset. This was the conversation that defined the strategy for the market, and it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

We hosted our exclusive VIP dinner at the Château de Versailles, bringing together global industry leaders for an evening of connection in the heart of France. The setting, steeped in centuries of history provided the perfect backdrop for conversations that bridge the gap between traditional institutions and the next generation of digital assets. While Paris Blockchain Week is about the technical and regulatory milestones that define our industry, this evening was a rare moment to pause, reflect, and engage in the discourse that will shape the years ahead. A sincere thank you to all our guests who joined us for this unique experience. It is these moments of high-level collaboration that solidify the foundation for the innovations we are building together. This was the conversation that defined the strategy for the market, and it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

"95% of all derivative trades are currently going offshore. We want to bring that onshore in a regulated environment, making sure all the right user protections are there." @EraldOnChain, CEO of @okx Europe, is shifting the digital asset industry from the "Wild West" era to a mature, fully regulated European market. The discussion centered on the operational reality of MiCA compliance. Ghoos emphasized that while many competitors struggle with the heavy regulatory burden, OKX has successfully secured the necessary licenses including MiCA, PI, and derivatives authorizations to serve the core financial needs of any user: payment transmission, wealth accrual, and lending/borrowing. This move signals a new chapter where European traders no longer have to choose between a regulated environment and competitive trading infrastructure. This is the conversation that defined the strategy for the market. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

The Bitcoin treasury model isn't broken, it’s being stress-tested by the most serious players in global finance. During "The All-In Strategy: Mastering the Bitcoin Treasury Model" panel at Paris blockchain week 2026, Allen Helm led a deep dive into why holding Bitcoin is shifting from a fringe experiment to an institutional necessity. The conversation focused on the evolution of balance sheet management, regulatory status, and the emergence of sophisticated instruments that wrap credit products around Bitcoin to drive yield. As institutions adopt these strategies, the bridge between legacy systems and tokenized capital markets continues to strengthen. Bitcoin is no longer just an asset; it is a fundamental pillar of corporate architecture. This is the conversation that defined the strategy for the market. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further. 📸 In Frame: @AllenHODL (@BitcoinForCorps), @AlexandreLaizet @_ALCPB , @stan_havryliuk (@SatsTerminal), @EricLarch (@_TBSO), Thomas Vogel (@lathamwatkins ), and Thomas Restout (@B2C2Group )

At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, @benbybit , co-founder and CEO of @Bybit_Official, sat down with @BMcGleenon Global Head of News at @beincrypto, to discuss the evolution of crypto exchanges into the "one-stop shop" financial platforms of the future. The conversation highlighted a pivotal transition from the industry's "wild age" to a mature, compliance-focused era. Exchanges are now serving as global distribution channels, connecting previously segregated markets through licensed infrastructure. As Ben Zhou noted: "With this new trend, there will be a platform that becomes, or a few that become, the next JP Morgan that kind of connects everything." By leveraging crypto-native infrastructure, institutions are de-risking portfolios and accessing real-world assets at scale. The bridge between legacy systems and blockchain rails is strengthening, moving the industry beyond just "selling crypto" toward building the essential architecture for global capital markets. This is the conversation that took place at Paris Blockchain Week 2026. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, @Haider (CMO of @okx ) sat down with Peter Kerstens (Adviser at @EU_Commission Commission) to discuss the implementation of Europe’s digital asset framework. The conversation highlighted how MiCA is successfully transitioning the industry from a "Wild West" environment to a mature, regulated landscape. With over 180 licensed entities now operating, the framework provides the legal certainty needed to bring crypto activity into the "regulatory sunlight". Kerstens and Rafique agreed that tokenization and distributed ledger technology are set to become the new operating system for global financial markets, effectively eliminating the friction points of legacy systems. While MiCA serves as a global blueprint, the discussion turned to the inevitability of "MiCA 2.0" as policymakers look to evolve rules in tandem with market maturity and innovation. This is the conversation that took place at Paris Blockchain Week 2026. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

What is the biggest hurdle currently facing the world of tokenization? According to @yoniassia , CEO of @eToro, the answer is simple: regulation. At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, Yoni Assia emphasized that the true "unlock" for the tokenization of real-world assets from equities and treasuries to private equity is not just technological; it is regulatory. Connecting these high-value asset classes to the blockchain in a way that institutions can trust requires a clear framework, and Assia points to landmark shifts like Europe’s MiCA regulation and the SEC’s recent permissions for clearing houses as the paving stones for this future. The vision is clear: we are witnessing the convergence of digital assets and traditional capital markets. As institutions begin moving real-world assets on-chain, we are entering the first stages of a transformation that will redefine how global wealth is accessed, traded, and scaled. This is the conversation that took place at Paris Blockchain Week 2026. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

Can a blockchain be fully secure without a native token at its core? According to Turing Award winner @silviomicali, the answer is a resounding yes. At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, @silviomicali sat down with @JohnAlanWoods to discuss the Fiat Chain a groundbreaking, tokenless consensus architecture designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and on-chain infrastructure. By decoupling consensus from the token, the Fiat Chain removes the "market cap security" limitation of traditional networks, creating a pristine, regulatory-friendly environment capable of hosting trillions of dollars in real-world assets. Beyond its tokenless core, the architecture is entirely modular allowing developers to plug in their preferred smart contract languages and is built to be quantum-resistant from day one. With an MVP launch scheduled for Q2 2026 and plans for an integrated open-order book marketplace by September, the Fiat Chain is positioning itself as the new standard for institutional trust. This is the conversation that took place at Paris Blockchain Week 2026. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further. 📸 In Frame: @silviomicali and @JohnAlanWoods

The evolution from "experimentation" to "implementation" is the defining narrative of this year's Paris Blockchain Week. Our panel of experts representing the critical intersection of TradFi and digital asset infrastructure made one thing clear: the future isn't about choosing between traditional rails and blockchain; it's about building the hybrid architecture that makes them coexist. From the rise of tokenized money market funds to the critical need for global regulatory convergence, we explored how institutions are moving beyond the hype to build scalable, institutional-grade solutions. As we look toward the next 12 months, the focus is shifting toward trust, liquidity, and operational integration. The conversation is only just beginning. 📸 In Frame: Sabih Behzad (@DeutscheBank), Marat Faritov (@moodysratings), Catherine Chen (@binance), Stijn Vander Straeten (@CryptoFinanceAG), and @mikehiggins (@Ripple). #ParisBlockchainWeek2026

Trust is the ultimate currency in digital finance. At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, Marat Faritov (VP of Digital Finance, @moodysratings) cut straight to the core of the market’s biggest challenge: "What would be a good definition of a credible stablecoin?" For Mark Daly (CBO, @zerohashx), the answer is moving beyond the hype. It is a formula built on three pillars: the regulatory environment in which a stablecoin operates, the specific assets backstopping the token, and, crucially, the technical ability to redeem those assets in real time. As major global jurisdictions finalize their regulatory frameworks, the market is beginning to separate the temporary from the transformational. The companies that can prove their operational transparency will lead the next generation of institutional finance. This is the conversation that took place at Paris Blockchain Week 2026. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

How do you structure a crypto fund in Europe without getting the legal, tax, and regulatory framework wrong? On June 9, we are partnering with Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (@lpea_lux) for a webinar exploring how fund managers, investors, and service providers can navigate the legal, operational, and tax considerations of launching and managing crypto and DeFi funds within Luxembourg's financial ecosystem. What the webinar will cover: ➡️ Luxembourg's crypto and DeFi fund ecosystem and why it leads in Europe ➡️ Legal, regulatory, and tax structuring considerations for digital asset funds ➡️ Practical perspectives from asset managers already operating in this space If you are evaluating how to structure digital asset exposure within a regulated fund framework, this session delivers the answers from the people who have already built it. Register Now: lpea.lu/events/webinar-crypt…

At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, a distinguished panel of industry leaders gathered to discuss the accelerating convergence of traditional banking rails and digital assets. The conversation highlighted that the industry is moving faster than traditional players anticipate but with a necessary focus on compliance. The consensus was clear: the winners of this new era will be the organizations that successfully integrate a robust compliance layer into the DeFi ecosystem. As we move toward this next stage of institutional adoption, the focus remains on reliability, scalability, and establishing confidence in these new financial frameworks. This is the conversation that took place at Paris Blockchain Week 2026. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further. 📸In Frame: @HenriArslanian (@AcxCrypto), @rajachak75 (@StellarOrg), Salvador Yanez (@movantis_global), Scott Shay (@N3XTinc), Sabina Liu (@euKuCoin), and @reyeshmartha (@Fidelity).

Is tokenization the most attractive topic in financial industry innovation? According to @kerstpe Adviser at DG FISMA, European Commission, the answer is an unequivocal yes. For the past 30 years, Kerstens has focused on market infrastructure, where he has seen financial institutions generate significant revenue by exploiting existing system inefficiencies and friction points. Tokenization and blockchain offer a concrete opportunity to eliminate these friction points entirely. While this shift may disrupt current revenue streams for some institutions, Kerstens remains convinced that these technologies are poised to become the new operating system of financial markets. This is the conversation that Paris Blockchain Week was built for. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

The next generation already understands what most policymakers are still learning, and that, according to Dr Lisa Cameron, is exactly why this moment is so pivotal. Beyond the generational argument, Cameron drew one of the sharpest distinctions of the entire conference: Europe has the regulation but not yet the strategy. The United States has the strategy, made explicit in a White House report calling for all capital markets to move on-chain and for American companies to lead the technology, but has yet to fully establish the regulatory framework to match The collaboration between the digital asset industry and TradFi is happening now, in real time, and the regulatory clarity that Europe has built is the foundation that makes it possible. This is the conversation that Paris Blockchain Week was built for. And it is the conversation that Signal Week 2027 will take further.

What does tokenization actually look like when one of the world's largest banks is building it in production? Kara Kennedy, Co-Head of Kinexys at @jpmorgan , took the stage at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 to answer exactly that. The shift in the tokenization space is real, and it is being driven by what clients actually need. For liquid assets like money market funds and public securities, the infrastructure is not the problem. The opportunity lies in unlocking new utility: 24/7 access, peer-to-peer movement, and a transparency that centralised record-keeping models simply cannot deliver. The lesson from the front lines of institutional tokenization is that there is no single playbook. Different asset classes have different problems. The winners will be the ones who understand that distinction and build accordingly. J.P. Morgan is building accordingly. And conversations like this one are happening at Signal Week 2027.