RegulationDec 2025
MiCA Implementation: What Institutions Need to Know
A comprehensive overview of the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation and its implications for institutional investors operating in the European market.
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Digital Assets Forum
The Institutional Forum for Digital Assets and Digital Finance
Insights, frameworks and dialogue for banks, asset managers and the institutional crypto industry.
Digital Asset Forum is a professional platform dedicated to the institutional adoption of digital assets and the transformation of financial markets.
The forum addresses digital assets not as a speculative trend, but as financial infrastructure that is reshaping capital markets, investment processes and regulatory frameworks. Its purpose is to provide clarity, structure and informed perspectives for institutions navigating this evolving landscape.
Understanding the Shift
Why Digital Assets Matter
From speculative narratives to financial infrastructure
Digital assets represent a fundamental shift in how value is issued, transferred, settled and governed.
Banks, asset managers and financial institutions are increasingly required to understand digital assets beyond price movements. Topics such as custody, regulation, tokenization, risk management and market structure have become central to institutional decision-making.
Digital Asset Forum exists to support this transition with high-quality content, expert dialogue and institutional context.
Our Focus Areas
Topics Covered
Institutional Digital Assets
Understanding digital assets as an institutional asset class requires a clear view on market structure, custody models, liquidity, governance and risk.
Regulation and Compliance
Regulatory frameworks such as MiCA are reshaping how institutions can engage with digital assets. Coverage of regulatory developments and governance considerations.
Tokenization and Digital Finance
Tokenization of financial instruments and real-world assets is transforming issuance, settlement and asset management.
Market Infrastructure
From custody and trading to settlement and data analytics, institutional digital asset markets require robust infrastructure.
Innovation and Future Outlook
Emerging areas such as institutional DeFi, stablecoins, programmable finance and AI-driven analytics shaping the future of financial markets.
Knowledge Hub
Insights and Knowledge
Digital Asset Forum curates articles, analyses and expert perspectives designed for institutional audiences. The focus lies on clarity over complexity, enabling decision-makers to understand risks, opportunities and structural developments without unnecessary technical noise.
TokenizationDec 2025
The Rise of Tokenized Securities in Europe
How European financial institutions are embracing tokenization for capital markets efficiency and what this means for the future of securities.
InfrastructureNov 2025
Institutional Custody: Best Practices and Standards
An analysis of custody solutions and security standards for institutional digital asset management, including regulatory considerations.
Strategic Content Partner
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Building the Global Digital Assets Industry
Digital Asset Forum is powered by the European Blockchain Convention (EBC) — Europe's leading blockchain and digital asset event series, founded in Barcelona in 2018.
EBC has connected over 40,000 professionals across its editions, bringing together financial institutions, regulators, technology innovators and industry leaders building the global digital assets industry.
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Global Reach
40,000+ professionals
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300+ Speakers
Per edition
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Since 2018
12 editions
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Institutional
Banks & asset managers
Digital Assets Forum by EBC
Upcoming Events
Institutional ConferenceAbu Dhabi, UAE Partner of Vienna Blockchain Week 2026
Digital Assets Forum Abu Dhabi (DAFME 1)
The Middle East edition — senior decision-makers from global banks, sovereign wealth funds, regulators, and institutional DeFi leaders convene under ADGM's regulatory framework.
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May 2026
Blockchain ConventionBarcelona, Spain Partner of Vienna Blockchain Week 2026
European Blockchain Convention 2026 (EBC12)
Europe's leading blockchain event returns to Barcelona — 6,000 attendees and 300 speakers across two days of high-impact discussions, networking, and deal-making.
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Sep 2026
16–17 September
Institutional ConferenceLondon, UK Partner of Vienna Blockchain Week 2026
Digital Assets Forum 2027 — London (DAF4)
The 4th edition of the premier Digital Assets Forum by EBC. Top leaders from traditional finance, crypto, and regulation explore institutional digital assets in London.
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Feb 2027
1–2 February
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Part of Vienna Blockchain Week 2026
The Digital Assets Forum takes place as part of Vienna Blockchain Week, one of Europe's leading blockchain and digital asset events bringing together institutional investors, regulators, technology innovators and industry leaders.
Vienna Blockchain Week provides the ideal setting for institutional dialogue on digital assets, offering a curated programme of conferences, workshops and networking opportunities in the heart of Europe's financial landscape.
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Get Involved
Digital Asset Forum welcomes engagement from financial institutions, asset managers, technology providers, researchers, policy stakeholders and industry experts. Whether through content contributions, dialogue or collaboration, the forum aims to foster constructive exchange at an institutional level.
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