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Global blockchain conference illustration showing major cities and network connections, representing crypto and blockchain events in 2026.

Major Blockchain Conferences to Watch in 2026: The Global Web3 Calendar

January 4, 2026 Gonzalo

From Hong Kong to Paris and Tokyo, 2026 will be packed with flagship blockchain events shaping crypto, DeFi, NFTs and Web3 innovation worldwide.

Illustration showing Amundi tokenizing a €5 billion fund on Ethereum, highlighting institutional blockchain adoption.

Amundi Tokenizes €5 Billion Fund on the Ethereum Blockchain

November 28, 2025 Gonzalo

Amundi has tokenized a €5 billion investment fund on Ethereum, signaling growing institutional adoption of blockchain in traditional finance.

Illustration inspired by The Economist’s global outlook for the world economy in 2026.

The World Ahead 2026: How The Economist’s Cover Foresees a Turbulent New Era

November 12, 2025 Gonzalo

The Economist’s “World Ahead 2026” cover reveals a world torn between progress and crisis — where technology, war, and health collide.

Illustration representing the European Parliament passing MiCA crypto regulation, featuring EU symbols and digital asset oversight themes.

Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

January 27, 2025 Gonzalo

Bitpanda earns MiCA licence, streamlining EU crypto operations. The unified regulatory framework boosts investor protection and market growth potential.

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European MP Rejects CBDC, Advocates for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

December 17, 2024 Gonzalo

European MP Sarah Knafo rejects the digital euro, calling it a “totalitarian temptation,” and advocates for a Bitcoin reserve to safeguard financial freedom.

EU Council Gives Final Approval to Landmark MiCA Crypto Regulation

May 18, 2023 Gonzalo

The EU Council finalizes MiCA, setting the first unified crypto regulation across Europe, addressing investor protection, AML, and market stability.

EU Council Approves DAC8, Expanding Tax Reporting Rules to Crypto Transfers

May 16, 2023 Gonzalo

The EU Council approves DAC8, a directive extending tax reporting to crypto transfers and tightening anti-money laundering and tax evasion oversight.

European Parliament Approves Landmark MiCA Law Regulating Crypto Across the EU

May 4, 2023 Gonzalo

The European Parliament has passed the landmark MiCA regulation, introducing unified crypto laws across all EU member states, including licensing, consumer protection, and transaction tracing rules.

MiCA Ushers in a New Era for Global Crypto as Europe Takes the Lead

May 3, 2023 Gonzalo

Europe’s MiCA framework establishes clear rules for the crypto industry, marking a new chapter for digital assets. Experts say it could make Europe a global blockchain hub while the US lags behind.