The digital assets industry is entering a new phase of maturity, driven by increasing institutional adoption, evolving regulatory frameworks, and rapid technological innovation that is transforming the way we think about investments, payments, and the future of finance.
From crypto assets and stablecoins to the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) and the integration of artificial intelligence into financial services, the sector is undergoing profound change while creating new opportunities for businesses, investors, and financial institutions worldwide.
These developments will be at the heart of the Digital Assets and the Future of Finance Summit 2026, taking place on 7 July 2026 at City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol, Cyprus.
Global Industry Leaders on the Future of Digital Assets
One of the summit's highlights will be the panel discussion:
"Digital Assets – The State of the Market | Crypto, Digital Currencies & the Future of Finance."
The session will bring together internationally recognised leaders from the digital assets and fintech sectors, including:
- Francesco Ranieri Fabracci, Head of Tokenization Expansion, Tether
- Mikaela Kantor, Chief Legal Officer, Teroxx Global Group
- Ouriel Ohayon, CEO & Co-founder, Zengo
The panel will examine the current state of global digital asset markets and the key trends shaping the industry's evolution. Speakers will discuss the growing role of regulated crypto exchanges and next-generation market infrastructure, the relationship between centralized and decentralized finance (CeFi and DeFi), their practical applications, and the evolving approaches to risk management.
The discussion will also explore how artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies are transforming payments, transactions, and financial operations, while highlighting emerging investment models enabled by the tokenization of real-world assets.
Special attention will be given to developments in digital payments, settlement infrastructure, and cross-border transactions, as well as the long-term sustainability and future outlook of digital asset markets.
A New Financial Reality
As financial markets continue their transition towards a more digital, interconnected, and technology-driven ecosystem, digital assets are becoming increasingly important for banks, institutional investors, fintech companies, and financial market participants.
Discussions surrounding cryptocurrencies, tokenization, digital payments, and next-generation financial infrastructure have moved beyond innovation and are now central to strategic decision-making across the global financial services industry.
Bringing the Industry Together
The Digital Assets and the Future of Finance Summit 2026 will bring together regulators, banks, fintech companies, crypto asset service providers (CASPs), payment institutions, institutional investors, and senior decision-makers from Cyprus and abroad to exchange insights and discuss the technologies shaping the future of finance.
Who Should Attend
The summit is designed for senior executives and professionals from:
- Banks and investment firms
- Fintech companies
- Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs)
- Payment Institutions and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs)
- Hedge funds
- Private equity and venture capital firms
- Regulatory authorities and policymakers
- Blockchain technology providers
- Institutional investors
- Compliance and risk professionals
- Senior decision-makers monitoring developments in the digital economy
For further information and registrations, please click here.
Diamond Sponsor: Ecommbx
Gold Sponsors: Crypto.com, ETORO, Hadron by Tether
Silver Sponsors: Copla, Teroxx, K. Treppides & Co Limited & Moneygate
Sponsor: IMR/University of Nicosia™
Ecosystem Partner: TechIsland
With the Support of: CFA Society Cyprus
Media Partners: CBN (Cyprus Business News), INBusiness Magazine, GOLD Magazine, The Cryptonomist
Organiser: IMH
Telephone: +357 77777741
Email: events@imhbusiness.com
Website: www.imhbusiness.com
