Crypto Expo Europe
Crypto Expo Europe is an annual conference dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrency, bringing together professionals, innovators, and regulators to explore the latest developments in the industry. The event focuses on key topics such as technological advancements, regulatory updates, and market trends, providing a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration. It is a hub for industry stakeholders to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the future of blockchain and digital assets. [1]
2026
Crypto Expo Europe 2026 is scheduled for March 1-2 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bucharest, Romania. Positioned as the largest blockchain conference in Eastern Europe, the event is expected to host over 3,000 attendees and more than 100 speakers. The agenda focuses on key industry topics, including upcoming EU regulations like the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), the intersection of AI with blockchain, the institutional adoption of digital assets, and the future of tokenization. [1] [5] [6]
Key speakers announced for the event include:
- Justin Sun, Founder of TRON
- Sébastien Borget, Co-Founder of The Sandbox
- Victor Negrescu, Vice President of the European Parliament
- Ilie (Elijah) Puscas, Regional Manager for CEE at Binance
- Ignacio Aguirre Franco, CMO at Bitget
- Georg Harer, Co-CEO at Bybit EU
- Jide Fashola, Global Financial Infrastructure Lead at Cardano
- Caner Sevinc, Senior Corporate Counsel at Gemini
- Alessandro Da Rold, Policy & Government Relations, EMEA at Kraken
- Sabina Liu, Managing Director, EU at KuCoin
- Daniel Serb, VP of Business Development at MultiversX [6]
2025
Crypto Expo Europe 2025 occurred on March 2-3 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bucharest, Romania, serving as a hub for blockchain and cryptocurrency professionals across Eastern Europe.
The event focused on fostering industry collaboration and exploring innovative solutions, with key players like Binance , Crypto.com, KuCoin , and Kraken contributing to discussions on blockchain technology's future.
Speakers included regional leaders, business development experts, and academic researchers, addressing topics ranging from decentralized finance to institutional blockchain applications. The two-day gathering emphasized networking, strategic partnerships, and cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation advancements. [1] [2]
2023
Crypto Expo Europe 2023, held on March 19-20 in Bucharest, Romania, focused on rebuilding trust in the cryptocurrency market following challenges such as the FTX collapse. The event emphasized safeguarding customer funds against both external hacks and internal fraud while exploring blockchain's broader benefits. Featuring over 100 executives, the expo highlighted discussions on industry resilience and innovations, with participation from Binance, KuCoin, Gemini, OKX, and LBank. Key speakers included leaders from these platforms and experts in blockchain and fintech, fostering dialogue on restoring confidence and advancing the sector. [3] [4]
Speakers included:
- Ilie Puscas, Binance Country Manager - Allen Wei, Global CEO & Co-Founder, LBank - Jane King, CEO & Founder, LilaMax Media at the NASDAQ
- Ekaterina Daminova, Business Development at Gemini - Hussein Almahroot, Business Development Manager at OKX - Anton Starchenko, Business Development Manager, Eastern Europe, KuCoin - Daven Michaels, Executive Chairman, Current C Power
- Chris Sim, Director (Principal) / Venture CTO, BCG Digital Ventures
- Vasil Tuchkov, Founder & CEO, StudioRubik
- Shantnoo Saxsena, Founder, Encryptus
- Vilma Mattila, Founder & CBO, 5ire
- Vas Modinos, CEO and Founder, Blockready