The Next Phase of Digital Assets

The digital assets industry stands at a defining crossroads. Momentum has accelerated in recent years - from Trump’s policy shifts in the US to Europe’s landmark MiCA rollout - as policymakers, banks and innovators compete to shape the next era of finance.

Tokenisation is transforming capital markets, while the battle between stablecoins, tokenised deposits and CBDCs remains unresolved. Around the world, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure build-outs and institutional adoption are converging to determine who sets the rules - and who captures the value. 

Hosted by the Financial Times ahead of the Digital Assets Summit 2026, this webinar will bring together FT editors to debate the forces redefining the global digital assets industry - from geopolitics and regulation to technology and market structure -  and what they mean for competitiveness, stability and trust in 2026 and beyond.

Which regions will set the pace on digital asset regulation and what does global fragmentation mean for markets?

Will private stablecoins, central bank digital currencies, or tokenised deposits form the backbone of digital money?

Can real-world assets, deposits and treasuries move beyond pilots to deliver liquidity and real market impact?

Can AI, blockchain, and new infrastructure deliver the resilience needed for a truly digital financial system?

How do you manage the coexistence of legacy and digital rails? Which geographies and sectors risk being excluded, and how do we ensure fair access?

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Digital Assets Summit
13-14 May 2026, London and Online

The Digital Assets Summit will tackle the key themes shaping the future of digital assets in 2026 and beyond, spanning geopolitics, technology, climate, global business, and investment.