Crafting the Cryptoeconomy Conference 2026

Get ready to attend the Crafting the Cryptoeconomy Conference 2026 that will be held on October 29-30, 2026, at Columbia University in New York. This two-day conference brings together researchers, academics, economists, and practitioners in the space of crypto and finance to talk about stablecoins, prediction markets, cross-border payments, banking, Ethereum, Layer 2 networks, tokenisation, and other topics related to the development of digital finance.

Organised By

The conference is hosted by Columbia University's Center for Digital Finance & Technologies, with support from the Uniswap Foundation and Avalanche Foundation.

Event Highlights

• Two days of talks and discussions on crypto and digital finance.
• Sessions on topics which includes stablecoins, payments, and prediction markets.
• Discussions around Ethereum and Layer 2 networks.
• Talks covering tokenisation and digital assets.
• A mix of academic research and industry perspectives.

Agenda Highlights

Prediction Markets
• Discussions on prediction markets and how they work.
Stablecoins in Practice
• More detailed view at stablecoins and their use in financial services.
Stablecoins & Cross-Border Payments
• How stablecoins could be used for international payments.
Stablecoins & Banking
• The impact of stablecoins on banks and financial services.
Quantum Computing & Blockchain
• Observing at how quantum computing could affect blockchain security.
Ethereum & Layer 2
• Discussion related  to Ethereum and the development of Layer 2 networks.
Tokenisation & Policy
• Tokenised assets and the policy questions surrounding them.
Tokenisation in Practice
• How tokenisation is being applied to different types of assets.
The Future of Equity Tokenisation
• A look at where tokenised equity markets could go next.

Speakers

The program features academics and industry professionals from Columbia University, Harvard University, Stanford University, Rutgers University, SEC, CFTC, Uniswap Labs, Offchain Labs, Pantera Capital, and other organisations.

Join Crafting the Cryptoeconomy Conference 2026 on October 29–30 at Columbia University in New York to hear different perspectives on blockchain, crypto, and the technologies changing financial markets.