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Inside Ibiza Tech Forum 2026: Stablecoins, RWA and the State of Post-MiCA <a href="https://pricpr.com/eur-usd/">European</a> Crypto

Ibiza Tech Forum’s fourth edition took place from May 19th to 22nd in various locations across the southern part of the island, including Caló de s’Oli Auditorium, Romeos Hotel, Hotel Bonito Ibiza, Es Jardins de Fruitera, and Cova Santa.

The four-day forum covered six key areas – artificial intelligence, banking and fintech, smart islands and mobility, health technology, Web3 and blockchain, and sports technology. However, for those in the digital asset industry, the most important day was Thursday, May 21st.

That was the day BeInCrypto stepped on the main stage.

Ibiza Tech Forum: Two panels, one through-line

Jakub Dziadkowiec, Editor-in-Chief of BeInCrypto Poland, led two popular sessions at the Caló de s’Oli Auditorium.

The first event, called “On-Chain and Unfiltered,” was a Stelar Fireside Chat that lived up to its name. It was a frank and honest conversation with Evan Luthra from KOL Capital and Yana Makhnyk from Generis, covering topics like influence, wealth, community, and the successes of Web3. The discussion wasn’t about praising the industry; instead, it challenged the idea that Web3 is purely based on merit, and explored who really controls the money and builds lasting influence when the hype dies down.

The second session was a discussion about Digital Assets, titled “Redefining Financial Infrastructure: Stablecoins, RWA and the Next Global Markets.” It featured the people actually creating the foundational technology, including Sam Buxton (Damex Founder & Chairman), Víctor Sáez (Kraken Director of Expansion & Strategic Partnerships), Nelson Enrique Moran (Trezora Founder & Chief Innovation Officer), María Sánchez (Reental Investor Relations Specialist), Erick Ortiz (Blockchain Advisor at BBVA), and Christopher Siedentopf (Founder of CRS Advisory & Head of Sales at Qapture Investments).

The conversation went beyond typical stablecoin discussions to focus on the core requirements for the system to function effectively – things like guaranteed settlements, clear regulations, and the ability to integrate real-world assets. These elements need to be in place before investors will fully trust and invest in the system.

What Thursday told us about European crypto in 2026

Thursday’s events showcased how the European crypto industry has adapted following the implementation of MiCA regulations. A key discussion, titled “Lost at Sea No More: How Europe’s Crypto Industry Survived to See MiCA,” brought together companies like MoonPay, Bit2me, Criptan, Bitvavo, and Mandioca, along with lawyers from Asensi Abogados. A common theme throughout the day was that European crypto businesses now see regulation not as a danger to their existence, but as a protective advantage.

This change was also apparent in other discussions. A panel called “The New Financial Backbone,” featuring representatives from Bitget, Bybit EU, Solana Foundation, TradingView, and FX Street, demonstrated how much the industry has matured. Just two years ago, getting all of those companies together would have seemed like a hopeful goal, but now it’s the standard. Plus, a presentation by Dynex CEO Daniela Herrmann on quantum computing highlighted that the big question is no longer *if* crypto will succeed, but *how* it will evolve and what new technologies will drive its future.

Ibiza Tech Forum 2026: A different kind of conference floor

The substance of the panels was only half of what made ITF 2026 work. The island shaped the rest.

The first day at Romeos Hotel not only marked the start of the event but also hosted the semi-finals of The Next Unicorn startup contest, establishing a pattern of focused daytime sessions and social evenings. The second day featured talks in Spanish about topics like smart transportation, artificial intelligence for businesses, future cities, and building a personal brand for founders. The afternoon shifted to SportTech, followed by a TradingView trading competition and a dinner party held at Hotel Bonito Ibiza.

The third day included a networking lunch at Es Jardins de Fruitera and a session focused on Female Founders & Investors, which smoothly led into the closing dinner at Cova Santa. This unique venue’s natural sound quality and landscape created a special atmosphere without needing elaborate setups often found in more well-known places.

Day four was dedicated to the most experienced attendees: a boat trip to Formentera with lunch and a swim in incredibly clear water. This was intentionally designed to provide a refreshing break from the previous three days and encourage continued discussion sparked during the main event. The goal is to give senior leaders a reason to stay until Friday and build on the conversations started on stage.

What BeInCrypto walked away with

In addition to speaking at two events, BeInCrypto completed around nine in-person interviews and established connections with over thirty executives – including CEOs and other top leaders – at cryptocurrency exchanges, technology companies supporting the industry, investment firms, and businesses in related fields like finance, sports, health, and artificial intelligence.

  • Teresa Castagnino — CEO and co-Founder at Like Group Management; Head Forbes of Mexican Caribbean
  • Yossi Goldsmith and Cristo Millar — IKAL
  • Iñaki Zubeldia — CEO and co-Founder at Yoseyomo and Inheritans, and Mayte Clara — Investor & Strategic Partner at Yoseyomo
  • Oleg Morgunov — Head of Growth & Partnerships, Europe & LATAM, TradingView
  • Jordi Urbea — CEO at Ogilvy Spain
  • Javier Pastor — Head of OTC at Bit2me
  • Georg Harer — Co-CEO at Bybit EU
  • Daniela Herrmann — CEO and co-Founder at Dynex
  • María Sánchez — Wealth Manager at Reental

Over the next few weeks, BeInCrypto will be publishing details from these discussions. Many of them centered around key questions from Thursday’s event, such as how Europe’s new regulations (MiCA) will actually work, the future of stablecoins and real-world asset infrastructure, and which institutions are prepared to fully use blockchain technology by 2026, instead of just talking about it.

From BeInCrypto’s perspective, Ibiza Tech Forum 2026 struck a perfect balance. It was intimate enough to allow meaningful conversations with anyone, substantial enough to make those conversations valuable, and relaxed enough that attendees remained accessible for follow-up discussions days after the event. This combination of qualities is surprisingly uncommon in the tech conference world.

Now that Europe has MiCA regulations, digital asset companies aren’t wondering *if* they should operate there, but *where*. Recent developments suggest Ibiza is becoming a strong contender as a prime location.

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2026-05-26 13:46