The Bangkok event will bring together policymakers, global financial institutions and blockchain innovators to examine the future of digital assets, tokenisation and financial technology.
Binance is set to bring together global financial leaders, technology innovators, policymakers and digital asset industry players in Bangkok for its flagship Binance Blockchain Week 2026, as the convergence of traditional finance, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology reshapes the global financial industry.
The two-day event, scheduled for November 28–29, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, will be held under the theme Evolve, reflecting the growing integration of conventional financial systems with digital asset infrastructure.
Binance, the global blockchain-powered financial platform, said the event comes at a critical moment for the digital finance industry, as tokenised stocks, real-world assets, cryptocurrency payments and traditional financial services increasingly converge.
The discussions will examine how emerging technologies are transforming capital markets, expanding access to financial services and creating new opportunities for businesses, investors and consumers.
The first wave of speakers includes senior policymakers from emerging digital finance jurisdictions, highlighting the growing role of governments in shaping the regulatory environment for blockchain adoption.
Among them are Gizzat Baitursynov, Vice Minister at Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, and Shaun Tan, Head of Crypto and Fintech Growth at Gelephu Mindfulness City in Bhutan.
Their participation reflects an expanding shift towards collaboration between regulators, financial institutions and technology companies in developing frameworks that support innovation while strengthening consumer protection.
Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng said emerging markets were increasingly influencing the direction of digital finance, challenging the traditional dominance of established financial centres.
“Regulatory innovation is no longer confined to traditional financial centers. Increasingly, emerging jurisdictions are shaping the future of digital finance,” Teng said.
He added that regulatory frameworks and financial infrastructure being developed today would influence investment flows, business expansion and the competitiveness of future financial markets.
The event will also feature prominent figures from the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries, including Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom; Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance and Giggle Academy; Matthew Roszak, Chairman of Bloq; and Sushant Singh of Tether’s Asia-Pacific expansion team.
Institutional finance and tokenisation take centre stage
A major focus of this year’s programme will be the growing participation of traditional financial institutions in digital asset markets.
Representatives from global investment management, securities, payments and blockchain companies will explore how tokenisation and blockchain infrastructure are transforming investment products and financial transactions.
The speakers include Dan Maley, Asia-Pacific Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock; Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets Ecosystem Development at Franklin Templeton; Kelly Sohn, Head of Digital Assets at Mirae Asset Securities (HK) Limited; and Min Linn, Managing Director and Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance.
Payments and financial technology companies will also be represented, with Nischint Sanghavi, Head of Digital Currencies for Asia Pacific at Visa, and Yuki Jinguji, Head of Financial Business Development at PayPay Corporation, among the speakers.
Other participants include Thomas Chen, Chief Business Officer at BNB Chain; Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alpaca; Ella Zhang, Managing Partner and Head of YZi Labs; and Athena Y, Chief Executive Officer of United Stables.
Their participation underscores the growing interest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure, particularly in areas such as cross-border payments, digital currencies, tokenised securities and real-world asset markets.
The programme will further examine developments in cryptocurrency research, market intelligence and on-chain analytics, featuring Nic Puckrin of Coin Bureau, Joshua de Vos of CoinDesk, Alex Svanevik of Nansen, Anastasia Melachrinos of Kaiko and Roosa Kivisto of DeFiLlama.
AI, regulation and the future of digital finance
Artificial intelligence will also feature prominently in discussions on how technology is changing financial services, including information access, investment management and digital asset trading.
Binance Co-CEO and Co-Founder Yi He said the industry needed to balance technological innovation with stronger user protections and improved access to financial services.
“As traditional finance and digital assets converge, our focus remains constant: improving access, strengthening user protections, and delivering seamless experiences,” she said.
Senior Binance executives expected to participate include Richard Teng and Yi He, alongside Chief Marketing Officer Eowyn Chen, Head of Asia-Pacific SB Seker, Head of VIP and Institutional Catherine Chen, and Head of Exchange and Trading Shunyet Jan.
Other company representatives include Thomas Gregory, Vice President of Payments and Fiat; Jeff Li, Vice President of Product; Antonio Alvarez Lorenzo, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer; and Nirun Fuwattananukul, Chief Executive Officer of Binance TH by Gulf Binance.
The organisers said additional speakers would be announced in the coming weeks.
Bangkok emerges as a digital finance meeting point
The return of Binance Blockchain Week to Asia comes as the region strengthens its position in cryptocurrency adoption, fintech development and digital financial infrastructure.
Following previous editions in Singapore, Istanbul, Paris and Dubai, the Bangkok gathering is expected to attract thousands of blockchain developers, institutional investors, fintech executives, policymakers and industry stakeholders.
For emerging economies, including those across Africa, developments in blockchain-based payments, tokenisation and digital financial infrastructure present opportunities to improve cross-border transactions, expand financial inclusion and attract investment.
However, the expansion of digital assets also raises questions around consumer protection, financial stability, cybersecurity and regulatory oversight, making international cooperation increasingly important.
Ahead of the main event, Binance will host a special pre-event session on Binance Live through Binance Square on November 17 at 11:00 UTC. The session will feature special guests and a $5,000 red packet giveaway.
Binance Blockchain Week 2026 has secured Celo (CELO) as its Title Sponsor, while Kite (KITE) and Plasma (XPL) will participate as Platinum Sponsors.
