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The Digital Asset Summit (DAS) 2026 is a leading 3-day institutional crypto and digital finance conference on March 24-26, 2026, in Newyork, UAE. This event brings together the greatest minds creating the institutional crypto future. The next chapter of digital finance, where innovation meets regulation and money meets opportunity, will be unlocked over the course of three days at this prestigious international conference. The premier meeting place for innovators, asset managers, and allocators reinventing digital finance is DAS 2026. Anticipate thought-provoking discussions, well-known speakers, and in-depth information on how institutions are implementing digital assets. Organize By: Blockworks is a reputable information platform at the heart of the cryptocurrency sector that turns complicated data into research, world-class events, and practical insights. Event Highlights: 150+ speakers delivering expert-led sessions. $4.2T+ AUM represented by global institutions. 2,500+ attendees from 35+ countries. 45 curated sessions exploring cutting-edge finance. 3 days of elite networking opportunities. Key Themes: Onchain Institutional Finance: Major institutions like BlackRock and JPMorgan are moving financial assets onchain, transforming how securities and treasuries are settled. Digital Assets in Public Markets: Institutional investors are gaining more exposure through IPOs, DATs, and ETFs in the digital asset ecosystem. Stablecoins and Global Payments: Discussions focus on how stablecoins and digital asset payments are reshaping global financial transactions. Investor’s Perspective: Insights from leading digital asset investors on managing venture, hedge, and institutional portfolios. DeFi & Risk Management: Experts explore DeFi developments, including lending markets, protocol design, and risk management strategies. US & Global Digital Asset Policy: Examination of new regulations and policies shaping the future of digital assets worldwide.   Perspectives to Expect: Manager’s view on digital asset portfolio strategies. Allocator insights from sovereign funds and family offices. Policy & Regulation Focus: U.S. and global frameworks are reshaping the digital asset landscape. Conversations with top policymakers and regulators. Speakers  Paul S. Atkins - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Chairman Samara Cohen - BlackRock, Global Head of Market Development Stephen I. Miran - U.S. Federal Reserve, Governor Michael S. Selig - U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Chairman Paolo Ardoino - Tether, Founder and CEO Who you can expect to meet Asset Managers. Crypto ecosystem. Financial institution. Allocators. Service providers. Policy and regulatory. The Digital Asset Summit 2026 stands as a powerful platform where global institutions, innovators, and regulators unite to shape the future of crypto and digital finance.