PARIS, April 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From April 15 to 16, 2026, one of Europe’s most important blockchain events, Paris Blockchain Week 2026, concluded in Paris, France. Under the theme ‘The Bridge between TradFi and Digital Assets’, the conference brought together regulators, financial institutions, Web3 projects and infrastructure providers to explore the convergence of digital assets and traditional finance.
As a leading provider of digital asset infrastructure, Cregis interacted with banks, payment providers, Web3 projects and corporate clients at stand 20A. The company demonstrated its expertise in institutional custody, corporate portfolios and payment infrastructure, sharing its global experience and advancing its strategic presence in Europe.
From story to implementation: Europe accelerates institutional adoption
On the regulatory front, frameworks such as MiCA provide clarity and predictability for the market. Many financial institutions and payment providers noted at the conference that clear regulation is an important catalyst for institutional adoption and lays the foundation for broader applications of digital assets.
Stablecoins and on-chain payments emerged as a central discussion point. In the areas of cross-border payments, business settlements and treasury management, stablecoins are evolving from crypto-native tools to essential infrastructure that connects traditional finance with the on-chain economy. “How to build efficient, compliant settlement networks” became a frequent topic of discussion.
Demand from the business community is also changing. Unlike the past, which focused primarily on trading infrastructure, today’s market is prioritizing system-wide capabilities such as custody security, treasury efficiency, and compliance and risk management frameworks. This trend reflects the increasing integration of digital assets into enterprise-level financial systems.
Paris Blockchain Week: a major convergence of regulations, institutions and technology
The Paris Blockchain Week has reaffirmed its role as a crucial connector in the European blockchain ecosystem. From regulators outlining compliance pathways to traditional financial institutions exploring digital asset adoption, and Web3 enterprises developing infrastructure and real-world use cases, the conference highlighted a clear trend: digital assets are increasingly integrating with existing financial systems rather than existing as isolated ecosystems.
Europe’s unique position is striking. The relatively mature regulatory landscape provides stability for industry development, while strict compliance requirements set higher standards for infrastructure. This makes Europe not only a regulatory stronghold, but also a testing ground for the adoption of digital assets in the real world.
Cregis: access to the European market through excellent infrastructure
During the event, Cregis engaged with potential partners in the areas of institutional custody, stablecoin payments and on-chain treasury management, confirming the strong demand for compliant digital asset infrastructure in Europe.
Richard, co-founder of Cregis, said: “It is clear from this conference that Europe is entering a phase of development focused on compliance and infrastructure. Institutional clients are prioritizing security, scalability and compatibility with existing financial systems, perfectly aligned with the capabilities we have built.”
He added that Cregis will continue to expand in Europe and explore partnerships with local banks, payment providers and enterprises to advance stablecoin payments, on-chain settlements and enterprise wallet solutions in real business scenarios.
“We are seeing double-digit growth across our pan-European customer base, reinforcing our confidence in the region’s long-term opportunities,” said Shawn Yan, CEO and founder of Cregis. “The evolving policy environment in Europe, especially the greater regulatory clarity created by MiCA, opens a meaningful space for compliant digital asset adoption at scale. Given this momentum, we are formally increasing our investments in Europe in 2026 to better serve customers across the region. Our focus is on supporting diverse customer needs with the right mix of payment infrastructure, governance controls and deployment models – from always-on treasury and settlement workflows to institutional-grade private custody infrastructure.”
As the digital asset industry enters a new phase, payments, custody and treasury management infrastructure will become an important bridge between TradFi and Web3. The Paris Blockchain Week 2026 allowed Cregis to deepen connections with global partners and sharpen its strategic direction in Europe. As regulatory clarity improves and institutional demand increases, Europe is poised to become a major growth engine for digital asset infrastructure.
About Cregis
Cregis is a global provider of enterprise-grade digital asset infrastructure, providing secure, scalable and compliant solutions for institutional clients.
Its core offering – MPC-based self-custody wallets, Wallet-as-a-Service and crypto payment solutions – is trusted by more than 3,500 crypto exchanges, fintech companies, digital banks, payment service providers (PSPs), forex brokers and Web3 companies to accept, send and manage digital assets seamlessly and securely.
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