Turkey's cryptocurrency adoption surges as Istanbul Blockchain Week returns in June 2026
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Turkey's cryptocurrency adoption surges as Istanbul Blockchain Week returns in June 2026
Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW) is Turkey's flagship Web3 conference and expo, bringing together founders, developers, investors, enterprises, creators, and policymakers in the heart of Istanbul.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsThe fifth edition of Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW), hosted by Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital, will take place from June 2 to 3, 2026, at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel.
Building on last year's success, this year’s event is set to welcome renowned industry leaders and organizations to one of the core crypto hubs between Europe and Asia, offering even greater opportunities for learning and engagement.
According to a recent report by Chainalysis, Turkey leads the Middle East and North Africa region as the largest cryptocurrency market, recording nearly $200 billion in annual on-chain transaction volume—almost four times that of the UAE. Challenging economic conditions have driven widespread crypto adoption in Turkey, making it both a financial necessity and a form of investment amid economic uncertainty.
Against this backdrop of rapid growth, Istanbul Blockchain Week will spotlight the city’s thriving ecosystem, evolving regulatory landscape, and innovative projects shaping the local and global Web3 revolution.
Erhan Korhaliller, CEO of EAK Digital and Founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week, said:
"We are thrilled to return with the fifth edition of Istanbul Blockchain Week, aiming to make it bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before. We look forward to building on last year’s success and creating an unforgettable experience where people can connect, learn, and shape the future of blockchain together."
Bringing the Global Web3 Community to Istanbul
From blockchain and AI experts, thought leaders, influencers, and enthusiasts, IBW 2026 is expected to attract thousands of participants from around the world, leveraging Istanbul’s strategic location between Dubai and London—two major financial centers—to explore the latest advancements in emerging technologies.
The two-day event will feature unique fireside chats, thought-provoking panel discussions, insightful deep dives, roundtables, and workshops highlighting the hottest topics in Web3, including real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, artificial intelligence (AI), regulation, privacy, and stablecoins.
Following the success of last year’s event—featuring speakers such as TRON founder Justin Sun, Executive Vice Chair of Turkey’s Capital Markets Board Ali İhsan Güngör, Chairman of OKX TR Mehmet Çamır, Co-founder and Chief Cryptographer at Mysten Labs Kostas Chalkias, CEO of Mythical Games John Linden, and CEO of Igloo Asia (Pudgy Penguins) Aaron Teng—IBW 2026 stands as the ideal platform for fostering meaningful connections, partnerships, and growth within the crypto and blockchain space.
As the countdown begins, IBW 2026 will unveil groundbreaking innovations and hands-on Web3 experiences. Early sponsorship opportunities are now open, offering premium visibility and engagement with a global Web3 audience.
For more information, visit https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/.
About Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW)
Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW) is Turkey’s flagship Web3 conference and expo, bringing together founders, developers, investors, enterprises, creators, and policymakers in the heart of Istanbul. Produced by EAK Digital, IBW showcases the technologies and individuals shaping cryptocurrency, DeFi, AI agents, gaming, and real-world assets. In recent editions, IBW has welcomed over 20,000 attendees and more than 500 speakers from leading protocols, exchanges, and institutions. The program includes main stage sessions, a large-scale expo, DeFAI Con, KOL Summit, investor roundtables, workshops, and curated networking events designed to drive real deal flow.
To learn more and purchase IBW tickets, visit https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/tickets/.
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