Ibiza Tech Forum 2026 Highlights European Crypto Industry's Post-MiCA Landscape

The Ibiza Tech Forum 2026 was a four-day conference that took place from May 19 to 22 in Ibiza, Spain. The event brought together industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in the digital assets space, with a particular focus on European crypto post-MiCA.

One of the key themes of the conference was the shift in the industry's approach to regulation. According to several attendees, European operators have moved from viewing regulation as an existential threat to seeing it as a moat, providing a competitive advantage over other regions.

The event saw several panels and roundtables on topics such as stablecoins, RWA infrastructure, and the next global markets. These discussions highlighted the need for more comprehensive regulatory alignment and settlement guarantees in order to support the growth of the industry.