The crypto industry has reached a pivotal moment, with the 'tokenization of everything' becoming a reality. Consensus 2026, taking place in Miami from May 5-7, will be a summit where industry leaders discuss the future of crypto and its integration with traditional finance. The event will feature a speaker roster that includes representatives from Mastercard, PayPal, and Morgan Stanley, among others.
The conversations at Consensus 2026 will focus on the playbook for 24/7 markets, settlement rails, custody infrastructure, and regulatory guardrails. Stablecoins have become a crucial part of the infrastructure, providing a settlement layer for cross-border payments and competing with SWIFT. Tokenized assets, such as treasuries and real estate, are becoming increasingly popular, with institutions like Franklin Templeton and T. Rowe Price building on public blockchains.
Prediction markets have also emerged as a powerful onboarding tool, allowing users to trade on the outcomes of various events. With 20,000 expected attendees, Consensus 2026 will be a working summit for people who are already building the future of finance.
The tokenization of everything is no longer a theory, but a reality that is already underway, and Miami is where the industry will decide what it looks like at scale.