The BeInCrypto x Proof of Talk Institutional 100 Awards | Leaders in Digital Asset Adoption 2026

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Independent media awards for digital asset integration, innovation, governance and compliance judged by our Expert Councils.

Official ceremony live at Proof of Talk, Louvre Palace

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What is The BeInCrypto Institutional 100?

Each nominee is evaluated on their institutional impact across regulation, product, adoption and market leadership. An independent Expert Council of digital assets and traditional finance leaders will shortlist the top nominees.

Institutional Credibility

Our enhanced scoring framework sets the standard for how institutions are evaluated and provides a transparent benchmark for the industry.

Showcase your Leadership

Define your narrative and signal leadership to regulators, partners, and industry peers shaping the future of digital finance.

Global Reach

BeInCrypto connects you to millions of readers worldwide and a strong B2B community across finance, fintech and digital asset markets.

Longlist of Nominees

Explore the longlist of nominees across all six categories. Each nomination includes a full methodology and longlist — click to explore

REGULATION & GOVERNANCE

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Institutional Legal Counsel of the Year

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Best Digital Asset Compliance Program

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Best Crypto Corporate Governance

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Digital Currency Initiative of the Year

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Regulatory Framework of the Year

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CAPITAL MARKETS & INFRASTRUCTURE

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RETAIL TO CRYPTO BRIDGE

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DIGITAL ASSETS

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TOKENIZATION & ON-CHAIN FINANCE

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ENTERPRISE BLOCKCHAIN

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Our Judges

Retail to Crypto Bridge

• Best Digital Assets Neobank

• Best Digital Assets Fintech

• Best Multi-Asset Broker

• Best Onramp/Offramp Solution

• Best Market Predictions Solution

Retail to Crypto Bridge

• Best Digital Assets Neobank

• Best Digital Assets Fintech

• Best Multi-Asset Broker

• Best Onramp/Offramp Solution

• Best Market Predictions Solution

Retail to Crypto Bridge

• Best Digital Assets Neobank

• Best Digital Assets Fintech

• Best Multi-Asset Broker

• Best Onramp/Offramp Solution

• Best Market Predictions Solution

Capital Markets & Infrastructure

• Best Digital Asset Manager

• Best Trading Infrastructure

• Best Liquidity Provider

• Best Digital Asset Custody Provider

• Best Digital Asset Ratings & Analytics Provider

Capital Markets & Infrastructure

• Best Digital Asset Manager

• Best Trading Infrastructure

• Best Liquidity Provider

• Best Digital Asset Custody Provider

• Best Digital Asset Ratings & Analytics Provider

Capital Markets & Infrastructure

• Best Digital Asset Manager

• Best Trading Infrastructure

• Best Liquidity Provider

• Best Digital Asset Custody Provider

• Best Digital Asset Ratings & Analytics Provider

Access to Digital Assets

• Best Digital Asset Product

• Fund Manager of the Year

• Leader in Digital Asset Adoption

• Best Market Intelligence & Data Platform

Access to Digital Assets

• Best Digital Asset Product

• Fund Manager of the Year

• Leader in Digital Asset Adoption

• Best Market Intelligence & Data Platform

Access to Digital Assets

• Best Digital Asset Product

• Fund Manager of the Year

• Leader in Digital Asset Adoption

• Best Market Intelligence & Data Platform

Tokenization & On-Chain Finance

• Best Tokenization Platform

• Best On-Chain Finance Infrastructure

• Best Stablecoin Infrastructure

• Best Autonomous Agentic Payments Platform

Tokenization & On-Chain Finance

• Best Tokenization Platform

• Best On-Chain Finance Infrastructure

• Best Stablecoin Infrastructure

• Best Autonomous Agentic Payments Platform

Tokenization & On-Chain Finance

• Best Tokenization Platform

• Best On-Chain Finance Infrastructure

• Best Stablecoin Infrastructure

• Best Autonomous Agentic Payments Platform

Regulation & Governance

• Best Digital Asset Compliance Program

• Best Crypto Corporate Governance

• Institutional Legal Counsel of the Year

• Digital Currency Initiative of the Year

• Regulatory Framework of the Year

Regulation & Governance

• Best Digital Asset Compliance Program

• Best Crypto Corporate Governance

• Institutional Legal Counsel of the Year

• Digital Currency Initiative of the Year

• Regulatory Framework of the Year

Regulation & Governance

• Best Digital Asset Compliance Program

• Best Crypto Corporate Governance

• Institutional Legal Counsel of the Year

• Digital Currency Initiative of the Year

• Regulatory Framework of the Year

Enterprise Blockchain

• Best Blockchain Implementation

• Best Blockchain Infrastructure

• Best Web3 Ecosystem Development Program

Enterprise Blockchain

• Best Blockchain Implementation

• Best Blockchain Infrastructure

• Best Web3 Ecosystem Development Program

Enterprise Blockchain

• Best Blockchain Implementation

• Best Blockchain Infrastructure

• Best Web3 Ecosystem Development Program

Nominations are open

Companies operating across any of the award categories may submit for independent assessment under The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 methodology. A $3,000 assessment fee covers proprietary data scoring, peer benchmarking, and dedicated analyst review. Every assessment receives a full category report, nominee listing, and a nominee badge licensed for use in corporate communications, regardless of final selection.

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Global Authority. Institutional Audience.

Global Media Scale
March → September 2026

7M-11M

monthly readers

languages for global coverage

150k+

newsletter readers

100+

professionals behind the research, editorial and awards program

Business Community

20k+

verified B2B professionals · 70% c-level

18%

Crypto Exchanges

13%

VC & Private Equity

12%

Blockchain Infra

10%

Brokers & Market Makers

10%

Payments & Fintech

Compliance & Risk

Asset Managers & Funds

Banks & Neobanks

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Global Authority. Institutional Audience.

Global Media Scale
March → September 2026

7M-11M

monthly readers

languages for global coverage

150k+

newsletter readers

100+

professionals behind the research, editorial and awards program

Business Community

20k+

verified B2B professionals · 70% c-level

18%

Crypto Exchanges

13%

VC & Private Equity

12%

Blockchain Infra

10%

Brokers & Market Makers

10%

Payments & Fintech

Compliance & Risk

Asset Managers & Funds

Banks & Neobanks

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Media Partners

Key Dates

Editorial & Research

March-September

Dedicated editorial coverage for shortlisted candidate includes the creation of profiles, C-suite video interviews, category research and roundtable panel sessions. Post-ceremony coverage will include winner quotes and commentary from the judges.

Nomination open

APRIL 2026

Submit your application to participate

Longlist & Assessment

APRIL–MAY

Candidates screened across 25 categories using proprietary scoring, on-chain data, and company disclosures

Judge Shortlist

MAY–JUNE

Independent panel of judges blind-score nominees on various factors including innovation, readiness and future impact.

Ceremony & Winner Reveal

JUNE

Live announcement of the
The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 winners

Editorial & Research

March-September

Nomination open

APRIL 2026

Submit your application to participate

Longlist & Assessment

APRIL–MAY

Candidates screened across 25 categories using proprietary scoring, on-chain data, and company disclosures

Judge Shortlist

MAY–JUNE

Independent panel of judges blind-score nominees on various factors including innovation, readiness and future impact.

Ceremony & Winner Reveal

JUNE

Live announcement of the
The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 winners

The BeInCrypto 100 stood out for how well-run the entire process was; from nomination through to adjudication, it was transparent and credible. That matters in this industry. Recognising the institutions and individuals who are turning the vision of digital finance into reality is exactly the kind of initiative our space needs.

Michael Walsh

INED and Chair at Zodia Markets, and Kraken

Michael Walsh

INED and Chair at Zodia Markets, and Kraken

I think awards like the BeInCrypto 100 really matter, as they spotlight the people and projects doing the hard work; all too often, unglamorous, invisible work behind the scenes, to make our industry safer, more inclusive, and ultimately to get us to that billion users.

Rachel Conlan

CMO at Binance

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