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

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.

The

Winners.

Categories

100

Winners

2026

EDITION

Ceremony · June 2, 2026

REGULATION & GOVERNANCE

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Best Digital Asset Compliance Program

Best Crypto Corporate Governance

Institutional Legal Counsel of the Year

Regulatory Framework of the Year

CAPITAL MARKETS & INFRASTRUCTURE

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RETAIL TO CRYPTO BRIDGE

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ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS

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TOKENIZATION & ON-CHAIN FINANCE

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ENTERPRISE BLOCKCHAIN

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Inside the Institutional 100

A closer look at the people, moments, and conversations behind BeInCrypto’s premier Institutional 100 Awards.

Our Judges

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

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

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

The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards was a fantastic opportunity to recognize the accelerating convergence between traditional financial infrastructure and blockchain innovation. The evening served as a vital focal point for celebrating how decades of institutional leadership are successfully merging with the cutting-edge technology of the digital asset sector.