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Istanbul Blockchain Week, organized by&nbsp;<a href="https://eakdigital.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Web3 marketing agency</a> EAK Digital is set to return for its fifth edition on June 2nd-3rd, 2026, at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel. Following last year’s success, this year’s event is gearing up to host prominent leaders and organizations in the industry, with more opportunities to learn at the heart of Eurasia’s key crypto hub.
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According to a recent report by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/middle-east-north-africa-crypto-adoption-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Chainalysis</a>, Türkiye leads the Middle East and North Africa’s largest cryptocurrency market, recording nearly $200 billion in annual on-chain transactions, almost four times that of the UAE. Challenging economic circumstances have driven substantial adoption of crypto in Türkiye, serving as an economic necessity and&nbsp; a form of investment to navigate financial uncertainties.
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Against this backdrop of rapid growth, Istanbul Blockchain Week will highlight the city’s thriving ecosystem, its evolving regulatory landscape, and innovative projects that are shaping the Web3 revolution locally and globally.
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Erhan Korhaliller, CEO of EAK Digital and founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week, said:&nbsp;“We are thrilled to return with the fifth edition of Istanbul Blockchain Week, aiming to make it even bigger, bolder and more impactful than ever. We look forward to building on last year’s success and creating an unforgettable experience where people connect, learn, and shape the future of blockchain together.”
<h2 id="span-span-strong-bringing-the-global-web3-community-in-istanbul-strong-span-span">Bringing the global Web3 community in Istanbul</h2>
From blockchain and AI experts and thought leaders to influencers and enthusiasts, IBW 2026 is poised to draw thousands of attendees from around the world, leveraging Istanbul’s strategic position between the major financial centres of Dubai and London to explore the latest in emerging technologies.
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The two-day event will host unique fireside chats, thought-provoking panels, insightful discussions, roundtables, and workshops showcasing the hottest topics in Web3, including real world asset tokenization, AI, regulations, privacy and stablecoins.
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Building on the success of last year’s edition, which featured speakers such as Justin SunFounder of TRON, Ali İhsan Güngör, Executive Vice Chairman of Capital Markets Board of Türkiye, Mehmet Çamır, Chairman of OKX TR, Kostas Chalkias, Co-Founder and Chief Cryptographer of Mysten Labs, John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, and Aaron Teng, CEO of Igloo Asia (Pudgy Penguins), IBW 2026 is the ideal platform for fostering meaningful connections, partnerships and growth within the crypto and blockchain industry.
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As the countdown begins, IBW 2026 is set to unveil groundbreaking innovations and hands-on Web3 experiences. Early sponsorship opportunities are now available to gain premium visibility and engagement with a global Web3 audience.&nbsp;
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For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/</a>.
<h2 id="span-span-strong-about-istanbul-blockchain-week-ibw-strong-span-span">About Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW)</h2>
Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW) is Türkiye’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 people shaping crypto, DeFi, AI agents, gaming, and real-world assets. Across recent editions, IBW has welcomed 20,000+ attendees and 500+ speakers from leading protocols, exchanges, and institutions. The program features a main-stage conference, large-scale expo, a KOL Summit, investor roundtables, workshops, and curated networking designed for real deal-flow.
To learn more and get IBW tickets, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/tickets/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/tickets/</a>.

Istanbul Blockchain Week returns in June 2026 amid surging crypto adoption in Türkiye

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