TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 The Complete Guide for Exchanges, KOLs, IBs and Web3 Teams
Most guides to TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 answer one question: who is speaking? This one answers the questions that decide whether the trip pays off. Which days matter most. Which ticket fits which goal. Where the real meetings happen. What the official programs offer and who they are for. How to get around a city that also hosts a Formula 1 Grand Prix that weekend. And, for the people Sigma works with every day, how exchanges, brokers, KOLs, IBs and token projects can turn one week in Singapore into measurable growth.
Event details below were checked against the official TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 website and TOKEN2049 FAQ on 3 October 2026. Third-party news and published announcements are identified in the source section at the end. The conference has not yet taken place, so 2026 attendance figures are organizer projections. The playbook sections are Sigma’s own view as a Finance and Web3 growth infrastructure network.
The Sigma team will be in Singapore during TOKEN2049 Week. If you are planning meetings, meet the Sigma team in Singapore.
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main conference | Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October 2026 |
| Daily hours | 7:30 am to 6:00 pm |
| Venue | Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956, all five floors |
| TOKEN2049 Week | 5-11 October 2026, 1,000+ side events |
| Expected scale (organizers’ pre-event figures) | 25,000+ attendees, 7,000+ companies, 160+ countries, 300+ speakers, 500+ exhibitors |
| Seniority | More than 60% C-level or founder-level |
| TOKEN2049 Institutional | 8 October, about 200 approved senior leaders |
| NEXUS startup competition | 7-8 October, US$250,000 prize pool |
| Origins hackathon | 6-8 October, 200 participants, US$150,000 prize pool |
| Closing party | AFTER 2049, 9 October, MBS SkyPark |
| Tickets | Last Bird US$699, Special Access Pass US$4,999 |
| Organizer | BOB Group Limited, Hong Kong |
| Sister edition | TOKEN2049 Dubai: 2026 edition postponed; next edition 21-22 April 2027 |
What TOKEN2049 is, and how it got this big
TOKEN2049 is a conference series organized by BOB Group Limited, a company registered in Hong Kong, which runs the TOKEN2049 website and events. The series has editions in Singapore and Dubai, and the organizers bill the Singapore edition as the world’s largest crypto event.
The history explains the format. The first TOKEN2049 took place in March 2018 at the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong with around 1,500 attendees. After the pandemic years and a period of editions in London, the conference announced its Singapore debut at Marina Bay Sands for 28-29 September 2022, timed with the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Founder Raphael Strauch described Asia at the time as the first home of TOKEN2049.
The Singapore move worked. The first Singapore edition was reported at over 7,000 attendees, and by 2025 the event had grown to roughly 25,000 attendees from more than 160 countries with 300+ speakers and 500+ exhibitors.
| Year | City | Approximate attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hong Kong (first edition) | 1,500 |
| 2022 | Singapore (first Singapore edition) | 7,000+ |
| 2025 | Singapore | 25,000+ |
| 2026 | Singapore | 25,000+ expected (organizers’ pre-event figure) |
The format grew with the crowd. The side-event week that started as Asia Crypto Week is now TOKEN2049 Week, and the conference has added an institutional program, a startup competition, a hackathon, a startup village and a closing party. For anyone attending TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026, that matters: the event is no longer a single venue but a seven-day market..
Why TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 matters for growth teams
Every edition reflects the market around it, and this one lands at a turning point for regulation.
The official report on the 2025 edition highlighted three themes: AI, real-world assets and institutional crypto adoption. The 2026 program builds on all three, with a larger AI track, a dedicated Institutional Stage, and speakers from Nasdaq, Franklin Templeton and large DeFi protocols on the same agenda.
The bigger change is regulatory. Over the past eighteen months the industry has divided into platforms with full licenses in major markets, such as MiCA in Europe, VARA in Dubai, MAS in Singapore or ASIC in Australia, and platforms still working with registrations, provisional approvals or no local approval at all. The maximum EU MiCA transitional period ended on 1 July 2026, while some national periods ended earlier. Compare entity-specific authorisations in Sigma’s Coinbase crypto exchange guide; a group brand, national registration and MiCA authorisation are different things.
That split changes the conversations at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026. Licensed platforms want distribution in the markets they can now serve. Others want partners who understand regional rules. KOLs and IBs need to know which platform they can legally send users to, and from where. Growth is no longer only about traffic. It is about entity, license and market.
For product and operational planning, read Sigma’s guide to blockchain consulting services. Licensing and audience targeting should be reviewed for each intended market.
The TOKEN2049 Week calendar, day by day
The two conference days sit inside a week. Plan the week, not just the conference.
| Date | What happens | Why it matters for business |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 5 Oct | TOKEN2049 Week side events begin | Quieter day for early one-to-one meetings |
| Tue 6 Oct | Origins hackathon starts; Special Access Pass program begins; many side events | One of the busiest side-event days; book key meetings here |
| Wed 7 Oct | Conference day 1; NEXUS pitches | Main stage, exhibition, private meeting rooms |
| Thu 8 Oct | Conference day 2; TOKEN2049 Institutional; NEXUS final | Institutional conversations peak |
| Fri 9 Oct | AFTER 2049 closing party; Singapore Grand Prix weekend starts | Relationship-building and informal follow-up |
| Sat 10 – Sun 11 Oct | Final side events; Grand Prix race on Sunday | Follow-up meetings with people staying on |
Allow extra time for meetings on 6-8 October, when the hackathon and main conference overlap. The official Formula 1 calendar places the Singapore Grand Prix on 9-11 October, with the race on Sunday 11 October. This overlap can put pressure on accommodation and transport.
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 tickets and passes: which one fits your goal
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 is in its final ticket release, with two passes on sale.
| Last Bird | Special Access Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | US$699 | US$4,999 |
| Conference, all stages and sessions | Yes | Yes |
| Exhibition and partner activations | Yes | Yes |
| Networking app | Yes | Yes |
| All-day hospitality and daily networking drinks | Yes | Yes |
| Complimentary Sui Basecamp access | Yes | Included in full access |
| Priority access and VIP credentials | No | Yes |
| Speakers Reception | No | Yes |
| TOKEN2049 Institutional | No | Yes |
| Speakers and Special Access Pass lounges | No | Yes |
| Concierge and curated TOKEN2049 Week portal | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed AFTER 2049 access | No | Yes |
The Special Access Pass turns the event into a four-day program from 6 to 9 October, with private receptions and closed-door sessions around the conference days. Its 2026 curated extras include a private unveiling of the Ferrari Luce and invitation-only evenings. It is aimed at founders, C-suite executives, investors and collectors.
Our view: a business development lead who will spend most of the week in pre-booked meetings gets strong value from the Last Bird ticket. The Special Access Pass makes sense when your counterparties are senior institutional decision-makers you cannot reach any other way, because it includes TOKEN2049 Institutional and the Speakers Reception.
Three rules worth knowing before you buy. Tickets are non-refundable. If a Singapore visa is refused, the ticket is not refunded. And buy only through the official TOKEN2049 ticket checkout, by card in USD or in crypto processed by MoonPay Commerce. Fake ticket and side-event sites appear every year.
One detail many attendees miss: registering for a ticket gives the organizer the right to use your company logo in its marketing. If that matters for your brand or a confidential project, raise it with the organizer before you register.
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 agenda: stages, themes and sessions worth your time
The stages
The 2026 program runs across several stages: the OKX Main Stage, the BingX Labs Stage, the MEXC Stage, the TON Stage, The Forum, the Bit Digital Stage and an Institutional Stage. Sessions run in parallel, so choosing in advance is essential.
For background on one of the main-stage exchange brands, read Sigma’s OKX crypto exchange guide, which distinguishes regional entities and licence conditions.
Confirmed speakers
The organizers’ confirmed list includes Shayne Coplan (Polymarket), Balaji Srinivasan (The Network State), Adena Friedman (Nasdaq), Jeff Yan (Hyperliquid Labs), Eric Trump (World Liberty Financial), Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom), Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (Gemini), Star Xu (OKX), Richard Teng (Binance), Jesse Pollak (Base), Jenny Johnson (Franklin Templeton), Joseph Lubin (Consensys), Charles Hoskinson (Input Output Group), Lily Liu (Solana Foundation), Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon Foundation) and Tom Lee (Fundstrat and BitMine). Formula 1 drivers Max Verstappen and Lando Norris are also on the line-up. Speakers can change, and the organizer publishes updates on the confirmed speakers page.
Day 1 sessions by business question
The times below come from the official TOKEN2049 Singapore agenda for Wednesday 7 October. All times are Singapore local time (UTC+8). Check the app on the day.
Exchange strategy. At 12:30 pm on the MEXC Stage, “Building the Next Global Trading Platform” puts Vugar Usi, CEO of MEXC, and Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of Payward and Kraken, on the same panel, moderated by Kelvin Sparks Jr. of The Block. At 10:10 am on the same stage, “Building the Neobrokerage” features Armani Ferrante of Backpack Exchange.
Onchain trading and derivatives. At 11:00 am on the OKX Main Stage, Jeff Yan of Hyperliquid Labs discusses rebuilding finance from first principles. Also at 11:00 am, on the MEXC Stage, Vladimir Novakovski of Lighter covers onchain options, derivatives and the US market. At 11:30 am on the Bit Digital Stage, Trasia presents its view of perp trading.
DeFi and institutions. At 10:20 am on the OKX Main Stage, “DeFi’s Institutional Breakthrough” brings together Stani Kulechov (Aave Labs), Guy Young (Ethena Labs), Kain Warwick (Infinex and Synthetix) and Robbie Petersen (a16z crypto). At 2:00 pm on the MEXC Stage, Pendle, Kamino and the Solana Foundation discuss the race to power global finance.
Stablecoins and payments. At noon on the MEXC Stage, Jesse Pollak makes the case for moving money onchain. At 12:15 pm, Henri Stern of Privy talks about where fiat meets crypto. At 12:45 pm on the BingX Labs Stage, Zach Witkoff (World Liberty Financial) and Bam Azizi (Mesh) discuss making stablecoins spendable. At 2:45 pm, Ethena and ether.fi cover stablecoin-powered neobanks.
AI and agents. Alex Pack of Hack VC opens the AI track at 10:20 am on the BingX Labs Stage. Emad Mostaque follows with “Intelligence You Own, Not Rent”. Alex Svanevik of Nansen asks whether agentic trading will outperform humans, and Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly speaks on crypto and agents at 2:40 pm on the main stage.
Market outlook. Tom Lee speaks at 10:00 am on the main stage, Arthur Hayes at 11:35 am and Raoul Pal at noon. Murad Mahmudov revisits the memecoin cycle at 11:15 am on the MEXC Stage, useful context for exchanges that compete on new listings.
Policy and US markets. At 2:00 pm on the OKX Main Stage, Eric Trump and Zach Witkoff discuss “The Future of Finance, Built in America”.
Official programs at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026
TOKEN2049 Institutional
The TOKEN2049 Institutional program is a private gathering on 8 October for about 200 individually approved participants, mostly MD level and above, from banks, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, trading firms and regulators. Access is by application, or included with the Special Access Pass. For platforms seeking institutional liquidity, custody or banking partners, this is the most concentrated room of the week.
NEXUS startup competition
NEXUS is the TOKEN2049 startup competition. Refer to the organizer’s current finalist and eligibility details before arranging meetings with teams. Early-stage Web3 startups pitch on 7-8 October for equity-free prizes from a US$250,000 pool. The 2026 edition drew more than 1,000 applicants, narrowed to a Top 50 and then ten finalists: The Risk Protocol, Liquida, Ask Gina, Gyld Finance, CRSHMARKET, Surge Credit, Crebit Pay, Helix, Bermuda and HUMAN.TECH. Early stage usually means incorporated from 2023 onwards with less than US$10 million raised. In 2025 the winner was Cap, a stablecoin protocol. Applications for 2026 are closed and the 2027 waitlist is open.
Origins hackathon
The TOKEN2049 Origins hackathon runs from 6 to 8 October with 200 participants building a working product in 36 hours across DeFi, infrastructure, NFTs and AI, with a US$150,000 prize pool and a live demo on the TOKEN2049 stage. Participants also get access to the main conference. AI Fusion Labs won in 2025 with PayperPlane, a browser extension for crypto payments on card-accepting websites.
Startup Village
A Startup Village stand costs US$4,900 and includes a two-day stand, five tickets, a ten-minute pitch or demo on the Startup Stage and a directory listing. It is open to companies incorporated from 2023 onwards that have raised less than US$5 million and have an MVP or live product. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Private meeting rooms
Bookable rooms inside the venue let you meet clients, partners and investors away from the crowd. On a floor with tens of thousands of people, a quiet room is what turns a conversation into a term sheet.
Sponsors, exhibitors and partnership routes
Sponsorship is structured into Title, Platinum, Gold and Silver tiers, plus Card, Institutional, Lifestyle, Media, Community and Affiliate partnerships. Title sponsors for 2026 are OKX, Sui, BloFin, Mesh, BingX and TRON, and ether.fi is the official Card Partner.
Two partnership routes are especially relevant to Sigma’s audience:
| Route | What it offers | Who should look at it |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate program | Commission on ticket sales generated from your audience | KOLs, influencers and community owners |
| Community Partner | Co-marketing benefits for large Web3 or fintech communities | Telegram, Discord and regional community owners |
Media accreditation and community or affiliate applications are handled through the official partners page. Published media coverage and announcements are listed at the end of this guide, with the relevant year and publication type.
Inside the venue: more festival than conference
The organizers describe TOKEN2049 Singapore as a pop-up city across all five floors of Marina Bay Sands. Beyond the stages there is a climbing wall, pickleball, boxing, a bull ride, pull-up and HODL challenges, and recovery facilities such as cold plunges and heat pods, grouped in the TOKEN2049 Experience Playbook around five themes: Network, Move, Recover, Nourish and Disconnect.
Side Quests, powered by Moongate, turn those activities into a game. You earn Llamapoints by completing challenges and redeem them at the Merch Store on Level 4. Indicative thresholds are 400 points for a cap, 800 for a T-shirt, 1,000 for a hoodie and 8,000 for a general ticket to TOKEN2049 Dubai or SuperAI. The store closes at 5:30 pm on both conference days.
The official TOKEN2049 app is the real working tool. It offers AI-driven attendee matchmaking, one-to-one and group meeting scheduling, contact scanning, a personalized agenda with calendar sync and an interactive floor plan with exhibitor booths.
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 side events: where most deals actually start
More than 1,000 side events run across TOKEN2049 Week, from summits and workshops to networking sessions, sport, dinners and parties. Many are free and listed in the official TOKEN2049 Week side-event directory, which filters by category, date and ticket type.
A few practical rules from experience:
You cannot attend everything, and trying to is the most common mistake. Pick the events where the people you need are most likely to be, and leave time for unplanned coffees.
Separate an application from a confirmed place. Many invite-only events approve guests individually, and capacity is limited.
Use the quieter days. The first two days of the week are the best time for meetings with people who will be fully booked once the conference starts.
For institutional teams, prioritise host-confirmed banking, custody, liquidity and tokenisation gatherings in the official side-event directory. Check each host’s own invitation and access rules before committing travel time.
Travel and logistics for TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026
Flights and hotels. Consult the official travel and accommodation page. Singapore Airlines is the official airline partner and offers discounted fares to ticket holders. Hotel partner TravelSwap offers discounted rates and accepts crypto or fiat, alongside preferential rates at hotels including PARKROYAL COLLECTION, Capella Singapore, InterContinental Robertson Quay, Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia and JW Marriott South Beach. With the Grand Prix starting on 9 October, book early.
Entry. Follow Singapore ICA entry requirements. Visitors generally must submit the SG Arrival Card within three days, including the arrival day; exemptions apply. The arrival card is free and is not a visa. Check the official visa requirements for your travel document well ahead of departure. Visa refusal does not qualify for a TOKEN2049 ticket refund.
Getting around. The MRT supports compatible contactless bank cards and Grab covers taxis and rides. After big sessions, hundreds of people leave Marina Bay Sands at once, and the MRT is often faster than waiting for a car.
Connectivity and security. Venue Wi-Fi is shared by tens of thousands of people, so a local eSIM is worth installing before you fly. For any booth activation or side-event claim, use a separate wallet that holds nothing you cannot afford to lose, and never scan unknown QR codes with your main wallet.
Sigma’s playbook: turning TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 into growth
This is the part generic guides leave out. Here is how we would approach the week depending on who you are.
For exchanges and brokers
Go with a target list, not a booth plan. Decide which regions you want to grow in the next two quarters, then list the KOLs, IBs, community owners and regional BD operators who can move users there. Book meetings before you fly and use the private meeting rooms for serious discussions.
Read more about Web3 conference marketing to connect meeting preparation, on-site activity and follow-up with measurable campaign goals.
Bring your licensing map. In 2026, partners ask which entity serves which country before they ask about commission. A one-page summary of your licenses and registrations saves time and builds trust.
For another example of how permissions vary across jurisdictions, consult the Bybit crypto exchange guide. Confirm the legal entity before discussing a referral partnership.
Use the exchange panels as competitive intelligence. When two large platforms discuss their strategy on one stage, listen for where they plan to expand and what they say about regulated markets.
Read Sigma’s Binance crypto exchange guide for context on regional approvals and enforcement history. A speaker appearance or sponsorship is separate from regulatory authorisation.
For KOLs and financial creators
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 is the best week of the year to compare platform offers side by side. Most major exchanges are present, several as title sponsors or stage partners. Before signing anything, ask three questions: which entity will hold your audience’s accounts, is that entity licensed or registered where your audience lives, and how is your commission tracked and paid.
Consider the TOKEN2049 affiliate program for your own audience, and think beyond single campaigns. Creators who grow fastest build infrastructure: affiliate tracking, Telegram bots, an owned website, SEO and a content system. Sigma’s crypto influencer marketing guide covers creator-led campaigns, while its chain attribution guide provides related measurement context.
For IBs and affiliates
Use the week to move from scattered referrals to structured partnerships. Meet two or three platforms at most, compare commission structures and retention support, and leave with written next steps.
The LBank crypto exchange guide provides another case for distinguishing AML registration from broader operating permissions when comparing counterparties. Bring your active user numbers and volume history, because the best IB deals are negotiated on data. Read more about Web3 go-to-market planning to connect referral partnerships with acquisition and retention goals.
For token projects
If you are preparing for a listing, TOKEN2049 is where exchange listing teams, market makers and launch partners are all in one place. Treat it as a readiness check, not a sales pitch. Know your token distribution, liquidity plan and community numbers before the meeting. No credible partner can guarantee a listing, and any offer that does should be treated with caution. Sigma’s token listing services guide explains listing preparation. Review crypto tokenomics before presenting distribution, incentives and liquidity assumptions to potential partners.
For regional growth teams
The crowd at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 comes from more than 160 countries, which makes it efficient for regional planning. Teams focused on MENA, the GCC, Europe or Persian-speaking communities can meet local KOLs and BD partners from those regions in one week instead of several trips. For message planning across markets, read Sigma’s crypto content marketing guide. Adapt the proposition to each audience’s language, product access and needs.
A 30-day scorecard for the event
Judge TOKEN2049 by outcomes, not by the number of business cards collected. Sigma’s crypto email marketing services guide offers related guidance for structured follow-up with consenting contacts.
| Metric | When to measure | What good looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified meetings held | During the week | Meetings with the counterparties on your target list |
| Follow-ups sent | Within 72 hours | Every meeting has an owner and a next step |
| Proposals or term sheets | Within 14 days | Concrete offers on the table |
| Signed partnerships | Within 30 days | Agreements with KOLs, IBs, platforms or partners |
| Activated users or volume | Within 30 days | Measurable activity from new partnerships |
Meet Sigma at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026
Sigma is a Finance and Web3 growth infrastructure network. We help exchanges, brokers, KOLs, IBs and token projects with user acquisition, KOL and IB networks, regional expansion, community growth and listing readiness.
The Sigma team will be in Singapore during TOKEN2049 Week. Use the meeting link below to arrange a conversation with Sigma during the event week.
Meet the Sigma team in Singapore
FAQ
When and where is TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026?
The conference runs on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October 2026, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm each day, at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore. TOKEN2049 Week runs from 5 to 11 October.
How much does a TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 ticket cost?
The Last Bird ticket costs US$699 and the Special Access Pass costs US$4,999. Tickets are non-refundable and sold only through the official checkout, by card or in crypto.
How many people attend TOKEN2049 Singapore?
Before the event, the organizers project 25,000+ attendees from 7,000+ companies in 160+ countries, with 300+ speakers, 500+ exhibitors and more than 60% C-level or founder-level attendees.
Who organizes TOKEN2049?
BOB Group Limited, a company registered in Hong Kong. The first TOKEN2049 took place in Hong Kong in 2018.
What is TOKEN2049 Institutional?
A private gathering on 8 October 2026 for about 200 approved senior leaders from banks, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, trading firms and regulators. It requires approval and is included with the Special Access Pass.
Who are the NEXUS 2026 finalists?
The Risk Protocol, Liquida, Ask Gina, Gyld Finance, CRSHMARKET, Surge Credit, Crebit Pay, Helix, Bermuda and HUMAN.TECH, competing for a US$250,000 prize pool.
Does TOKEN2049 clash with the Singapore Grand Prix?
The conference ends on 8 October. The Singapore F1 Grand Prix runs from 9 to 11 October, so the end of TOKEN2049 Week overlaps with race weekend, which affects hotels and traffic.
Can KOLs earn from TOKEN2049?
Yes. Influencers, KOLs and community owners can apply to the official affiliate program and earn commission on ticket sales from their audience.
Can I meet Sigma at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026?
Yes. The Sigma team will be in Singapore during TOKEN2049 Week. You can book a meeting on the Sigma TOKEN2049 page linked above.
Is there a TOKEN2049 event in Dubai?
Yes. Dubai is the sister edition. The official Dubai event update confirms that the 2026 event was postponed to 21-22 April 2027. It was not held on the originally planned April 2026 dates.
Disclaimer: This article is an independent event guide based on information published by the organizers and the third-party sources noted, reviewed on 3 October 2026. Agenda, speakers, prices and times may change; check token2049.com for the latest details. Financial markets, including crypto, forex, futures, derivatives and leveraged trading, involve risk. This content is for informational and strategic purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Sigma does not manage user funds, trade on behalf of users, or guarantee profits, withdrawals, listings or financial outcomes. Sigma may have commercial, partnership or referral relationships with some platforms named on this site. Any applicable commercial or referral relationship should be disclosed alongside the relevant offer.
News coverage and published announcements about TOKEN2049
This source list was checked on 3 October 2026, before the Singapore conference. It separates editorial reporting, media-partner announcements and commercial press releases. Reports about 2025 provide historical context and do not describe the outcome of the forthcoming 2026 event. The publications below are verified examples, not a claim to catalogue every article worldwide.
Singapore 2026: editorial reporting and media announcements
| Publisher | Published | Direct source | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoinDesk | 1 June 2026 | Cardano’s approved TOKEN2049 presence | Editorial reporting on Cardano governance and its Singapore participation plans. |
| BeInCrypto | 31 August 2026; updated 1 September | BeInCrypto’s Singapore media-partner announcement | The outlet’s planned NewsDesk and interviews at the conference; its media-partner relationship is disclosed. |
Singapore 2026: commercial press releases published by media outlets
These pages publish organizer or company announcements. Their presence on a recognised publisher’s website does not turn them into independent newsroom verification.
| Publisher | Published | Direct source | Publication type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Block | 6 August 2026 | Singapore 2026 event preview | Organizer press release supplied through Chainwire. |
| Cointelegraph | 30 September 2026 | BloFin’s sponsorship and afterparty plans | Commercial press release commissioned by BloFin. |
| Decrypt | 25 September 2026 | ChangeNOW’s Singapore program announcement | Company announcement distributed through Chainwire. |
| CryptoSlate | 1 October 2026 | BloFin’s conference presence | Labelled Sponsored PR; another publication of a company announcement. |
| GlobeNewswire | 6 August 2026 | Organizer’s Singapore 2026 announcement | Press-release distribution service; source identified as TOKEN2049. |
Historical Singapore coverage: 2025
| Publisher | Edition / date | Direct source | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reuters | 2 October 2025 | Reuters’ report from Singapore 2025 | On-site reporting on the previous edition. |
| Bloomberg | 2 October 2025 | Robinhood interview at TOKEN2049 | 2025 interview on tokenization. |
| The Straits Times | 2025 edition | Singapore conference reporting | Local reporting on the 2025 edition. |
| South China Morning Post | 1 October 2025 | Singapore 2025 attendance and policy context | News reporting on the previous edition. |
| Blockworks | 30 September 2025 | Solana’s Singapore demo-day finalists | Developer-event coverage around TOKEN2049 2025. |
| Financial Times | 5 October 2025 | Commentary on crypto and political conflicts | Opinion referencing a CNBC interview at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025; not an event logistics source. |
Other media named by the organizer
The organizer’s FAQ, linked near the beginning of this guide, names Bloomberg, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Reuters, CNA, The Straits Times, CoinDesk, The Block, Cointelegraph and Blockworks as outlets that covered the 2025 edition. Direct publications verified in this review are linked above. CNBC, The Wall Street Journal and CNA are included here on the organizer’s attribution; this list does not independently confirm a particular 2026 article from those outlets.
Related 2026 event-series news
Reuters’ 13 March 2026 Dubai event report covers the disruption to the Dubai edition. The organizer describes the change as a postponement to April 2027, as documented in the Dubai update linked in the FAQ above. This source concerns Dubai, not the forthcoming Singapore conference.
