Ready to dive into the world of cryptocurrencies this fall? We have compiled a list of the most exciting crypto events happening around the world. Get ready to connect with innovators, learn about the latest trends, and explore the future of the industry.
As Japan opens up crypto regulations, EDCON 2025 heads to Osaka
Ethereum’s flagship conference returns September 16-19 with keynotes from Vitalik Buterin and Adrian Li of the Ethereum Foundation.
When: September 16-19
Where: Osaka, Japan
Information: https://www.edcon.io/en/
With Japan moving forward on new legislation that reclassifies cryptocurrencies as financial instruments and institutional interest in Ethereum driving ETH higher, EDCON 2025 returns to Japan for its eighth global edition. EDCON brings the Ethereum community to Osaka for a high-stakes conversation about the protocol’s evolution, financial integration, and the path to real-world adoption.
The event, which will take place from September 16 to 19 at Congrès Square Grand Green, is expected to attract more than 6,000 developers, researchers, founders and policymakers, produced in collaboration with partners and public sector companies, including the Osaka Innovation Center.
EDCON will be held as part of the Global Startup Crossroads–Osaka. Events such as Global Startup EXPO 2025 are also planned to be held simultaneously at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
“Holding EDCON in Osaka firmly demonstrates our unwavering commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and driving the adoption of innovative technologies that will shape Osaka’s dynamic future,” said Osaka Prefecture and the Osaka Business Development Agency (Osaka Innovation Hub). “These initiatives perfectly complement recent advances in the Japanese economy.
cryptocurrency regulations, putting Osaka’s vibrant business community in a unique position to fully take advantage of new opportunities.”
This year’s program features keynote speakers including Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation, with participation from leading L2s, DeFi protocols, Japanese companies, and financial institutions.
From regulation to real-world infrastructure
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently proposed reclassifying cryptocurrencies as a financial product under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA). The move signals growing institutional alignment and could pave the way for licensed ETFs, lower capital gains taxes, and the integration of stablecoins into banks, fintechs, and public infrastructure.
This policy change sets the stage for the main focus of EDCON 2025: building scalable and compatible systems on Ethereum from protocol upgrades to real-world deployment.
Conference topics will include:
● Stablecoins and tokenized finance: Regulated issuance, Japan currency use case, RWA integration
● Ethereum Protocol and Roadmap: Fusaka Update, ZK-EVM, PeerDAS, Blob Scaling, zkFOCIL, ePBS, Layer 2 Interop
● Crypto x AI: DeFAI, verifiable ML, AI governance and alignment via DAO
● Cryptography and privacy: Privacy-preserving identity and reputation, ZKP, FHE, MPC, post-quantum cryptography
● Consumer applications: Wallet UX, app ecosystems, and the path to mass adoption
● Decentralized Acceleration (d/acc): infrastructure sovereignty, DeSci, accelerating open source innovation
From community to community
Since its inception, the Ethereum Community Development Conference (EDCON) has been a community-driven gathering, staying true to its mission of fostering communication and collaboration between Ethereum communities around the world.
For EDCON2025, the EDCON team is leading a series of collaborative initiatives in partnership with communities across the ecosystem, each creating unique milestones and experiences:
● Student session with the Japan Web3 Student Association, bringing together student representatives from around the world to explore how the next generation can participate in Ethereum.
● Two workshops with BGIN on cybersecurity and standardization of privacy pools.
● Workshop with Open Build on the topic of open source.
● Workshop with Uniswap Foundation on Uniswap v4 Hooks
● VC Connect Scenario with Web3 Salon | AWAJ, a pitch competition dedicated to new Web3 startups.
● Super demo with Akindo, will showcase the next generation of Ethereum projects
How to register Get the latest information on passes, as well as requests from speakers, sponsors and community partners at https://www.edcon.io/.
Kaspa Experience: First Kaspa Community Conference
When: September 13, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany
Information: https://experiencia.kaspa.events/
As the cryptocurrency industry matures beyond its initial promises and speculative mania, a new type of technology is advancing, one that combines Internet-level performance with bulletproof decentralization. That technology is Kaspa, and this September in Berlin, the world will experience it up close.
The Kaspa Experience is more than just a community meeting. It is a showcase of the most advanced proof-of-work blockchain ever built, with instant confirmation, 10 blocks per second, and a roadmap that goes far beyond what Bitcoin or Ethereum have achieved. The event highlights Kaspa as the fastest, most secure and decentralized cryptocurrency on the planet, and the foundation of a new era of financial and data settlement.
“At Wolfy’s Bar, we believe that cryptocurrencies belong in everyday life, not locked away in charts and exchanges. The Kaspa Experience is our chance to show the world how fast and free payments can transform the way businesses and communities connect. We are excited to join other innovators proving that the true power of cryptocurrency lies in global adoption real”. ~ wolf
Beyond Bitcoin. Beyond the hype.
Over the past 16 years, the world has witnessed the rise of cryptocurrencies from cypherpunk ideals to media spectacle. Bitcoin proved that digital, decentralized money was possible, Ethereum brought programmable contracts, and meme tokens made headlines, but often at the cost of credibility. Kaspa is none of these. It’s the next chapter, maybe another volume.
“We created The Kaspa Experience to demonstrate that blockchain is not just code, it’s a living economy. This event is where people will see and touch how fast, practical and open a decentralized network can really be. We want builders, companies and anyone curious about the future of finance and technology to come and discover how Kaspa can power their vision.”
~ Ashton Wood, Kaspa Alliance for Transparency
