Ready to dive into the world of crypto this autumn? We’ve compiled a list of the most exciting crypto events happening around the globe. 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 the Ethereum Foundation’s Adrian Li.
When: September 16-19
Where: Osaka, Japan
Info: https://www.edcon.io/en/
With Japan advancing new legislation reclassifying crypto as financial instruments and institutional interest in Ethereum driving ETH higher, EDCON 2025 returns to Japan for its 8th global edition. EDCON brings the Ethereum community to Osaka for a high-stakes conversation on protocol evolution, financial integration, and the path to real-world adoption.
Taking place September 16-19 at Congrès Square Grand Green, the event is expected to draw over 6,000 developers, researchers, founders, and policymakers, produced in collaboration with public sector partners and enterprises including the Osaka Innovation Hub.
EDCON will be held as part of the larger Global Startup Crossroads–Osaka. Events such as the Global Startup EXPO 2025 at the Osaka–Kansai Expo are also scheduled to take place concurrently.
“Hosting EDCON in Osaka strongly 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 the recent progress in Japan’s
cryptocurrency regulations, establishing Osaka’s vibrant business community in a unique position to fully seize new opportunities.”
This year’s program features keynote speakers including Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation with participation from major L2s, DeFi protocols, Japanese enterprises, and financial institutions.
From Regulation to Real-World Infrastructure
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently proposed reclassifying crypto 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 tax, and stablecoin integration across banks, fintechs, and public infrastructure.
This policy shift sets the stage for EDCON 2025’s core focus: building compliant and scalable systems on Ethereum from protocol upgrades to real-world deployment.
Conference topics will include:
● Stablecoins & Tokenized Finance: Regulated issuance, Japan’s FX use case, RWA integration
● Ethereum Protocol & Roadmap: Fusaka upgrade, ZK-EVMs, PeerDAS, blob scaling, zkFOCIL, ePBS, cross-L2 interoperability
● Crypto x AI: DeFAI, verifiable ML, AI governance & alignment via DAOs
● Cryptography and Privacy: Privacy-preserving identity & reputation, ZKPs, FHE, MPC, post-quantum cryptography
● Consumer Applications: Wallet UX, mini-app ecosystems and the road to mass adoption
● Decentralized Acceleration (d/acc): infrastructure sovereignty, DeSci, open-source innovation acceleration
From Community to Community
Since its inception, the Community Ethereum Development Conference (EDCON) has been a community-driven gathering, staying true to its mission of fostering communication and collaboration among Ethereum communities worldwide.
For EDCON2025, the EDCON Team is leading a series of collaborative initiatives in partnership with communities across the ecosystem, each creating unique stages and experiences:
● Student Session with the Japan Student Web3 Association, bringing together student representatives from around the globe to explore how the next generation can participate in Ethereum.
● Two Workshops with BGIN on cybersecurity and privacy pool standardization.
● Workshop with Open Build on the theme of open source.
● Workshop with Uniswap Foundation on Uniswap v4 Hooks
● VC Connect Stage with Web3 Salon | AWAJ, A pitch competition dedicated to emerging 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 speaker, sponsor, and community partner applications at https://www.edcon.io/.
Kaspa Experience: First Kaspa Community Conference
When: September 13, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany
Info: https://experience.kaspa.events/
As the crypto industry matures beyond its early promises and speculative mania, a new kind of technology is stepping forward, one that blends 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 gathering. It’s a showcase of the most advanced proof-of-work blockchain ever built, featuring instant confirmation, 10 blocks per second, and a roadmap scaling far beyond what Bitcoin or Ethereum have achieved. The event highlights Kaspa as the fastest, safest, and most decentralized cryptocurrency on the planet, and the foundation of a new era of financial and data settlement.
“At Wolfy’s Bar, we believe crypto belongs in everyday life—not locked away on charts and exchanges. The Kaspa Experience is our chance to show the world how fast, feeless payments can transform how businesses and communities connect. We’re excited to join other innovators proving that crypto’s real power lies in real-world adoption.” ~ Wolfy
Beyond Bitcoin. Beyond the Hype.
Over the past 16 years, the world has witnessed crypto rise from cypherpunk ideals to media spectacle. Bitcoin proved sound digital and 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 prove that blockchain isn’t 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 truly be. We want builders, businesses, and anyone curious about the future of finance and technology to come and discover how Kaspa can empower their vision.”
~ Ashton Wood, Kaspa Alliance for Transparency