Proof of Talk 2026 concluded in Paris on June 2–3, 2026, following three days of discussions and announcements on digital assets, artificial intelligence, traditional finance, and regulation, with a preliminary Day 0 gathering in Versailles. The conference brought together approximately 2,500 senior executives, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders at the Palais du Louvre. The event served as a venue for multiple industry announcements, including a strategic partnership between Franklin Templeton and MoonPay, the public presentation of Citi's GPS Tokenization 2030 report, and updates from Euroclear on its Pythagore tokenization initiative targeting Europe's €300 billion commercial paper market for a fourth-quarter 2026 launch.
Franklin Templeton and MoonPay Announce Strategic Partnership, Citi Presents GPS Tokenization 2030 Report
Asset management firm Franklin Templeton and MoonPay revealed a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to tokenized financial products within the on-chain economy. The announcement was made on the event's main stage by Franklin Templeton Chief Executive Officer Jenny Johnson, who later joined a live Bloomberg Crypto broadcast alongside Bitcoin developer Adam Back.
Citi used the conference to publicly present its GPS Tokenization 2030 report, titled Wall Street On-Chain, for the first time. The report estimated the current market for tokenized digital investments at approximately $17 billion and outlined future growth opportunities for institutional adoption.
Euroclear provided an update on its Pythagore tokenization initiative, confirming that the project targeting Europe's €300 billion commercial paper market remains on schedule for launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Additional announcements included updates from crypto custody provider Zodia Custody, whose Chief Executive Officer Julian Sawyer discussed the company's acquisition by a traditional financial institution as a sign of increasing integration between digital assets and mainstream finance. Manifold Labs introduced its enterprise-focused compute hardware platform, Targon Pro. Ampersend unveiled a real-time compliance screening solution developed with TRM Labs. Representatives from Base presented Base MPC, a new infrastructure initiative designed to support scalable on-chain operations. CertiK released its latest Skynet security report, highlighting the growing importance of stablecoins within the global financial system.
Conference Features Discussions on Tokenization, AI, Stablecoins, and Startup Competition
The conference program featured discussions across multiple stages and networking forums, covering topics including tokenized finance, artificial intelligence, blockchain infrastructure, and digital asset regulation. Speakers included executives and industry figures such as Jenny Johnson, Adam Back, Stani Kulechov, Tom Lee, Caroline D. Pham, Ronit Ghose, Ken Moore, Jody Mettler, Emma Landriault, and others.
Decentralized artificial intelligence was another major theme of the event. Bittensor co-founders Ala Shaabana and Jacob Steeves participated in discussions examining the role of decentralized AI networks and their growing relevance to institutional markets.
Stablecoins remained a central topic. The 2026 Stablecoin Roundtable brought together approximately 50 senior representatives from organizations including Aave, the Bank of England, BlackRock, Paxos, and Robinhood to discuss issues related to liquidity, interoperability, and the future role of stablecoins in financial markets.
The conference hosted the 2026 edition of Proof of Pitch, a startup competition featuring blockchain and AI-focused projects. ReplyCorp and Parthenon were selected as winners following presentations before industry participants and investors.
The event received coverage from major financial and digital asset media outlets, including Bloomberg, Fortune, Forbes, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, and The Block. Organizers described the 2026 edition as one of the largest gatherings of institutional and blockchain industry stakeholders, reflecting the continued convergence of traditional finance, digital assets, and emerging technologies.
FAQ
What did Franklin Templeton announce at Proof of Talk 2026?
Franklin Templeton and MoonPay announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to tokenized financial products within the on-chain economy. The announcement was made on the event's main stage by Franklin Templeton Chief Executive Officer Jenny Johnson.
When is Euroclear's Pythagore tokenization initiative scheduled to launch?
Euroclear confirmed that its Pythagore tokenization initiative, targeting Europe's €300 billion commercial paper market, remains on schedule for launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.
How many attendees participated in Proof of Talk 2026?
Approximately 2,500 senior executives, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders attended Proof of Talk 2026 in Paris.
