The cryptocurrency industry is taking another significant step toward institutionalization. Ahead of the key summit The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FoMGL), which will take place from September 29 to October 2, 2026, in Washington and New York, a strategic alliance has been announced that will strengthen the bridge between the private sector of digital assets and government regulators.
As part of this partnership, the Expert Council on Law and Regulation is officially being launched. Its public debut will take place during the New York portion of the program, at the United Nations headquarters. This is a symbolic choice of venue: it is here that the interests of global policy, capital flows, and technological innovation intersect.
Agenda: From Capitol Hill to the UN halls
The GBA program promises to be packed. Discussions will kick off on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers will debate the impact of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing on the financial system. Key topics include asset tokenization, digital currencies, and adapting regulatory frameworks to new realities. The culmination will be a one-day summit at the National Press Club, featuring representatives from regulatory bodies and industry leaders.
Among the confirmed speakers are high-ranking officials and industry veterans, including representatives from the United Nations Pension Fund, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the SEC's crypto asset working group, the World Bank, as well as executives from Ripple, Circle, and Coinbase. Of particular note is the participation of technology pioneers—such as the co-inventor of blockchain and the founder of Cardano—which guarantees a deep technical level of discussion.
My analysis: Why this matters for the market
The creation of such a council is not merely a formality. It is a signal that the crypto industry is moving from a survival phase to a phase of active participation in shaping the rules of the game. GBA, which unites representatives from more than 500 government agencies and 50 working groups, has already established itself as a serious player in the field of global internet governance. Integrating expert opinion into this process is a critically important step for reducing regulatory risks and increasing market predictability.
The New York program at the UN headquarters will be open to the public free of charge, while for the Washington portion, the promo code BEINCRYPTO20 provides a 20% discount on tickets. This is a rare opportunity for industry professionals to witness how the future of digital law is being shaped.
As an analyst, I see this event as an important marker: the dialogue between regulators and business is ceasing to be confrontational and becoming constructive. This creates a healthier environment for long-term investments and innovation in the sector.