Could This Be the Year of Bank-Issued Stablecoins? View It Unfold at MERGE Madrid
Madrid, June 18, 2025– With over 861 million users internationally, the crypto market is getting in a brand-new stage: adoption at scale. In this context, combine Madrid 2025, held at the renowned Palacio de Cibeles from October 7– 9, positions itself as a must-attend occasion to understand, prepare for, and lead the future of digital finance and blockchain technology.
Several banks will gather at MERGE Madrid from October 7 to 9. This edition will tackle essential topics such as institutional adoption, the impact of regulation on the market, and a pulse look at retail use. Madrid becomes the conference point for the crypto market– from fintechs and banks to startups, procedures, and major corporations embracing Web3 as a driver of innovation. In its third edition, MERGE will welcome over 3,000 participants, 500 international companies, and more than 200 prominent speakers, ranging from central banks and banks to leading blockchain protocols, emerging startups, and global corporations currently leveraging Web3 as a strategic development driver.
Will Spanish Banks Issue Their Own Stablecoins?
Stablecoins are becoming blockchain’s real killer app, creating genuine utility even for non-crypto-native users. In France and Germany, Société Générale and Deutsche Bank have already launched corporate stablecoin projects. In the U.S., banking consortia are discussing joint stablecoin efforts to enhance efficiency and scalability. MERGE Madrid 2025 will be the ideal stage to examine and discuss these developments, combining traditional finance and native Web3 communities. Confirmed participants include Santander, BBVA, BNP Paribas, TowerBank, Wenia (Bancolombia), and many others.
A Complete Week of Vision, Tech, and Web3 Culture
This year, MERGE Madrid expands into a multi-layered experience, designed around a weeklong program connecting every part of the ecosystem.
October 7: Private roundtables with regulators at MERGE Institutional, followed by a VIP Cocktail.
October 8–9: The main conference, the heart of the event, will explore business strategies, global policy, digital finance, immersive art, cultural experiences, and Web3 adoption frameworks.
October 10: MERGE Tech Top, a full day of developer bootcamps, workshops, and technical sessions.
October 11–12: The weekend Hackathon, where innovation comes to life.
This structure ensures representation from decision-makers and regulators to the developers shaping the future from code. MERGE transforms Madrid into a true bridge between institutional, technical, and creative worlds, shaping the future of the token economy.
The Bridge Between Latin America and Europe
MERGE Madrid strengthens its role as a strategic connection point between Europe and Latin America, bringing together institutions, governments, and organizations from both regions around Web3 technology. Previous editions have welcomed institutions like the Central Bank of Brazil, Argentina’s Central Bank, Argentina’s National Securities Commission, El Salvador’s Digital Assets Commission, the European Banking Authority, and governments from Madrid and Buenos Aires, many of whom are returning in 2025. This transatlantic connection takes on special significance as MERGE coincides with Hispanic Heritage Week, positioning Madrid as a capital of Ibero-American collaboration in decentralized economics.
A World-Class Speaker Lineup
MERGE is growing in every direction– and its speaker agenda is no exception. The 2025 edition features over 200 top professionals and global C-level leaders, curated to provide a 360° view of the Web3 community: Traditional banks: Key figures include Coty de Monteverde (Banco Santander), Francisco Maroto (BBVA), David Cunningham (Citi), Gabriel Campa (TowerBank), and Pablo Arboleda Niño (Bancolombia)– all leaders in institutional investment and crypto asset adoption. Native Web3 projects: Influential voices such as Staci Warden (CEO at Algorand Foundation), Cassie Craddock (Managing Director UK & Europe at Ripple), Robby Yung (CEO at Animoca Brands), Eric Piscini (CEO at Hashgraph), Charles d’Haussy (CEO at dYdX Foundation), and Robert Drost (CEO at Eigen Foundation) will be present, driving infrastructure, DeFi, and the convergence of AI and Web3. Major corporations and fintech: The program includes executives like Damu Winston (Global Head of Web3 Innovation at Amazon), Esteban Sadurni (Director of Digital Assets and Blockchain at Checkout.com), Michael Higgins (International CEO at Hidden Road), Dotun Rominiyi (Innovation Leader at London Stock Exchange Group), and Jaime de Mora (CTO for Startups & Unicorns at Microsoft EMEA), showcasing the technical and strategic role of digital transformation.
Top-Tier Industry Support
Great events attract great partners. This year, MERGE is backed by leading companies such as: BingX, Bit2Me, Ripple, ATH21, Boerse Stuttgart Digital, ikigii by Towerbank, Arbitrum, Asensi Abogados, Avenia, BSV Blockchain, Chainlink, CryptoMKT, EigenLayer, Finreg360, Lace, Notabene, Parfin, Stakely, Taurus, TRM Labs, and WOW!?
To learn more about Merge Madrid, visit their website: Merge Madrid
