Deloitte’s DAC 2026 Concludes with Industry Awards

On Thursday 5 March 2026, Deloitte Luxembourg hosted its fourth Digital Assets Conference (DAC), bringing together professionals and innovators to examine the growing convergence between traditional finance and the digital asset economy.

According to Deloitte, the conference provided a platform to discuss key developments and challenges shaping digital finance in Europe. 

“Convergence between traditional finance and the digital asset economy is now a defining feature of the European financial landscape, shaping market structures, infrastructure transformation and business priorities. This year’s edition highlighted how traditional financial institutions and digital asset players are becoming increasingly intertwined, with tangible results now evident across the industry as collaboration deepens and the market matures,” said Thibault Chollet, Partner at Deloitte Luxembourg.

Looking at market evolution since the 2025 edition, speakers reflected on developments shaping the digital asset landscape and shared perspectives on the road ahead. They highlighted the importance of well-defined operating models, resilient frameworks and strong cross-industry collaboration.

A panel discussion explored practical experiences of integrating digital assets into existing financial ecosystems, examining opportunities and challenges from strategic, operational and regulatory perspectives. The conference concluded with the Digital Assets Awards 2026, recognising contributions to the digital asset ecosystem.

“The discussions at DAC 2026 underscored Luxembourg’s role as a trusted European hub for the development of digital assets,” said Laurent Collet, Partner at Deloitte Luxembourg. “With regulatory clarity, institutional-grade infrastructure and a strong culture of collaboration, the ecosystem is well positioned to support the next phase of scalable and compliant digital finance,” she added.

The jury comprising industry leaders from the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI), the Luxembourg Bankers' Association (ABBL), Luxembourg’s Ministry of Finance, Luxembourg for Finance, LHoFT, the Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LPEA), and Deloitte selected three winners based on their innovation, visionary leadership and contributions to the growth of Luxembourg's digital assets ecosystem.

The award Initiative of the Year honours the most innovative and impactful project in digital assets.

According to Deloitte, the winner, Franklin Templeton, has demonstrated exceptional creativity and forward-thinking capacities, contributing to the sector’s advancement.

He developed Franklin Templeton’s On-Chain Money Market Fund (MMF), a blockchain-based money market fund and sub-fund of Franklin Templeton OnChain Funds domiciled in Luxembourg. The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) authorised the fund under the EU Money Market Fund Regulation. The fund operates as a constant NAV UCITS MMF and invests in short-term public debt securities.

The Entity of the Year award recognises an organisation that has played a key role in driving the growth of the digital assets industry in Luxembourg and beyond by offering support and tools for success.

According to Deloitte, the winner, Zodia Custody, operates in Europe through Zodia Custody SA, which has its headquarters in Luxembourg. The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) supervises the company under the EU’s MiCAR framework. From Luxembourg, it provides custody, settlement and on-chain services for regulated financial institutions seeking exposure to digital assets within established governance and risk standards.

The award Personality of the Year celebrates an individual who has made a “notable” impact in the digital assets space, demonstrating leadership, innovation and influence.

Deloitte awarded Georges Bock, Founder and CEO of Investre SA, a Luxembourg-based platform developing distributed ledger infrastructure for regulated fund issuance and lifecycle management. Georges is active in industry and policy dialogue, including through ALFI and EFAMA, and hosts The Final Block podcast, contributing to the advancement of regulated tokenised fund infrastructure in Luxembourg and Europe.