Luna PR's Digital Assets & Tokenization Summit Unites Global Financial Leaders in Singapore to Explore the Future of Capital Markets

The fourth edition brought together leaders from Maelstrom, Pantera Capital, Cantor Fitzgerald and 21Shares to explore the convergence of institutional capital, AI and tokenization.

Singapore, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luna PR concluded the fourth edition of the Digital Assets & Tokenization Summit on October 9 at Monti Singapore, bringing together global financial leaders, institutional investors and technology innovators to examine how artificial intelligence, tokenization and digital assets are reshaping capital markets.

Held following TOKEN2049 and during the opening day of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend, the invitation-only Trackside Edition convened institutional asset managers, family offices and senior executives for discussions on emerging investment opportunities and the future of financial infrastructure. Building on previous editions in Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong, the summit further strengthened its position as a global platform connecting institutional capital with frontier technology.

The summit featured prominent speakers including Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom; Scott Lawin, President of Pantera Capital; Richard Galvin, Executive Chairman and CIO of Digital Asset Capital Management; Nico Pasquariello, Digital Assets Specialist at Cantor Fitzgerald; Duncan Moir, President and CIO of 21Shares; Atul Goyal, Managing Director, Equity Research at Jefferies; Junaid Shah, Non-Executive Director at Bitcoin Japan Corporation and former Managing Director at Morgan Stanley; Phillip Lord, CEO of Bitcoin Japan Corporation; and Sylvia To, Vice President at Bullish Capital.

Additional speakers included Fady Abdel-Nour of Antler; Patrick Ngan of Alchemy Pay; Daniel Ishag of Bakkt; Alice Liu of CoinMarketCap; Omer Husain of Pogun; and Ehud Tal of Sailo Technologies.

Among the standout conversations, Arthur Hayes joined Nikita Sachdev, Founder and CEO of Luna PR, for a fireside chat exploring his FLOP project and the possibility of autonomous AI agents financing their own computing power through decentralized financial infrastructure. The discussion highlighted how blockchain-based systems could enable AI agents to transact independently and participate in emerging machine-driven economies.

Scott Lawin of Pantera Capital examined the evolution of tokenization beyond early property-focused experiments toward practical financial infrastructure capable of transforming how assets are issued, distributed and traded. His discussion underscored the potential for tokenization to reshape existing financial systems rather than simply replicate traditional assets on-chain.

Meanwhile, a panel featuring Phillip Lord, Nico Pasquariello, Junaid Shah and Atul Goyal explored the accelerating pace of AI advancement and its implications for capital markets, examining how investment frameworks, valuations and capital allocation must evolve alongside rapid technological innovation.

Institutional adoption and regulatory readiness were also central to the discussions, with Haymond Rankin of Cayman Finance, Natalie Curtis of Walkers, Laura Birrell of the Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands and Paul Byles of FTS Cayman Islands sharing perspectives on the legal, regulatory and financial infrastructure needed to bring tokenization into mainstream institutional markets.

"The future of finance will not be defined by technology alone, but by how effectively institutions adapt to it," said Nikita Sachdev, Founder and CEO of Luna PR. "From AI agents financing their own computing power to tokenization becoming real financial infrastructure, the conversations in Singapore showed how quickly the boundaries of finance are shifting. The Digital Assets & Tokenization Summit is about bringing capital, innovation and decision-makers together to turn these developments into meaningful opportunities and shape what comes next."

Held against the backdrop of Marina Bay, the summit provided an exclusive setting for strategic networking and relationship-building among global investors, financial institutions and technology leaders.

The Singapore edition was supported by Cayman Finance, Walkers, the Blockchain Association of the Cayman Islands (BACI), FTS, Sailo Technologies, Pogun and Bitcoin Japan Corporation, reflecting collaboration across financial services, digital assets and emerging technology.

With four editions completed, the Digital Assets & Tokenization Summit continues to expand its international presence, connecting the institutions, investors and innovators shaping the next generation of global capital markets.

For more information and summit highlights, visit www.datsummit.io.

About Luna PR

Luna PR is a global strategic communications firm specializing in emerging technologies, financial services, and capital markets. Headquartered in Dubai, with offices in London and New York, the firm advises startups, publicly listed companies, financial institutions, and multinational organizations on corporate communications, reputation management, media relations, and executive positioning.

With expertise spanning digital assets, blockchain, artificial intelligence, fintech, robotics, and digital infrastructure, Luna PR helps organizations navigate complex markets, shape industry narratives, and engage stakeholders globally.

Combining international media relationships with strategic advisory capabilities, the firm delivers integrated communications solutions that strengthen institutional credibility, influence market perception, and support long-term business objectives.

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