SBC Summit Launches Web3 & Crypto Academy for Payments and Blockchain in Online Gaming
The SBC Summit's Web3 & Crypto Academy will bring together experts and operators to analyze the real impact of crypto payments, blockchain, and hybrid models on industry transparency and trust.
Key Takeaways
- The SBC Summit's Web3 & Crypto Academy will take place on September 30, 2026, in Lisbon.
- Experts will analyze the integration of crypto payments and blockchain in regulated markets.
- There will be hands-on workshops on chain verification, hybrid payments, and Web3 platforms.
- Access to the Academy requires the Education+ Pass as a supplement to the general admission.
- Panelists will evaluate whether crypto payments in regulated gaming are a reality or just a trend.
The SBC Summit's Web3 & Crypto Academy is shaping up as a technical space to assess the real integration of crypto payments, blockchain, and hybrid models in the gaming industry. The event, on September 30, 2026, at the Tejo Room of the MEO Arena, will focus on practical analysis: how crypto payments and Web3 technology can enhance transparency, security, and trust for both operators and players.
Practical Applications of Web3 and Crypto in the Payments Sector
The SBC Summit aims to move beyond theoretical discussions on Web3 to focus on concrete uses: accelerating payments, expanding payment methods, and building better trust standards for users. This special edition is part of the Education+ program and is aimed at gaming professionals looking for applicable knowledge on the progressive adoption of crypto and blockchain.
"Web3 and crypto can make a difference in key business details: streamlining payments, broadening offerings, and strengthening player trust. The significance of this Academy is to move from theory to real application in businesses," stated Rasmus Sojmark, founder and CEO of SBC.
Crypto Payments in Regulated Markets: Hype or Reality?
One of the central sessions will be 'Crypto Payments in Regulated Markets: Hype or Reality?', where Anthony Day (VeChain), Dinis Guarda (Ztudium), Aaron Sanchez (MiCA), Dereck Hoogenkamp (Yalla Limited), and Udo Seckelmann (Bichara e Motta Avogados) will evaluate how operators are implementing crypto payments and stablecoins alongside traditional methods. The panel will discuss how these models are affecting payments and regulatory compliance in licensed markets and whether their adoption can become consolidated.
Transparency and Trust: Blockchain and Real-Time Verification
The Academy will offer a practical demonstration on blockchain verifiability in games. In the case 'Provably Fair: Can Players Really Verify Every Outcome?', Ulle Skottling, CEO of DeGaming, will show the difference between draws based on random number generators and chain verification, highlighting how blockchain provides greater visibility and traceability of outcomes for players. Another featured talk, 'Trust on the Chain: Does Blockchain Really Make Gaming Fair?', will examine with specialists the opportunities and limits of chain auditing applied to gaming platforms.
Adoption of Hybrid Platforms: From Web2 to Web3
The last part of the program will focus on technological hybridization. The workshop 'Building Hybrid Gambling Platforms: Where Web2 Meets Web3' will feature Gene Deyev (Stobox) and Brett Calapp (Turnt Gaming), who will present real-world examples of crypto payments, blockchain verification, and the use of digital assets in operators transitioning to hybrid models. This session will underscore the practical steps and regulatory challenges for moving from Web2 platforms to user-oriented and traceable Web3 solutions.
Access and Benefits of the Education+ Pass
Participation in the Web3 & Crypto Academy is restricted to those who purchase the Education+ Pass, at an additional cost of €249 on top of any ticket to the SBC Summit or Affiliate Leaders Summit. This pass grants access to a selected Academy— including options in AI, digital marketing & CRM, player experience, and crypto— as well as entry to all masterclasses of the SBC Summit on topics such as sports betting trading, responsible gaming marketing, and eGaming.
Conclusions for Operators and Payment Providers
The presence of leaders in payments, regulatory compliance lawyers, and blockchain technologists will allow attendees to develop concrete skills and outline adoption plans. With the proliferation of crypto payments in regulated markets and the push to enhance traceability, the Academy will serve as a meeting point to update payment strategies and trust management in the gaming sector.
Thus, the SBC Summit reinforces its commitment to an educational approach and to equipping operators, platforms, and payment providers with the tools to integrate—safely and effectively—Web3 and blockchain technologies into their operations and relationships with players.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the SBC Summit's Web3 & Crypto Academy held?
The Academy takes place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Tejo Room of the MEO Arena in Lisbon, as part of the SBC Summit.
Who are some of the experts participating in panels on crypto payments?
Participants include Anthony Day (VeChain), Dinis Guarda (Ztudium), Aaron Sanchez (MiCA), Dereck Hoogenkamp (Yalla Limited), and Udo Seckelmann (Bichara e Motta Avogados) among other leaders specialized in payments and compliance.
What practical aspects of blockchain will be addressed at the Academy?
Live cases on blockchain outcome verification will be presented, demonstrating advantages in traceability and trust for players compared to traditional methods.
What benefits does the Education+ Pass offer attendees?
The Education+ Pass allows exclusive access to a specialized Academy and to all masterclasses of the SBC Summit on topics such as trading, marketing, and responsible gaming.
Will the transition from Web2 to Web3 platforms be discussed at the event?
Yes, workshops and case studies will outline regulatory pathways and challenges for adopting Web3 technologies and crypto payments in online gaming operators.
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Isabela Fuentes
Payments Correspondent
Isabela Fuentes covers payments and fintech in the gambling industry — processor and PSP deals, payment-method launches, crypto rails, and the compliance shifts that decide what players can pay with at the cashier. She opens with the deal or launch, names the companies and methods precisely, and translates the jargon into what operators and players gain or lose. From PIX and open banking to stablecoin settlement, Isabela Fuentes follows the money moving the sector.
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