CRC 2026 - Cryptocurrency Research Conference

ABOUT OUR CONFERENCE

CRYPTOCURRENCY RESEARCH CONFERENCE

CRC is the largest niche conference in the cryptocurrency and Fintech area. It will bring together an international group of academics conducting research in cryptofinance and related disciplines, as well as practitioners and policy makers to generate debates on current issues of cryptocurrencies and digital finance. The conference provides a forum for presenting new ideas and discussing the future direction of cryptocurrency research.

We are delighted to invite you to the 9th Cryptocurrency Research Conference (CRC2026), to be held on 14–15 September 2026 at ESE Business School, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile.

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Welcome to CRC 2025.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Lin William Cong

Rudd Family Endowed Chair Professor of Management, Cornell University

Denis Schweizer

Professor & Director, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University

Agenda

You can browse the meeting content and schedule here.

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CRC2026 Conference Programme

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Call for Papers of CRC2026

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SPECIAL ISSUES AND PRIZES

Prizes and Awards

Elsevier’s Research in International Business and Finance is delighted to sponsor two Best Paper Awards:

1,000 USD for the Best Paper presented
1,000 USD for the Best Student Paper presented

Supporting journal

The Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money

The Conference Organising Committee will select papers presented at the conference for consideration for publication in the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, in consultation with the Editor-in-Chief. The journal particularly welcomes papers that contribute to the theoretical understanding of cryptocurrency markets or related institutions in the context of international finance. To be selected, papers must demonstrate strong theoretical contributions and originality in both ideas and methodological approaches.

The Financial Review

The Conference Organising Committee will choose selected papers from those presented at the conference to be considered for publication at The Financial Review (FR). Within two months of the conference date, these papers will go through a blind review process. This is a “no-fault” submission option, which means that if the FR decides to review the paper and rejects it, the author(s) can submit the paper to the FR through the normal submission process. Papers submitted must not be under review at any journals.

WHAT ATTENDEES SAY

The CRC is the only dedicated conference that brings together like-minded crypto researchers at this scale.

Attending the Cryptocurrency Research Conferences has been greatly beneficial as an early career researcher. The conference provided an excellent opportunity to network with experts in the area, present my work, and receive valuable feedback, particularly on my PhD journey. It is a very welcoming and supportive environment, especially for early-career researchers

The Cryptocurrency Research Conference 2024 in Dubai was an unforgettable experience! Beyond the stunning location, what truly stood out was the incredibly welcoming and supportive community. As someone new to this space, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was met with open arms and insightful discussions. This conference not only expanded my understanding of cryptocurrency research but also introduced me to inspiring connections I will always cherish

The CRC is a welcoming community on a shared journey to the cutting edge of cryptocurrency research. I encourage anyone interested in this space to attend.

CRC 2022 and CRC2023 helped me grow my authorship network and refine my research with high-quality feedback.