SBC Summit 2026: Blockchain is iGaming’s quiet revolution

Homepage > News > Business > SBC Summit 2026: Blockchain is iGaming’s quiet revolution TL;DR: At SBC Summit 2026, speakers agreed blockchain is becoming background infrastructure for iGaming, not hype. Stablecoins are moving beyond player payments, regulation (especially MiCA) is the biggest barrier, and investors now care more about retention than tokens. Key Takeaways: Web3 is the “owned” web, where users own their assets and exchange value peer-to-peer, with blockchain as the underlying layer. Blockchain in iGaming is becoming an invisible infrastructure that runs in the background of operator platforms. Stablecoins now support treasury management and B2B payouts, not just player payments. Regulation is the main barrier to crypto adoption in gambling, and MiCA has pushed some businesses to shut down. Investors now prioritize users and retention over crypto and tokens. Blockchain is early, not dead, and iGaming needs a cheap, scalable chain. SBC Summit 2026. What an event! And Lisbon. What a city! My only regret was not extending my stay, as Lisbon is a beautiful, affordable destination with amazing culture and cuisine, especially for pescatarians like me. Not to mention...