lidac2026

If you're into crypto, fintech, or just curious about where digital money is heading in Malaysia, mark your calendar. "September 24, 2026" is the date for "LIDAC 2026" the second edition of the Luno Institutional Digital Asset Conference, happening at the "M Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur".
√ What is LIDAC, in simple words?
Think of LIDAC as a big meet-up where banks, regulators, crypto companies, and finance experts come together for one full day to talk about digital assets things like Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenized finance. It's not for casual traders; it's aimed at institutions (banks, fund managers, regulators) who are figuring out how to use these new digital tools responsibly.
The event follows the momentum from its Cape Town edition, bringing together regional delegates, speakers, and industry leaders to discuss how institutions will use digital assets in Malaysia.
√ Who's showing up?
This isn't a small gathering. Big names from Malaysia's financial world are expected, including people from "Securities Commission Malaysia", "Standard Chartered", and "Maybank" plus Luno's own CEO James Lanigan, and leaders from Malaysia's Securities Commission, CoinGecko, BitGo, and other digital asset firms.
√ What will they actually talk about?
Two big topics stand out this year:
- "Malaysia's stablecoin pilots" basically, test programs to see how digital coins pegged to real currency (like the Ringgit or US Dollar) could work safely within the country's financial system.
- "The first tokenised sukuk" this is a big deal for Islamic finance. A sukuk is like an Islamic bond, and "tokenising" it means putting it on blockchain technology. This could make Islamic finance more efficient, transparent, and accessible.
√ Why should you care?
Even if you're not a banker, this matters because:
1. It shows Malaysia is serious about digital finance. Having regulators and major banks like Maybank and Standard Chartered involved means this isn't just hype it's about building real rules and real products.
2. It could shape how you use money in the future. Stablecoins and tokenised assets could eventually make things like payments, investing, and cross-border transfers faster and cheaper.
3. Malaysia wants to be a regional hub. By pushing forward with things like Islamic finance tokenisation, Malaysia is positioning itself as a leader in digital assets for the whole Southeast Asian region.
√ A quick bit of context
This isn't Luno's first rodeo in KL. Last year's conference explored the role of digital assets in institutional portfolios, covering diversification, compliance, and risk management, with Malaysia's Securities Commission outlining the regulator's approach to responsible innovation. So LIDAC 2026 is really a continuation and a sign that the conversation is getting more serious and detailed each year.
√ Bottom line:
LIDAC 2026 is a sign that digital assets are moving from "interesting experiment" to "serious financial infrastructure" in Malaysia and this September, the people actually building that future will all be in one room in Kuala Lumpur.
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