Hi Reader,
Welcome to the All Things Blockchain Community Hub - your one-stop shop for staying connected with the crypto and Web3 community. Here, you’ll find everything from upcoming event announcements and recordings of past meetups to key insights from guest speakers and opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in the space. Whether you're new to blockchain or a seasoned pro, this newsletter keeps you plugged into the conversations and connections that matter.
ATB Upcoming Events
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Us
Join us this March as we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day in Brisbane and Sydney. These events are all about connection, conversation, and recognizing the incredible contributions of women across tech, business, and the digital economy.
Everyone is welcome!
March 5: International Women's Day - Sydney
This International Women’s Day, join Nanicrypto and the Women of Digital Economy Council of Australia (WODECA) for an evening dedicated to connection, education, and empowerment. Whether you are a seasoned pro in the digital asset space or simply "crypto-curious," this event is designed for you.
March 6: International Women’s Day 2026 - Brisbane
Although the same type of event as Sydney, this year, the Brisbane chapter is taking a relaxed and intentional approach to International Women’s Day - creating space to pause, acknowledge, and celebrate the incredible women shaping our industries and communities.
All are welcome - allies included! Join us as we celebrate the week of IWD and come together in the Brisbane CBD this Friday.
Webinar Wednesdays
We’re excited to share the launch of Webinar Wednesdays, a new weekly education series bringing you free, practical Web3 and crypto sessions every Wednesday evening.
Powered by our incredible education sponsors Nexa, Stand With Crypto, Digital Surge, and Ethical Finance, this series is designed to help you build knowledge, stay safe, and grow your confidence in the digital economy.
Join us each week and keep learning.
March 4: Blockchain Powering Australia’s Energy Transition
Join us to hear from Ishan Dan, Founder & CEO of RegenX, as he shares how RegenX is building a tokenized clean-energy distribution platform that connects renewable energy projects with investors.
This is not a product pitch or technical deep dive. It is a founder-led conversation about real-world use cases, real challenges, and why crypto advocacy matters for Australia’s future.
March 11: Making Crypto Accessible | Nexa's Mission
Join us for a live BONFire side Chat featuring Shanice Desilva from Nexa, in conversation with Danielle.
This session explores how Nexa is building infrastructure designed for long-term, real-world adoption and what it actually takes to create communities that last beyond market cycles.
March 18: DeFi Basics & Ethical Finance Token Model
In this webinar Wednesday, we bridge the gap between DeFi fundamentals and real-world asset-backed finance with Shoeb Sharieff from Ethical Finance. Helping you understand both the terminology used in Web3 and how those concepts translate into a web3 business model.
March 25th DYOR, Discovery Zone & DCA Strategies
In a market driven by narratives and noise, knowing how to do your own research (DYOR) is one of the most important skills you can develop.
This educational webinar with Digital Surge focuses on responsible research and long-term participation strategies, combining foundational education on DYOR principles with practical insights into Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) and asset discovery tools.
ATB Monthly Brisbane Event
Each month, we host an in-person networking event in Brisbane, bringing our community together to connect, learn, and grow.
We’re excited to invite you to join us this month in partnership with Stand With Crypto Australia, come along, meet like-minded people, and be part of the movement.
March 24: Stand With Crypto Australia Brisbane
For our monthly, flagship, Brisbane event, ATB is proud to host the Brisbane chapter of the global crypto and Web3 movement - Stand With Crypto Australia.
Stand With Crypto Australia aims to inspire and connect web3 communities across Australia, fostering dialogue between innovators, policymakers, and the broader crypto industry.
This movement highlights the tangible value of blockchain technology by showcasing its real-world applications in job creation, economic growth, and community empowerment. Together, we’re rallying behind a shared vision to champion the future of crypto and the digital economy in Australia.
Online
March 5: WiBS x Women of Bitcoin Summit
Women in Bitcoin Sydney has been invited to participate in the global Women of Bitcoin Summit, to discuss how the next generation is carrying Bitcoin forward through culture, education, and everyday practices & education.
March 9: Filipino Blockchain, Crypto and Web3 Literacy Program
Join us for Session 3 of 3 (Stand-alone Webinar) of the Blockchain, Crypto & Web3 Literacy Program for Filipinos, a fully online webinar series designed to help the Filipino community understand the fundamentals of Web3, blockchain, and digital assets in a clear, practical, and accessible way.
This program is a co-branded initiative by EvolvH3R and ATB, created to support Filipinos who want to explore opportunities in the digital economy with confidence. The last couple of months have been amazing, seeing the interest blockchain receives from other continents!
March 11: Formal Verification for Ethereum’s Next Scalability Era
Mooly Sagiv, founder of Certora, will discuss how his team conducts research. The Ethereum Foundation has awarded a research grant to Certora to formally verify core components of the zkEVM, Ethereum’s next-gen zero-knowledge execution engine.
Brisbane
March 12: From Blockchain to Real-World Trade: Canton Fair & Global Supply Chains
Eligible for a 100% discount (free ticket), Please enter the promo code “ABA” at checkout to apply the discount.
March 12: Modernizing Your Data Practice with Microsoft Fabric and Generative AI
Learn how Microsoft Fabric and generative AI are reshaping data engineering and analytics.
This session shows practical ways to build a lean, high-performing data practice that accelerates delivery, simplifies the data landscape, reduces costs, and helps teams deliver business value faster and more efficiently.
Sydney
March 4: GDG Sydney Meetup
GDG Cloud Sydney is back for a meetup this March! Join for an evening of exciting technical talks, community connections, and knowledge sharing.
Melbourne
March 13: Bitcoin Pub Meetup
Come and meet like-minded people and learn about bitcoin. This night is for newbies and regulars alike, being an informal event, just a casual pub session.
Global Blockchain Events
Crypto Expo Europe
Bucharest, Romania, 1 - 2 March
Being the largest crypto & blockchain conference in Eastern Europe, this expo is more than a network event; focusing on sharing the newest information, the fresh trends, finding solutions to the latest issues, all for helping you grow in your career and general knowledge. The best speakers in the industry will reveal their secrets and will provide tips on how to progress in this industry.
For making Crypto Expo Europe a complete tour of knowledge, the top companies are presenting their products and the trends at this expo.
PLS 369 Conference 2026
Las Vegas, USA, 6 - 9 March
This event serves as an immersive gateway into the world of blockchain, smart contracts, and cryptocurrency security. Whether you're just beginning or well-versed in the crypto space, the conference promises a comprehensive educational experience. With topics including DeFi, Crypto for Business, Liquidity, Leverage, and NFTs, participants will hear from veteran keynote speakers, and gain cutting-edge perspectives on navigating the expanding crypto landscape.
TMRW CONF DUBAI
Dubai, UAE, 8 - 10 March
The TMRW CONF Dubai, is the biggest Crypto, NFT & Metaverse convention in the Middle East, bringing together over 30,000 attendees (both in-person and online) and 80+ international-class audio systems for 3 days of in-depth knowledge, networking, and enterprise development. This isn't always just another convention—it is a movement that brings together the brightest minds in blockchain, Web3, DeFi, NFTs, and the metaverse to form the destiny of the digital economic system.
EthCapeTown
Cape Town, South Africa, 26 March
ETHCapeTown is Africa’s fundamental blockchain conference and hackathon, held at Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront. Over 3 days, Africa’s main blockchain minds will come together for hackathons, workshops, and networking possibilities, shaping the continent’s decentralized destiny. The occasion unites developers, innovators, and visionaries who agree on the power of decentralisation. It serves as a hub for collaboration, creativity, and education in Web3 - helping African developers turn thoughts into impactful blockchain answers.
What Happened Last Month
February 6th: Web3 Game Night Manila
We brought a Web3 Game Night to Manila! ATB is really passionate about introducing Web3 technology to developing countries, and this was a great night for it!
Watch the event recap👇
February 9: SH3 Connects Hong Kong
Similarly to Manila, we went international once again with Consensus Hong Kong for our SH3 Connects networking event!
This event was open to everyone, not just women or crypto enthusiasts; whether you're a seasoned leader or new to the space, engaging with a powerful community shaping the future of technology, ATB sees it as an all inclusive event.
Thank you Hong Kong for a great night!
Watch the event recap👇
Feb 11: Womens Networking Meetup | Consensus Hong Kong
We wrapped up Day One of Consensus 2026 Hong Kong with Association for Women in Cryptocurrency on a high note with a relaxed networking meetup designed for women in Web3, crypto, and emerging tech.
Watch the event recap👇
February 24: Krak on with Krak Pay!
Our monthly Brisbane event was with our Platinum Sponsor, Kraken!
The event consisted of hearing Kraken's Head of Operations, Steven Fernandes, about the exciting new Kraken app: ‘Krak’ - a new app that lets you spend, send and grow.
It is a crypto-powered global money and personal account built for what's next, not just what's now, check it out: https://kraken.com/en-au.
We were further joined by Lisa Hornery, a Regional Compliance Officer. Lisa discussed the latest developments in the Web3 compliance space, and where AML/CTF enforcement is up to, giving us a better understanding of the implementation of the FATF ‘Travel Rule’ - something which will impact Australian crypto users soon.
