Digital Assets Gain Momentum – P19 Connects Experts with Media for Interviews and Insights

As their adoption grows, so does the need for well-founded analysis.

Vienna, April 17, 2026 – Digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, and stablecoins are rapidly gaining importance worldwide – from the United States and Asia to the Arab world and Europe.

In Austria as well, banks, institutional investors, and new payment models are driving the integration of blockchain-based solutions. As this momentum increases, so does the demand for well-founded insights for media, businesses, and the general public.

P19 addresses this development and sees itself as a connector within the European payment and financial ecosystem. The platform brings together experts from payments, banking, fintech, and the digital asset economy with journalists, event organizers, and decision-makers.

P19 provides access to expertise in:

Economy & Markets

• Price developments of Bitcoin, Ethereum & others
• The role of stablecoins in global trade
• Crypto as an asset class (risks vs. opportunities)
• Influence of institutional investors

Regulation & Policy

• National and international legislation (e.g., EU regulations such as MiCA)
• Role of central banks (CBDCs vs. stablecoins)
• Taxation issues related to crypto
• Anti-money laundering & compliance (AML/KYC)

Technology & Innovation

• Blockchain fundamentals (public vs. private chains)
• Smart contracts and DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
• Scalability, energy consumption, new protocols
• Interoperability between networks

Stablecoins in Detail

• Types: fiat-backed, crypto-backed, algorithmic
• Risks (e.g., de-pegging, bank runs)
• Role in trading and as a “bridge” between fiat & crypto
• Major players such as Tether, USDC, etc.

Use Cases & Practical Applications

• Payments & remittances
• NFTs, gaming, metaverse
• Tokenization of assets (real estate, art),
  enterprise applications

Future Perspectives

• Will stablecoins replace banks?
• Competition between CBDCs and private coins
• Mainstream adoption vs. regulation
• Scenarios for the next 5–10 years

“Digital assets are noticeably transforming the financial world – making it all the more important to properly assess developments and strengthen market dialogue,” says Birgit Kraft-Kinz, initiator of P19.

About P19:

P19 is the European platform for more than 1,600 Payment Pioneers. This rapidly growing network works together to increase visibility for the hot topic of payments & finance in Europe and internationally, while fostering collaboration. P19 stands for exchange and innovation for a sustainable European payment industry.

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Media Contact:

Birgit Koch
p19@kraftkinz.com
+43 (0) 664 111 58 68
Gloriettegasse 13
1130 Vienna