WhiteBIT, one of Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges and the official crypto partner of FC Barcelona, hosted its exclusive Institutional Night on October 15 at the FC Barcelona Museum, bringing together more than 100 executives from the global finance and blockchain sectors.
The private event brought together C-level representatives from stablecoin issuers, investment banks, prime brokers, and fintech firms to discuss the accelerating adoption of stablecoins and their role in reshaping cross-border payments and corporate treasury management.
An evening at the FC Barcelona museum
Guests began the evening with a private tour of the FC Barcelona Museum, exploring the club’s storied legacy through its trophies, memorabilia, and interactive exhibits.
They were later joined by Bojan Krkić, the former FC Barcelona forward and now Football Department Coordinator, who spoke about shared values between sport and business.
Stablecoins in institutional finance
At the center of the event was a panel discussion titled “From Trading to Treasury: Challenges and Opportunities in Institutional Adoption of Stablecoins.”
Moderated by WhiteBIT Chief Commercial Officer Sergii Bulgakov, the panel included executives from Paxos, VanEck, and Franklin Templeton, representing three distinct pillars of the new financial architecture: stablecoin issuer, digital asset trading, and investment banking.
Once perceived as a proxy for crypto trading, stablecoins are now finding a place in corporate treasuries and global payment flows. “People use stablecoins because it’s an effective form of commerce,” said a Paxos representative. “They remove friction, volatility, and offer 24/7 settlement — making it a perfect vehicle for exchanging value across the borders.”
This efficiency can also be unlocked to benefit corporate treasuries. As VanEck’s representative noted:
“Corporates can use stablecoins to optimize their cashflow and earn extra yield on stablecoin balances making it an alternative investment tool.”
Innovation in the sector continues to accelerate. Paxos recently launched the Global Dollar Network, designed to make regulated, dollar-backed assets accessible worldwide. Franklin Templeton’s Benji tokenized money market fund is another example of how traditional finance and blockchain can successfully merge.
The real transformation, they noted, lies in how traditional finance is shifting from account-based systems to wallet-based ecosystems, where stablecoins serve as the settlement layer for global money flows. With Citibank projecting that stablecoins will become a $4T market by 2030, most of the world’s population could be using them daily, without even realizing it.
WhiteBIT’s institutional expansion
Since launching WhiteBIT Institutional Services in 2023, the exchange has introduced professional-grade trading tools, custody infrastructure, and Crypto-as-a-Service solutions for banks, fintechs, and telecoms seeking to integrate digital assets.
Through these initiatives, WhiteBIT aims to continue “building the bridge between traditional and digital finance,” enabling institutions to participate in blockchain-powered financial systems with greater efficiency and compliance.
Featured image via WhiteBIT.
