Academy
Crypto Asset Lab
The Crypto Asset Lab is a joint research initiative between DGI and Bicocca University, dedicated to the analysis and dissemination of the crypto world. Each year, the CAL organizes the Crypto Asset Lab Conference, an international event that brings together academia, industry, and supervisory authorities.
Objectives
The Crypto Asset Lab is a research and training space dedicated to analyzing the transformations introduced by Bitcoin and blockchain technology.
Its mission is to study crypto assets as opportunities for innovation, investment instruments, and regulatory challenges. The shared vision of the University of Milano-Bicocca and the Digital Gold Institute aims to combine academic rigor with practical applications, enriching public debate through studies, publications, and direct involvement in regulatory processes.
The Crypto Asset Lab therefore positions itself as an open platform for dialogue among scholars, professionals, and institutions, translating scientific expertise into critical reflection and a concrete contribution to the evolution of the financial system.
Activities
Research
In-depth analysis of the crypto world, focusing on technology, market, and regulation, made possible through the connection with industry via the Digital Gold Institute and with academia via the University of Milano-Bicocca.
Training
Support for university teaching and professional development, integrating academic courses such as Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology at the University of Milano-Bicocca, with seminars aimed at finance professionals.
Dissemination
Organization of the Crypto Asset Lab Conference, an annual flagship event for the entire sector, promoting public debate through the presentation of academic research and expert contributions.
Crypto Asset Lab Conference
The Crypto Asset Lab Conference, organized in partnership with the European Commission (Directorate-General Joint Research Centre), is the annual event that promotes international dialogue between academia, industry, and institutions. Hosted at the University of Milano-Bicocca in a hybrid format, the event engages economists, legal scholars, technologists, finance professionals, and regulatory authorities, with contributions from international researchers and practitioners.
The topics at the heart of the event cover the full spectrum of crypto innovation: from the evolution of Bitcoin and major assets to the emerging challenges of decentralized finance, to the economic and regulatory implications accompanying the transformation of financial markets.