Digital Asset Workshop | Money20/20 Asia

What a powerful gathering!

At Money20/20 Asia 2025, APAC DAO proudly took the stage in Bangkok to lead timely conversations shaping the future of finance in Asia and beyond.

As the curated host of the Digital Asset Workshop, APAC DAO brought together some of the region’s most respected voices—regulators, industry leaders, and innovators—to decode the shifting landscape of digital assets and their real-world applications.

Spotlight Session: “From Bitcoin to Memecoin – The Evolution of Digital Assets”

Moderated by our Founder, Nicole Nguyen, this signature panel took attendees on a journey through the evolution of the digital asset economy—unpacking how we’ve moved from Bitcoin’s early days to today’s expansive and diverse asset classes.

Key Themes Explored:

• Bitcoin & Stablecoins: Foundational digital assets paving the way for decentralized economies.

• ETFs & Tokenized RWAs: Bridging traditional finance and blockchain to unlock new liquidity channels.

• DeFi: Driving financial innovation with open, composable infrastructure that’s now influencing institutional strategy.

• Memecoins: Reflecting culture, market behavior, and speculative dynamics in new-age digital communities.

 

Featured Panelists:

• Dr. Pucktada Treeratpituk, Head of Fintech, Bank of Thailand – who shared the regulatory perspective on DeFi innovation and institutional adoption.

• Lily Z. King, COO of Cobo – who explored the growing role of digital asset management and staking in the institutional landscape.

• Jane Pukasemvarangkoon, Strategic Accounts Director at Ripple – who spotlighted tokenization’s role in driving financial inclusion and real-world asset flows.

 

Core Takeaway:

DeFi is no longer on the fringe—it’s becoming the foundation of tomorrow’s financial infrastructure.

From public sector strategy to protocol innovation, the session made it clear that Asia is shaping the global future of finance, and APAC DAO is proud to play a leading role in this transformation.

Why It Mattered

 

This wasn’t just a panel—it was a milestone moment.

It signified how far the region has come, and how much potential still lies ahead. By gathering stakeholders from across sectors, the Digital Asset Workshop fostered real dialogue, practical insights, and new cross-border collaboration opportunities.

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Thank You, Bangkok

 

We extend our deepest gratitude to our speakers, attendees, and the Money20/20 Asia team for supporting this meaningful platform.

To our community in Thailand and Southeast Asia: thank you for showing up with such energy, ideas, and vision. This is only the beginning.