Top crypto and iGaming leaders met at Sigma Rome. In Sigma Rome, where Tanya met with leaders across crypto, iGaming, and fintech to explore where these industries are heading in 2025. The big takeaway , the Speed, the privacy, and the smarter scaling are shaping the next chapter in 2026. Here is some news coming from that big event.

1) ChangeNOW’s Chief Strategy Officer, Pauline Schanget, shared how their ecosystem now supports 1,500+ currencies and over $1B in monthly volume. With a privacy-first approach and a PRO version for those who prefer verification, the team is preparing for major regulatory shifts expected in 2026.

2) Kate Lifshits, CEO of NOWPayments, spoke about the growing demand for sub-one-minute transaction finality. The platform supports 350+ currencies and automates conversions and payouts, focusing on resilience and region-specific payment options.

3) From the investment side, Xanada Fund’s founder, Vladimir Malakchi, explained how they help startups scale globally and navigate fast-changing markets. In iGaming, he noted that crypto still plays its strongest role in payments, especially for users who value privacy and speed.

4) Rocks Partners’ Daryna Nikolina highlighted that bonuses, visuals, and tailored loyalty programs are key to retaining players. Regional behavior varies widely, making data-driven retention essential.

5) Closing out the series, Ubidex CEO Oleg Martynenko emphasized that as acquisition costs rise, retention and remarketing take center stage. Their platform helps brands re-engage inactive users and focus on long-term VIP players.

Across every conversation, one message stood out : crypto and iGaming are merging into a faster, safer, and more data-driven ecosystem. And this is only the beginning. At the end of that meeting, those geants of the crypto World wishes a great and happy New Year 2026 to the hold World.