Welcome to Fintech on the Seas

Set sail with the British Virgin Islands’ premier fintech event, hosted by BVI Finance. Fintech on the Seas is a first-of-its-kind experience—uniting global innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders aboard an immersive, agenda-driven voyage through the future of finance.

Anchored in the BVI’s reputation for agility and regulatory excellence, this dynamic forum explores cutting-edge developments in blockchain, tokenisation, decentralized finance (DeFi), AI innovation, and virtual asset regulation.

With a focus on Innovation, Regulation, and Global Connectivity, the event fosters cross-border collaboration and delivers fresh perspectives on how emerging technologies are reshaping global financial systems. From DAO governance and digital trust structures to compliance strategies and market resilience, Fintech on the Seas is where ideas take flight—and solutions set course.

Join us and navigate the future of fintech from the heart of the Caribbean.

Themes to Explore

Virtual Asset Regulation

Unpacking the BVI’s VASP framework and comparing international approaches to virtual asset service regulation across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Decentralised Governance & Legal Wrappers

Exploring DAOs, modular organizations like BORGs, and their alignment with legal structures such as trusts, CLBGs, and foundations.

Global Crypto Compliance

Examining anti-money laundering (AML) standards, regulatory implications of token issuance, and the evolving role of directors in virtual asset firms.

Tokenisation & Fund Innovation

Assessing the rise of tokenised assets and crypto funds, and the BVI’s unique positioning as a flexible jurisdiction for digital asset structuring.

AI & DeFi Disruption

Highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in asset management and governance, and tackling the legal and market impacts of decentralized finance.

Risk, Resilience & Case Studies

Analysing real-world incidents—from token post-issuance activity to exchange collapses—to discuss risk management, regulation, and commercial dispute resolution in fintech.