The inaugural Singapore Blockchain Week (SGBCW) in 2022 brought together panelists, moderators, and keynote speakers representing the lively Asian and international blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem to opine on market trends, upcoming challenges, and the industry’s vision for years to come. This year’s theme was "Web3 and beyond".

The atmosphere during SGBCW was upbeat and optimistic, despite various recent, negative events. While some practitioners expressed a more prudent outlook, suggesting an imminent ‘crypto winter’, the overall attitude was positive, with most speakers predicting a quick rebound rally for the market. The industry-relevant discussions that followed could best be categorized into the four core topics of Infrastructure, Utility, ASEAN-related Considerations, and Regulation.

This report captures insights from the discussions and the key takeaways from the top 10 sessions during SGBCW, including opportunities in Southeast Asia, tips on navigating regulation as well as considerations for new market entrants to take note of.

This report was produced by Oliver Wyman and Blockchain Association Singapore