2026 CVA Call-For-Papers: On-Chain Finance and the Reinvention of Financial Infrastructure
2026 CVA CALL-FOR-PAPERS:
On-Chain Finance and the Reinvention of Financial Infrastructure
The Crypto Valley Association Education Working Group cordially invites researchers and professionals from all over the world to submit their original research papers for the Call for Papers 2026 (CFP26) with the theme "On-Chain Finance and the Reinvention of Financial Infrastructure".
As blockchain infrastructure matures and institutional adoption accelerates, the convergence of banking and Web3 is moving from experimentation to implementation. From tokenized assets and on-chain settlement to digital identity and compliant DeFi, financial institutions are redefining their role in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. CFP26 seeks cutting-edge research at the center of this transformation.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
The Call for Papers 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for researchers and professionals to present their latest findings, share their expertise, and contribute to shaping the future of banking and Web3. Accepted papers will be published in a high-quality, peer-reviewed journal, with selected authors presenting their work at leading blockchain and fintech conferences.
SUB-THEMES
- Stablecoins and Bank-Issued Digital Money: the evolution of digital cash and monetary infrastructure
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Tokenized Deposits vs. CBDCs: commercial bank money in an on-chain economy
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Institutional DeFi (DeFi 2.0): permissioned liquidity and compliant decentralized finance
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Custody, Self-Custody and Infrastructure: control, security, and access to digital assets
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Tokenization of Financial Instruments: bonds, funds, and structured products on-chain
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On-Chain Identity and Compliance (KYC/AML): privacy-preserving regulatory frameworks
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Payments and Settlement on Blockchain Rails: instant, cross-border financial infrastructure
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Banking-as-a-Protocol: programmable finance and composable services
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Risk, Security and Smart Contract Governance: managing operational and systemic risks
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Business Models for Banks in Web3: from intermediaries to infrastructure providers
SCORING DOMAINS
📌 Relevance & Significance
📌 Methodological Rigor
📌 Innovation & Practical Impact
📌 Clarity & Data Integrity
📌 Theoretical Framework & Scholarly Contribution
RESEARCH PAPER FORMAT
All submitted papers must adhere to the official research paper layout. The document provides detailed citation styles, formatting guidelines, and structural requirements. Submissions that do not comply may be rejected or require revision prior to evaluation.
TIMELINE
📅 15. August 2026 – Abstract submission deadline
📅 15. October 2026 – Full research paper submission deadline
📅 19. November 2026 – Journal publication & Academic Forum
SUBMIT YOUR RESEARCH PAPER ABSTRACT
Please submit your abstract by 14 August 2026 via this FORM.
CONTACT
Reach out to [email protected] with any questions or submitting your abstracts.