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CCC 2026 - ARI10 Startup Zone Supports Innovation in Crypto

CCC 2026 in Łódź - ARI10 supports crypto projects. Regulatory compliance is the foundation of Europe's fintech future.

On February 21st, 2026, the Crypto Community Conference in Łódź brought together over 2,000 innovators and founders of crypto projects from Poland and across Europe. This year's edition confirmed that the crypto ecosystem is maturing, and its further development is increasingly built on solid regulatory foundations and stable technological infrastructure.

This year, ARI10 took on the role of sponsor for the Startup Zone - a dedicated space created with developing projects in mind. This zone enabled startups to have direct contact with industry experts, deepen their knowledge of regulatory requirements, and discover practical infrastructure solutions supporting the scaling of services and cryptocurrency transaction processing at the European level.

The event provided valuable insights into the direction the crypto market is heading in Poland and Europe - particularly the growing importance of regulatory compliance, interoperable infrastructure, and cooperation between innovators and entities providing legally compliant operational support.

Here's what the event revealed about the future of Polish and European crypto.

Startup Zone - Where Innovation Meets Regulation

The Startup Zone at CCC 2026 reflected the broader transformation taking place in the European crypto ecosystem. Every exhibiting project understood one fundamental truth: EU's MiCA Regulation has fundamentally changed how crypto projects scale and operate.

The model based solely on rapid experimentation and minimal barriers to entry is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Today, startups that incorporate regulatory compliance from the beginning as part of their strategy and operational architecture gain a clear competitive advantage. This approach facilitates collaboration with institutional partners, accelerates business scaling, and - crucially - builds trust among users, investors, and market participants.

Why ARI10 Sponsored the Startup Zone

ARI10 has been operating in the crypto space since 2017. Our infrastructure and operations are aligned with the EU MiCA regulatory framework and supported by CASP-authorised entities. The decision to take the Startup Zone under our patronage was a natural step. We believe that developing crypto projects should have access not only to inspiration and networking, but above all to reliable knowledge, proven infrastructure, and honest, practical guidance on navigating an increasingly demanding regulatory landscape.

Message from CCC 2026

Crypto Community Conference 2026 clearly showed that the European crypto market is entering a maturity phase.

Today, projects that succeed are those that can combine advanced technology with a full understanding of regulatory requirements and the realities of operating in a regulated market.

Regulatory compliance is not an obstacle. It's a competitive advantage.

Supporting the Next Generation

To all founders and teams who visited the Startup Zone - ARI10 is ready to support you at every stage of development. Whether you're building cryptocurrency-based transaction solutions or developing blockchain infrastructure, we offer over eight years of experience in the crypto market, proven technological infrastructure, and dedicated business and institutional support tailored to the realities of the European regulatory environment.

The future of European crypto is being shaped right now, based on trust, regulatory compliance, and genuine innovation.

We thank Crypto Community Conference for this exceptional event and for the opportunity to support the next generation of European crypto projects.

Let's build the future of fintech together.

Cryptocurrency exchange rates are significantly more susceptible to sudden fluctuations than traditional financial assets. High price volatility can lead to sudden losses and unpredictable results. Trading cryptocurrencies involves significant risk of capital loss. The owner of ARI10 is the company ARI10 Sp. z o.o.

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