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Where Is Crypto Heading? Real Talk from DeFi and Exchanges - OrbsCafe Tokyo Special 2026

Ebisu study session and networking with DeFi leads and Japanese exchange execs on where crypto is heading, timed to the Orbs team visit.

When
Sun, May 24, 2026 · 14:00–17:30 JST
Where
Shibuya, Japan · In person
Region
Kanto (Tokyo)
Organizer
Orbs Japan
Language
JA
Source
Luma
Summary
A special edition of the OrbsCafe study session timed to the Orbs team's visit to Japan. The program brings together DeFi project leaders and senior figures from major domestic crypto exchanges to discuss recent trends in crypto and blockchain. The venue is the Ebisu Crypto Cafe Bar, admission is free, and capacity is 70 attendees. Part 1 is a DeFi panel moderated by XWIN representative Fumihiro Arasawa, with DeltaForesight CEO Yusuke Jindo and Orbs CBOs Ran and Mayo discussing how far decentralized finance has reached real-world use. Part 2 is a domestic exchange panel with BitTrade market operations advisor KB and OKJ managing director Sunny Wang. Part 3 is a networking session that includes a signing event for crypto analyst Kasou NISHI, author of the Amazon best-seller Crypto Behind the Scenes: Investment Strategy. The Orbs Meetup 2026 continues at the same venue afterwards, with team members flying in from London, Israel, and South Korea. MC is Junya Kato of Midnight Japan. Beginners are welcome.
About the community

OrbsCafe is a community-run study session series focused on connecting and learning with peers in the web3 space. Attendees share an interest in DeFi and blockchain technology, and the gatherings are kept casual with close access to speakers. Beginners and seasoned practitioners are both welcome, and the events are kept hands-on with attendees helping out with simple venue setup and cleanup.

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