Institute of Cryptoeconomics, Blockchain and Innovation
Established at UNWE in January 2026 as the link between higher education, regulators and the Web3 ecosystem.
The connecting link between universities, regulators and Web3
Established by Council of Ministers Decree on 28 January 2026.
The Institute of Cryptoeconomics, Blockchain and Innovation (ICBI) is a specialised academic unit within the University of National and World Economy (UNWE). It connects traditional higher education, regulatory institutions and the dynamic Web3 ecosystem.
“Our core mission is to set the gold standard for cryptoeconomics education, empowering the academic and business sectors to navigate new European regulatory frameworks, including MiCA.”
Four pillars of activity
How ICBI turns its mission into daily work.
Education
Innovative university programmes, certification courses and specialised training, building on UNWE’s established cryptoeconomics foundation.
Research
Scientific analysis of decentralised finance (DeFi), tokenisation of real-world assets (RWA) and the synergy between blockchain and artificial intelligence.
Partnerships
A sustainable international network uniting leading universities, regulators, technology pioneers and companies in joint projects.
Policy
Engagement with government and regulatory institutions to help education and business adapt smoothly to new European frameworks.
Our track record
Lectures, roundtables and partnerships hosted at UNWE since 2024.
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Leading German FinTech and blockchain lawyer Dr. Wolfgang Richter on LegalTech and AI at UNWE
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Cybersecurity expert Alex Behar on the world’s largest crypto heist, in a lecture at UNWE
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FinTech synergy: partnerships with 28 Apex and Virtual Planet bring crypto payments and Bitcoin ATMs to academia
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Public lecture by Shermin Voshmgir, bestselling author of “Token Economy” and Web3 expert
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Financial Supervision Commission and MiCA experts: roundtable on crypto regulation and state policy at UNWE
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10th Scientific Conference “Tech, Risks and Policies”: cryptoeconomics, AI and venture capital
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Binance and UNWE: strategic partnership for blockchain education and the first master’s programme in cryptoeconomics in Bulgaria
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National Revenue Agency and UNWE: roundtable on money laundering and cryptoeconomics
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Public lecture by Robert Holzmann, ECB Governing Council member and Governor of the Austrian National Bank
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Join the conversation that shapes the future of finance education
29–31 October 2026 at UNWE, Sofia. In person or online.