LBank Brings FIFA Cup and Chess Night to MERGE Madrid 2026

LBank, a global cryptocurrency exchange, gathered traders, Web3 participants, and industry guests for its exclusive LBank Futures FIFA Cup & Checkmate Night during MERGE Madrid 2026. The event combined competitive gaming, crypto activities, and informal networking, giving attendees a chance to connect outside the usual conference format.

The event took place at Monty's Restaurant in Madrid. It featured a 16-player single-elimination FIFA tournament, two open speed-chess tables, and a Bitcoin price prediction challenge. The night mixed the competitive spirit of sports and strategy with the energy of the local and international crypto community.

The FIFA competition was the main attraction. Players used two gaming stations to compete in the round of 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals. Guests followed the matches on screens as the tournament progressed, and the final was played on the venue's main screen. Short match formats and penalty shootouts increased the competitive tension for both players and spectators.

The two speed-chess tables were open all evening on a casual king-of-the-table format. Guests could join games between FIFA rounds or challenge other attendees at their own pace. A Bitcoin "Guess the Price" game added another interactive feature, letting participants test their market knowledge for a chance to win exclusive prizes.

Pizza, drinks, and open networking provided a relaxed backdrop for conversations among traders, partners, and other Web3 participants. By mixing familiar competitive activities with crypto interactions, the event offered a different kind of community experience during MERGE Madrid week.

The Madrid gathering is part of LBank's ongoing efforts to strengthen its global community through offline engagement and industry events. Building on earlier VIP and community activations in markets such as Singapore and Seoul, LBank continues creating opportunities for its users and ecosystem partners to connect beyond the trading platform.

LBank also thanked its media partner BeInCrypto and other collaborators, as well as all guests and participants who contributed to the event.

Through its international community initiatives, LBank says it remains focused on fostering stronger relationships with traders and ecosystem participants while expanding its engagement in the global digital asset industry.

As the global Web3 industry continues to bring communities together across markets, LBank says it keeps creating opportunities for meaningful connections through industry participation, strategic partnerships, and engaging offline experiences.

About LBank

Launched in 2015, LBank is a global cryptocurrency exchange serving over 30 million registered users in 160 countries. It reports a daily trading volume of over $23.81 billion and 11 years of safety with zero security incidents. The exchange says its solutions have helped users achieve average returns of over 130% on newly listed assets.

LBank lists over 300 mainstream coins and more than 50 high-potential gems. It says it is ranked No. 1 in 100x Gems, Highest Gains, and Meme Share, attributing this to its fast altcoin listings, liquidity, and industry-first trading guarantees.