Bengaluru, January 2026 — IIM Bangalore has shown strong leadership again. Team CryptoKnights, PGP students from IIMB, won first place in Binance Case Challenge Season 2.0. The win was announced in early January. The finale happened at Binance Blockchain Week 2025 in Dubai.

CryptoKnights Take Top Spot

CryptoKnights beat top teams from other Indian B-schools. The challenge focused on practical solutions for responsible crypto adoption in India.

Teams gave 7-minute pitches. They faced tough Q&A from senior Binance executives and blockchain leaders. Judges scored on regulation, feasibility, user insights, storytelling, and strategy.

CryptoKnights won by focusing on hyper-localized trading products for Indian users. Their idea was clear and practical.

Prize Winners

• Winner: CryptoKnights (IIM Bangalore) – USD 10,000
• 1st Runner-up: Tokken3 (IIM Lucknow) – USD 6,000
  (‘Cryptoback’ shopping rewards with crypto)
• 2nd Runner-up: The Misfits (SPJIMR Mumbai) – USD 4,000
  (SIP-style real-world asset tokenization)

Rachel Conlan, Binance CMO, said: “India’s talent shines. The country will shape Web3’s future.”

IIMB Strengthens Its Position

This is IIM Bangalore’s second strong show in the series. It proves the quality of IIMB’s MBA programs. Students now handle finance, tech, and regulation challenges well.

The win brings pride and global exposure to IIMB students.

Congratulations to CryptoKnights and IIM Bangalore — a clear sign of top-class management education and Web3 talent from India.

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