The second day of TOKEN2049 Dubai began today, drawing thousands of crypto and blockchain enthusiasts to one of the biggest Web3 gatherings in the region. The event, held at Dubai’s prestigious Madinat Jumeirah venue, is hosting a full day of panels and sessions with global leaders from the crypto, blockchain, and fintech industries.
A major attraction on Day 2 is Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, who will speak at a highly anticipated fireside chat at 12:40 PM GST on the OKX Main Stage. He will join TRON founder Justin Sun and Zach Witkoff, Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial, to discuss the future of finance, politics, and digital assets.
Leading Global Figures Join Web3 Conversations
The event has a very impressive lineup of high profile speakers from all over the Web3 ecosystem. Later today, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino will speak on the company’s long term vision. One of the largest stablecoin players, Tether, still remains highly influential, with its token USDT widely being used for crypto transactions around the world.
Co founder of Real Vision, Raoul Pal will dive into investment opportunities in crypto market and ByBit CEO, Ben Zhou will talk about the future of AI powered crypto wallets and agents. Eric Balchunas of Bloomberg will explain why Bitcoin ETFs have become increasingly important, and how they are evolving to become a more integral part of financial markets.
NEAR Protocol’s Illia Polosukhin and Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal will discuss difficulties related to infrastructure and scalability. The sessions will also discuss how blockchain can facilitate the adoption and integration of AI.
Other featured speakers include Muneeb Ali of Stacks, Kain Warwick of Infinex and Alex Svanevik of Nansen who too will be sharing their thoughts on Bitcoin, DeFi and integrating AI in Blockchain.
Day 1 Sees Bold Predictions and Big Appearances
On the opening day of TOKEN2049 Dubai, there was strong turnout and many influential voices. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) made his first public appearance since resigning as CEO. In his talk, he covered a range of topics from Bitcoin mining in Bhutan to artificial intelligence, as regulations move across Asia.
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes was also another highlight, as he predicted that Bitcoin could go as high as $1 million by 2028. His comments were of interest and added to the charged atmosphere of the event.
Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas brought levity to the day, joking about possible ‘Trump, Melania ETFs’ during a discussion of the swelling overlap between politics and digital assets.
UAE Strengthens Its Position as a Crypto Hub
The United Arab Emirates continues to emerge as a global center for blockchain development and innovation. TOKEN2049 has become a key stop in the Web3 calendar, drawing founders, investors, developers, and regulators from all over the world.
Companies such as Binance, KuCoin, and Coinbase are increasing their presence in the region, and Dubai is actively supporting blockchain-focused regulations. Abu Dhabi-backed MGX recently invested $2 billion in Binance, indicating strong institutional interest in the space.
Attendees have filled the venue, networking at booths, attending stage talks, and discussing ongoing developments in digital finance. Herbert R. Sim, known for his Bitcoin-themed outfits, commented on the pace of regulatory easing in the U.S., stating, “Things are easing up in America.”
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The company has partnered with global events across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and has been a consistent media partner for TOKEN2049. As a long-standing voice in the Web3 media space, CoinRepublic continues to support ecosystem growth by offering deep insights, real-time updates, and community engagement.
Other sponsors at this year’s TOKEN2049 include OKX, KuCoin, Bitget, Bybit, and the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, among others.
Agenda Focused on Future of Crypto and Technology
Today’s agenda includes topics such as Bitcoin ETFs, Web3 infrastructure, AI wallets, DeFi, and scalability. Sessions run across the OKX and KuCoin stages with founders, CEOs, and regulators speaking throughout the day.
From Justin Sun’s presence to insights from BlackRock and Goldman Sachs executives, the event is set to shape conversations around blockchain’s future. The conference will close this evening after back-to-back talks that are expected to spark debate and market reactions.
With over 15,000 attendees, TOKEN2049 Dubai positions itself as the central platform for Web3 in the MENA region.