Dubai Hosts the Launch of HODL 2025, Firming its Status as a Leading Global Financial Innovation Center
Freakin' sweet! Let's dive into the crypto chaos, baby. HODL 2025, the world's longeest-running Web3 event, just kicked off in Dubai, and it's a doozy! Organized by Trescon, this two-day event at Madinat Jumeirah is a significant step forward in the blockchain and DeFi revolution.
The shindig follows the Dubai FinTech Summit, which saw His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), announcing the launch of the first-ever Dubai Future Finance Week, happening in 2026. This mega event will unite major financial events, including HODL Summit, under the unified theme: "Pioneering tomorrow's financial landscape: Innovation, sustainability, and global connectivity."
Mohammed Saleem, Founder & Chairman of Trescon, dropped a knowledge bomb: "[Being part of Dubai Future Finance Week] reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the Web3 space," he said. "We are proud to contribute to Dubai's vision of becoming a global financial powerhouse."
Crypto Rulebook: Worldwide Standards
One of the day 1 highlights was the expert panel, "Crypto rulebook: Global best practices and regulatory measures." Moderated by Saqr Ereiqat, Secretary General of the Dubai Digital Asset Association, the panel included speaking legends like Dyma Budorin, CEO of Hacken, Samir Safar-Aly, MENA FinTech Association, Erwin Voloder, European Blockchain Association, and Belal Jassoma of DMCC. These movers and shakers discussed the necessity of global regulatory coherence and innovation-friendly compliance frameworks.
Budorin dropped a truth-bomb: "We want to have the best ecosystem for entrepreneurs to run their business." Safar-Aly chimed in: "Regulations need to catch up and work together."
Insuring Web3: A monumental Opportunity
Another top session was "Insuring the Future of Crypto: Bridging Risk & Innovation in the Digital Asset Economy." This session emphasized the critical role of insurance in de-risking digital finance. The panel explored how risk-aligned insurance solutions are key to unlocking institutional trust and long-term ecosystem resilience.
Talk about deep dives! Cristian Ulloa, Co-Founder & CEO of Liquid Loans, shared valuable strategies for building wealth in crypto while dodging common pitfalls that can lead to crypto regret.
Leaders on the HODL Stage
Day 1 didn't disappoint, with other prominent speakers sharing insights across DeFi, tokenisation, compliance, and blockchain banking. Guests included:
- Corbin Fraser, CEO, Bitcoin.com
- Nils Andersen-Röed, Global Head of FIU, Binance
- Gracy Chen, CEO, Bitget
- Rifad Mahasneh, CEO MENA, OKX
- Robert Crossley, Global Head, Franklin Templeton
- Joseph Ziolkowski, CEO, Relm Insurance
This massive event is backed by powerful sponsors and exhibitors, including Platinum sponsor Liquid Loans, Gold sponsors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Gofaizen & Sherle, Silver sponsor Facephi, and Bronze sponsors Skygate Network, FMCPay, Pays Solutions, and PEP.
HODL 2025 is also proudly supported by leading media outlets like CNN Business Arabic, Khaleej Times, Entrepreneur Middle East, Arabian Business, and ZEX PR Wire, amplifying its reach and making sure that every crypto nugget is heard loud and clear.
Don't miss out on joining HODL Dubai on May 14-15, 2025, to get in on the ground floor of Web3 innovation. For more information, check out https://hodlsummit.com/.
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Editorial Process:While HODL 2025 discussed important topics related to cryptocurrency regulation, specific discussions at the event are not detailed in available information. Here are some general best practices for global regulatory coherence in the cryptocurrency space:
- Clear Definitions and Standards
- Risk-Based Approach
- Regulatory Sandboxes
- International Cooperation
Regulatory measures include:
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Requirements
- Capital Requirements
- Consumer Protection
- Regulatory Oversight.
- The panel "Crypto rulebook: Global best practices and regulatory measures" emphasized the importance of global regulatory coherence and innovation-friendly compliance frameworks for decentralized finance (DeFi) and Blockchain businesses.
- The session "Insuring the Future of Crypto: Bridging Risk & Innovation in the Digital Asset Economy" highlighted the critical role of insurance in de-risking digital finance, especially in the context of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology.
