Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2025 officially kicks off today at the Coca-Cola Arena, bringing one of the strongest speaker lineups the conference has ever assembled. Over two days, global leaders in digital assets, regulation, AI, macroeconomics, and Web3 innovation will share insights that set the tone for the next phase of industry growth.Whether you’re attending for institutional analysis, developer-focused sessions, policy insights, or ecosystem deep dives, these are the ten speakers you don’t want to miss.1. Richard Teng — CEO, BinanceRichard Teng opens the conference with a keynote outlining Binance’s global strategy, the evolving regulatory environment, and the next major milestones for the digital asset ecosystem. His address typically frames the broader narrative for the entire conference.2. H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama — UAE Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work ApplicationsA central architect of the UAE’s digital innovation agenda, Al Olama will discuss national strategy, AI deployment, and how the UAE is positioning itself as a global hub for blockchain and emerging tech.3. Michael Saylor — Founder & Executive Chairman, StrategyMichael Saylor remains one of the most influential institutional voices in Bitcoin. His session will unpack long-term BTC accumulation trends, liquidity cycles, and Bitcoin’s expanding role in global corporate treasury strategy.4. Tony Ashraf (BlackRock) & Ronit Ghose (Citi Institute)A heavyweight institutional panel examining:the rise of spot Bitcoin and altcoin ETFscross-asset allocation in a tokenized worldglobal liquidity flows entering digital marketsmacro factors shaping institutional crypto adoption in 2026This is widely considered one of the marquee sessions of the week.5. Brad Garlinghouse — CEO, RippleGarlinghouse will cover the changing landscape of global payments, enterprise blockchain adoption, and the regulatory pressures shaping cross-border settlement. Ripple remains a major force in institutional blockchain integrations, making this session one to watch.6. Lily Liu — President, Solana FoundationLiu will share updates on Solana’s expanding ecosystem, improvements in network performance, and the continued push toward high-throughput, low-cost blockchain infrastructure.7. Raoul Pal — Co-Founder & CEO, Real VisionA leading macro strategist, Pal will deliver his outlook on liquidity cycles, global economic shifts, and the asset classes likely to outperform as markets transition into 2026.8. Eowyn Chen — CEO, Trust WalletChen’s session focuses on the future of self-custody, enhanced wallet security, user experience design, and the growing demand for secure, user-owned digital identity solutions.9. Ella Zhang — Head, YZ1 LabsA must-see for VCs, builders, and founders. Zhang will break down emerging infrastructure trends, early-stage investment patterns, and the technologies most likely to define Web3’s next growth cycle.10. Peter Schiff vs. CZ — The Big Debate: Bitcoin vs. Tokenized GoldOne of the most anticipated moments of the conference, this debate will put opposing monetary philosophies head to head. Expect a high-energy discussion on the future of value storage, global monetary systems, and whether gold or Bitcoin dominates the decades ahead.
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