{"id":45744,"date":"2025-05-18T10:52:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T07:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=45744"},"modified":"2025-05-18T10:52:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T07:52:53","slug":"hodl-2025-opens-in-dubai-advancing-the-emirates-position-as-a-global-financial-innovation-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2025\/05\/hodl-2025-opens-in-dubai-advancing-the-emirates-position-as-a-global-financial-innovation-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"HODL 2025 opens in Dubai, advancing the Emirates&#8217; position as a global financial innovation hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"411\"><strong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"270\">HODL 2025<\/strong>, the world\u2019s longest-running Web3 event organized by Trescon, opened in Dubai with leading voices in blockchain, DeFi, and digital assets.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"411\"><strong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"443\">Dubai Future Finance Week<\/strong> announced for 2026\u2014uniting major finance events under the theme of innovation, sustainability, and global connectivity.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"565\">\n<p data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"565\">Key sessions addressed <strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"620\">global crypto regulations<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"669\">Web3 insurance as a $6 trillion opportunity<\/strong>, and strategies for building trust in the decentralized economy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>HODL 2025<\/strong>, organised by Trescon, the world&#8217;s longest-running Web3 event, officially opened today at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The prestigious two-day event follows the Dubai FinTech Summit that commenced on 12<sup>th<\/sup> May. During the Summit&#8217;s opening ceremony, His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), announced the launch of the inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week, scheduled for 2026. This flagship initiative will bring together major financial events\u2014including Dubai FinTech Summit, Future Sustainability Forum, Private Capital Forum, Seamless Middle East, HODL Summit, and Dubai Future District Fund AGM\u2014under a unified theme: &#8220;Pioneering tomorrow&#8217;s financial landscape: Innovation, sustainability, and global connectivity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>\u201cBeing part of the upcoming Dubai Future Finance Week reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the Web3 space,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Mohammed Saleem<\/strong>, Founder &amp; Chairman, <strong>Trescon<\/strong>. <em>\u201cWe are proud to contribute to Dubai\u2019s vision of becoming a global financial powerhouse.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Crypto Rulebook: Toward Global Standards<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A day 1 highlight was the expert panel <strong>\u201cCrypto rulebook: Global best practices and regulatory measures\u201d<\/strong>, moderated by <strong>Saqr Ereiqat<\/strong>, Secretary General, <strong>Dubai Digital Asset Association<\/strong>. Speakers included:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Dyma Budorin<\/strong>, CEO, Hacken<\/li>\n<li><strong>Samir Safar-Aly<\/strong>, MENA FinTech Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Erwin Voloder<\/strong>, European Blockchain Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Belal Jassoma<\/strong>, DMCC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>\u201cWe want to have the best ecosystem for entrepreneurs to run their business.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Dyma Budorin<br \/>\n<em>\u201cRegulations need to catch up and work together.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Samir Safar-AlyThe discussion emphasized the need for global regulatory coherence and innovation-friendly compliance frameworks.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Insuring Web3: A $6 Trillion Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Another standout session, <strong>\u201cInsuring the Future of Crypto: Bridging Risk &amp; Innovation in the Digital Asset Economy\u201d<\/strong>, spotlighted the crucial role of insurance in de-risking digital finance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>\u201cInsurance has been a bedrock component of sustainability; it is a $6 trillion market.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Joseph Ziolkowski<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The panel explored how risk-aligned insurance solutions are key to unlocking institutional trust and long-term ecosystem resilience.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">During his session, Cristian Ulloa, Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Liquid Loans, Platinum sponsor of HODL 2025, shared valuable strategies for building wealth in crypto while steering clear of common pitfalls that lead to crypto regret.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Global Leaders on the HODL Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Day 1 also featured other prominent speakers sharing insights across DeFi, tokenisation, compliance, and blockchain banking including:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Corbin Fraser<\/strong>, CEO, Bitcoin.com<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nils Andersen-R\u00f6ed<\/strong>, Global Head of FIU, Binance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gracy Chen<\/strong>, CEO, Bitget<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rifad Mahasneh<\/strong>, CEO MENA, OKX<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robert Crossley<\/strong>, Global Head, Franklin Templeton<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joseph Ziolkowski<\/strong>, CEO, Relm Insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>View the full <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/hodlsummit.com\/dubai2025\/speakers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>speaker lineup<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/hodlsummit.com\/dubai2025\/agenda\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>agenda<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ecosystem Support: HODL 2025 @ponsors and exhibitors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sponsors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Platinum<\/strong>: Liquid Loans.io<br \/>\n<strong>After Party<\/strong>: Coinvoyage<br \/>\n<strong>Gold<\/strong>: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Gofaizen &amp; Sherle<br \/>\n<strong>Silver<\/strong>: Facephi<br \/>\n<strong>Bronze<\/strong>: Skygate Network, FMCPay, Pays Solutions, PEP<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Exhibitors:<\/strong> SWAG42, Thesaurum, Travel Swap, Any2Pay<br \/>\n<strong>Startup Pods:<\/strong> Scintilla, Boston Trading Co, Ace Capital, vbanq<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Media Partners Covering HODL 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">HODL 2025 is proudly backed by leading media outlets amplifying its global reach:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><strong>Official Media Partner:<\/strong> CNN Business Arabic<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusive Media Partner:<\/strong> <em>Khaleej Times<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecosystem Partner:<\/strong> <em>Entrepreneur Middle East<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Media Partner:<\/strong> <em>Arabian Business<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital PR Partner:<\/strong> <em>ZEX PR Wire<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">These partnerships ensure HODL 2025 headlines the conversation on Web3, innovation, and the decentralised future.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">About HODL<\/p>\n<p>HODL, born from the legacy of the iconic World Blockchain Summit (WBS) and organised by Trescon, is the world\u2019s longest running blockchain event series with 29 global editions across cities like Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok. Since 2017, HODL has served as a platform for blockchain deal-making, innovation, and connecting disruptive projects with investors, enterprises, and governments. Join HODL Dubai on May 14-15, 2025, to engage with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge blockchain developments, and secure your place at the forefront of Web3 innovation.<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/hodlsummit.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/hodlsummit.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HODL 2025, the world\u2019s longest-running Web3 event organized by Trescon, opened in Dubai with leading voices in blockchain, DeFi, and digital assets. Dubai Future Finance Week announced for 2026\u2014uniting major finance events under the theme of innovation, sustainability, and global connectivity. 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