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HODL 2025 Opens in Dubai, Advancing the Emirates' Position as a Global Financial Innovation Hub
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, 2025 / HODL 2025, organised by Trescon, the world'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).
The prestigious two-day event follows the Dubai FinTech Summit that commenced on 12th May. During the Summit'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-including Dubai FinTech Summit, Future Sustainability Forum, Private Capital Forum, Seamless Middle East, HODL Summit, and Dubai Future District Fund AGM-under a unified theme: "Pioneering tomorrow's financial landscape: Innovation, sustainability, and global connectivity."
"Being part of the upcoming Dubai Future Finance Week reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the Web3 space," said Mohammed Saleem, Founder & Chairman, Trescon. "We are proud to contribute to Dubai's vision of becoming a global financial powerhouse."
Crypto Rulebook: Toward Global Standards
A day 1 highlight was the expert panel "Crypto rulebook: Global best practices and regulatory measures", moderated by Saqr Ereiqat, Secretary General, Dubai Digital Asset Association. Speakers included:
Dyma Budorin, CEO, Hacken
Samir Safar-Aly, MENA FinTech Association
Erwin Voloder, European Blockchain Association
Belal Jassoma, DMCC
"We want to have the best ecosystem for entrepreneurs to run their business." - Dyma Budorin
"Regulations need to catch up and work together." - Samir Safar-Aly
The discussion emphasized the need for global regulatory coherence and innovation-friendly compliance frameworks.
Insuring Web3: A $6 Trillion Opportunity
Another standout session, "Insuring the Future of Crypto: Bridging Risk & Innovation in the Digital Asset Economy", spotlighted the crucial role of insurance in de-risking digital finance.
"Insurance has been a bedrock component of sustainability; it is a $6 trillion market." - Joseph Ziolkowski
The panel explored how risk-aligned insurance solutions are key to unlocking institutional trust and long-term ecosystem resilience.
During his session, Cristian Ulloa, Co-Founder & 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.
Global Leaders on the HODL Stage
Day 1 also featured other prominent speakers sharing insights across DeFi, tokenisation, compliance, and blockchain banking including:
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
View the full speaker lineup and agenda:
Ecosystem Support: HODL 2025 @ponsors and exhibitors
Sponsors:
Platinum: Liquid Loans.io
After Party: Coinvoyage
Gold: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Gofaizen & Sherle
Silver: Facephi
Bronze: Skygate Network, FMCPay, Pays Solutions, PEP
Exhibitors: SWAG42, Thesaurum, Travel Swap, Any2Pay
Startup Pods: Scintilla, Boston Trading Co, Ace Capital, vbanq
Top Media Partners Covering HODL 2025
HODL 2025 is proudly backed by leading media outlets amplifying its global reach:
Official Media Partner: CNN Business Arabic
Exclusive Media Partner:Khaleej Times
Ecosystem Partner:Entrepreneur Middle East
Business Media Partner:Arabian Business
Digital PR Partner:ZEX PR Wire
These partnerships ensure HODL 2025 headlines the conversation on Web3, innovation, and the decentralised future.
About HODL
HODL, born from the legacy of the iconic World Blockchain Summit (WBS) and organised by Trescon, is the world's 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.
For more information visit https://hodlsummit.com/
Media Contact:
Shadi Dawi
[email protected]
SOURCE: Trescon Global
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D.Kaufman--AMWN