TOKEN2049 Dubai

TOKEN2049 is a global conference series, where the crypto ecosystem’s decision-makers connect to exchange ideas, network, and shape the industry. TOKEN2049 is the pre-eminent meeting place for entrepreneurs, institutions, industry insiders, investors, builders, and those with a strong interest in the crypto and blockchain industry.
Previous editions have been held in leading digital asset capitals – with our latest editions taking place semi-annually in Dubai and Singapore.
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While most crypto conferences are content to pack a schedule with panels and protocol pitches, Token2049 Dubai cranked it up a notch—blending adrenaline and gamified side quests into what felt like a cross between a Web3 summit and a desert…
Token2049: Eric Trump believes the modern financial system is ‘broken’ and crypto will take over
Eric Trump talks to World Liberty Financial’s Zach Witkoff and Tron creator Justin Sun about how the institutional banks will be left ‘in the dust’ if they fail to embrace crypto. On May 1 during Token2049’s fireside chat session, Eric…
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 selected as official stablecoin for MGX’s Binance investment
World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin, USD1, has been used to facilitate Abu Dhabi’s AI investment firm MGX’s landmark $2 billion investment into Binance. At Token2049 on May 1, World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff confirmed that the project’s USD-pegged stablecoin, USD1,…
Dubai is building the blueprint for web3-driven finance | Opinion
Dubai is rapidly emerging as a global web3 powerhouse with its future-proof regulations and innovation-friendly governance structure.
CZ’s push for DeFi takes center stage at Token2049
Speaking at the Token2049 event in Dubai, Changpeng Zhao spilled the tea on crypto regulation and setting up national crypto reserves via his new found love for consultancy. During a wide-ranging fireside chat with Raoul Pal at the Token2049 conference…
U.S. vs China: How Bitcoin factors into the trade wars
At Token2049, experts discuss the U.S. and China trade war outlook and how Bitcoin could become the next “arms race” for countries looking to maintain economic power. On April 30, founder and CEO of Ex Uno Plures, Zoltan Pozsar commented…
Token2049: Is crypto the only safe space amid macro chaos?
During a panel discussion at Token2049, the founders of Real Vision, Pantera Capital and Ex Uno Plures talk about how the world is shifting towards crypto amidst piling global debt and economic uncertainty. On April 30 at Token2049 in Dubai,…
Pavel Durov reveals new Telegram blockchain features
The founder of the Telegram messenger, Pavel Durov, spoke about the future of the TON cryptocurrency.
Polkadot’s Gavin Wood introduces new JAM chain graypaper at Token2049Â
Speaking at Token2024 in Dubai, blockchain veteran Gavin Wood unveiled plans for a new protocol called JAM Chain built atop Ethereum and Polkadot principles.Â
Stacks co-founder believes layer 2 will drive adoption for 2nd phase of Bitcoin
Muneeb Ali, co-founder of Stacks, shared his perspective on the rapid shift towards a diverse and active phase of innovation within the Bitcoin ecosystem.