Hosted by Japan's largest Web3 media CoinPost, WebX 2025 will be grandly held at the Prince Park Tower Hotel in Tokyo from August 25 to 26.
As one of the most influential Web3 conferences in Asia, WebX 2025 is expected to attract over 1,000 companies, more than 150 exhibitors, and over 150 Side Events, gathering top experts and innovators from the global blockchain, crypto assets, and cutting-edge technology fields.
This conference provides a platform for Web3 practitioners, investors, and enterprises to engage in deep exchanges with global industry leaders, helping Web3 projects integrate into the global market and seize industry opportunities such as stablecoins and RWA tokenization.
Star-studded guest lineup
Arthur Hayes (CEO of Maelstrom): Co-founder of BitMEX, will share investment opportunities in stablecoins and DeFi.
Yoshitaka Kitao (Chairman and CEO of SBI Holdings): The leader of Asia's fintech giant SBI Group, whose Coincheck is one of Japan's largest digital asset exchanges, will discuss financial innovation in Web3 and cooperation between China and Japan.
Aya Miyaguchi (Chair of the Ethereum Foundation): Will share the latest developments in the Ethereum ecosystem, which are of significant reference value to the developer community.
Mike Novogratz (CEO of Galaxy Digital): A leading figure in global crypto investment, will share strategies for RWA tokenization and global asset allocation, suitable for investor attention.
Audrey Tang (Co-founder of Plurality, Taiwan's first digital minister): A renowned digital governance expert in the Chinese-speaking world, will share the applications of Web3 in compliance and digital identity.
Haseeb Qureshi (Managing Partner of Dragonfly): The head of the leading global crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly, will provide investment insights for Web3 entrepreneurs.
Yat Siu (Co-founder of Animoca Brands): The Sandbox and other NFT projects are widely popular, will discuss the future of GameFi and the metaverse.
Lin Han (CEO of Gate Group): As a compliant exchange in Japan, Gate.io will focus on sharing global trends in the Web3 trading ecosystem.
Hayden Adams (Founder and CEO of Uniswap Labs): The founder of the well-known DeFi project Uniswap will share the latest developments in decentralized finance.
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In addition, representatives from the Japanese government, such as Hirai Masaki (Minister for Digital Affairs), Yuriko Koike (Governor of Tokyo), and Akizuki Katayama (Senator), will explain Japan's support for Web3 from a policy perspective, providing guidance for global crypto projects entering the Japanese market.
Highlights of the conference preview
WebX 2025 spans two days and features five stages: BitLending Stage, UPCX Stage, Bitcoin.jp Stage, UXLINK Pitch stage, and Fireside Chat Stage. The agenda closely follows current hot topics in cryptocurrency, including stablecoins, RWA, DeFi, the integration of AI and Web3, and the development of the BTC ecosystem.
The following are some highlights of the agenda; for more details and dynamic updates, please check the full conference schedule:
August 25 (Day 1): Policy, Technology, and Market Insights
Opening Ceremony and Main Forum (BitLending Stage, 09:00-12:15)
Market Insights: Opening speech by Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, sharing trends and investment strategies in the crypto market, analyzing global opportunities in DeFi and stablecoins, which are of great interest to investors.
Keynote by SBI Group: Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman of SBI Holdings, will discuss how Web3 reshapes the Asian financial ecosystem, combined with the prospects of financial cooperation between China and Japan.
Special Dialogue: Media and Financial Revolution: Yoshitaka Kitao will discuss the future integration of information and currency with renowned Japanese entrepreneur Takafumi Horie and CoinPost CEO Takahito Kagami, providing cross-border perspectives for investors.
Stablecoins and Regulation (BitLending Stage, 12:20-13:05)
The topic 'Fragmentation, Regulation, and Interoperability in the Global Stablecoin Race' led by Nischint Sanghavi, Head of Digital Currency at VISA Asia-Pacific, Yam Ki Chan, Vice President at Circle Asia-Pacific, and Emily Parker, Senior Strategic Advisor at Coincheck, will explore how stablecoins connect traditional finance with Web3, suitable for enterprises concerned with global payment trends.
DeFi Ecosystem and Privacy (BitLending Stage, 17:35-18:15)
Andrea Baglioni, Head of Capital at the Solana Foundation, and Charles Lu, co-founder of Espresso Systems, will share the latest advancements in DeFi regarding scalability, privacy, and growth, providing technical insights for DeFi developers.
Web3 Finance and Security (UPCX Stage, 11:05-12:30)
Institutional Adoption of Web3: Nobutake Suzuki, President of MUFG Innovation Partners, Eugene Cheung, Chief Business Officer of OSL Group, and Stephen Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer of Fireblocks, will discuss how finance, security, and regulation drive the institutionalization of Web3.
Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Cooperation: Audrey Tang, a pioneer in digital governance in Taiwan, Sungyong Kang, a financial crime expert from Interpol, and Chengyi Ong, Head of Public Policy at Chainalysis Asia-Pacific, will share how to combat Web3 financial crime.
Bitcoin as a Store of Value (Bitcoin.jp Stage, 10:20-11:00)
Kenji Tateiwa, founder of Agile Energy X, and Yoshinori Tatsumi, Digital Goods Director at Mitsui & Co., will discuss the rise of Bitcoin as a global store of value, suitable for investors focused on Bitcoin.
August 26 (Day 2): RWA Tokenization and AI-Driven Future
Financial Innovation Dialogue (UPCX Stage, 09:05-09:45)
Oki Matsumoto, Chairman of Monex Group, and Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, will engage in a special dialogue discussing how RWA tokenization can unlock trillions of dollars in liquidity, attracting investors focused on global asset allocation.
RWA Tokenization Frontier (UPCX Stage, 09:50-12:05)
Real Asset Tokenization: Shuhei Ochiai, General Manager of Toyota Blockchain Lab, and Norbert Gehrke, representative of the Tokyo Fintech Association, will share the technology and application prospects of RWA tokenization.
Institutional Blueprint: Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, Niki Ariyasinghe, Head of Business Development at Chainlink Asia-Pacific, and Kaya Kanamori, Chief Fintech Strategist at Sony Bank, will discuss the institutional path of RWA tokenization, suitable for enterprises focused on financial innovation.
GameFi and Community Governance (UPCX Stage, 17:50-18:30)
Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, and Sebastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, will share experiences in token economics and community governance in the GameFi ecosystem, aligning with the enthusiasm for NFTs and blockchain games.
AI + Crypto (BitLending Stage, 17:35-18:15)
Laurence Moroney, Director of Arm AI, Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs, and Michael, CEO of 0G Labs, will discuss how AI and Web3 build a decentralized smart future, providing cutting-edge insights for technology developers.
Bitcoin Ecosystem and Investment (BitLending Stage, 15:15-16:00)
Lin Han, CEO of Gate Group, Yuzo Kano, CEO of bitFlyer, and Joe, Head of Business Development at Backpack, will discuss 'Is Bitcoin a Bubble? The Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation,' providing investors with strategies for crypto asset allocation.
Uniswap and DeFi (Bitcoin.jp Stage, 09:55-10:15)
Hayden Adams, founder of Uniswap Labs, will conduct a fireside chat sharing global trends and technological breakthroughs in DeFi.
Closing Ceremony (BitLending Stage, 18:20-18:35)
Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, will deliver a closing speech, looking forward to the future direction of Japan's Web3 policy and providing guidance for projects entering the Japanese market.
Concurrent event: WebX Fintech EXPO powered by SBI Group (opening in Osaka)
On August 22, the 'WebX Fintech EXPO powered by SBI Group,' co-planned and operated by Japan's largest financial group SBI Group and Japan's largest Web3 media CoinPost, will be grandly held near the Osaka Expo site. This event focuses on the next generation of financial markets, providing excellent early participation opportunities for fintech companies.
Fintech EXPO official website: https://2025.webx-asia.com/osaka/
About WebX
WebX, hosted by Japan's largest Web3 media CoinPost, is one of the largest Web3 events in Asia, dedicated to connecting the global Web3 ecosystem and promoting the integration of technology and business.
2025 marks the third year of WebX, helping global Web3 innovators co-create the future.
Participation methods and exclusive benefits for WebX
WebX 2025 offers various ticket types, including Booth Pass (starting at $69), Business Pass (starting at $149), and VIP tickets, to meet different attendance needs. Ticket purchasers can enjoy rights including access to the main forum, booth area, business negotiations, and exclusive VIP events.
Whether seeking business opportunities, gaining insights into industry trends, or expanding global connections, WebX 2025 and WebX Fintech EXPO will be an unmissable event.
WebX official website:
https://webx-asia.com/
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