WebX 2025, organized by Japan's largest Web3 media CoinPost, will be grandly held from August 25 to 26 at the Prince Park Tower Tokyo. As one of Asia's most influential Web3 conferences, 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 deeply with global industry leaders, helping Web3 projects integrate into the global market and seize opportunities in stablecoins, RWA tokenization, and more.
Heavyweight Guest Lineup
Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom CEO): 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 Web3 financial innovation and Sino-Japanese cooperation.
Aya Miyaguchi (Chairwoman of the Ethereum Foundation): Will share the latest developments in the Ethereum ecosystem, which is of significant reference value to the developer community.
Mike Novogratz (CEO of Galaxy Digital): A leading figure in global crypto investment, will share RWA tokenization and global asset allocation strategies, suitable for investor attention.
Audrey Tang (Co-founder of Plurality, Taiwan's first Digital Minister): A well-known digital governance expert in the Chinese-speaking world, will share the application of Web3 in compliance and digital identity.
Haseeb Qureshi (Managing Partner of Dragonfly): The head of the globally leading 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, and he 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 the global trends of 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.
(The image shows only a portion of the speakers; for more details, please check the full list of nearly 200 speakers.)
In addition, representatives from Japan's political circles, such as Hirai Masaki (Minister for Digital), Yuriko Koike (Governor of Tokyo), and Katayama Akizuki (Senator), will explain Japan's support for Web3 from a policy perspective, providing guidance for global crypto projects entering the Japanese market.
Conference Highlights Preview
WebX 2025 is a two-day event featuring five major 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.
Below are some highlights of the schedule, for more details and dynamic updates please check the full conference agenda:
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 in the crypto market and investment strategies, analyzing global opportunities in DeFi and stablecoins, attracting significant attention from investors.
SBI Group Keynote: Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman of SBI Holdings, will discuss how Web3 is reshaping the Asian financial ecosystem, combined with the prospects of Sino-Japanese financial cooperation.
Special Dialogue: Media and Financial Revolution: Yoshitaka Kitao and renowned Japanese entrepreneurs Takafumi Horie and CoinPost CEO Takahito Kagami will discuss the future integration of information and currency, providing investors with cross-border perspectives.
Stablecoins and Regulation (BitLending Stage, 12:20-13:05)
The theme '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 and Web3, suitable for enterprises focusing on 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 institutionalization of Web3.
Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Cooperation: Taiwanese digital governance pioneer Audrey Tang, INTERPOL financial crime expert Sungyong Kang, and Chengyi Ong, Head of Public Policy for 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, Director of Digital Goods at Mitsui & Co., will discuss the rise of Bitcoin as a global store of value, suitable for investors interested in 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 to discuss how RWA tokenization can release trillions of dollars in liquidity, attracting investors focused on global asset allocation.
Frontiers of RWA Tokenization (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 for Chainlink Asia Pacific, and Kaya Kanamori, Chief Fintech Strategist at Sony Bank, will discuss the institutionalization path of RWA tokenization, suitable for enterprises focusing 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 the token economy and community governance of the GameFi ecosystem, aligning with enthusiasm for NFTs and blockchain gaming.
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 explore how AI and Web3 can build a decentralized intelligent future, providing cutting-edge insights for technology developers.
Bitcoin Ecosystem and Investment (BitLending Stage, 15:15-16:00)
Gate Group CEO Lin Han, bitFlyer CEO Yuzo Kano, and Backpack Business Development Head Joe will discuss 'Bitcoin or Bubble? The Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation', providing investors with crypto asset allocation strategies.
Uniswap and DeFi (Bitcoin.jp Stage, 09:55-10:15)
Hayden Adams, founder of Uniswap Labs, will hold a fireside chat to share global trends and technological breakthroughs in DeFi.
Closing Ceremony (BitLending Stage, 18:20-18:35)
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike will deliver a closing speech, looking ahead at the future direction of Japan's Web3 policies, providing guidance for projects entering the Japanese market.
Concurrent Event: WebX Fintech EXPO powered by SBI Group (Osaka Opening)
On August 22, the 'WebX Fintech EXPO powered by SBI Group', co-planned and operated by Japan's largest financial group SBI Group and the largest Web3 media CoinPost, will be grandly held near the Osaka Expo venue. This event focuses on the next-generation financial market, providing a great opportunity for fintech companies to participate early.
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, supporting global Web3 innovators to co-create the future.
How to Participate in WebX and Exclusive Benefits
WebX 2025 offers various ticket types, including Booth Pass (starting at $69), Business Pass (starting at $149), and VIP tickets, catering to different conference needs. Ticket purchasers can enjoy rights such as access to the main forum, exhibition area, business negotiations, and exclusive VIP events.
Whether seeking business opportunities, insights into industry trends, or expanding global networks, WebX 2025 and the WebX Fintech EXPO will be an unmissable grand event.
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