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Global Crypto Leaders to Converge in Dubai for Historic 30th Edition of HODL

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  • 5,000+ global leaders, investors, and innovators to gather in Dubai for the world’s longest-running Web3 and crypto summit.
  • Agenda spotlights tokenisation, decentralised finance, modular blockchain, and AI-powered infrastructure.
  • UAE Regional Round of the Startup World Cup, in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, to offer blockchain start-ups a shot at $1M in investment at global finals.

The landmark 30th edition of the HODL (Formerly World Blockchain Summit), the world’s longest-running Crypto & Web3 Summit series is set to return to Dubai on 14-15 May 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah. HODL will bring together over 5,000 attendees, including policymakers, regulators, institutional investors, technological innovators, and entrepreneurs to drive critical conversations and partnerships shaping the future of decentralised finance, asset tokenisation, and AI-powered infrastructure.

Organised by Trescon and building on the legacy of the World Blockchain Summit, HODL has hosted 29 editions across key global hubs, including Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok. This milestone event in Dubai cements its position as a leading global platform for blockchain innovation and strategic collaboration.

“HODL has become the definitive platform for blockchain innovation in the Middle East and beyond. This 30th edition marks a turning point as institutional adoption meets breakthrough tech. We’re proud to drive the conversations shaping the future of decentralisation,” said Mohammed Saleem, Founder & Chairman of Trescon.

HODL will spotlight cutting-edge developments driving the crypto and Web3 ecosystem — including real-world asset tokenization, advancements in modular blockchain infrastructure, the next wave of DeFi innovation, evolving regulatory frameworks, and enhanced security protocols for digital assets. These trends are accelerating global momentum toward institutional and enterprise blockchain adoption.

Featuring a powerhouse line-up of speakers including:

  • Corbin Fraser, Chief Executive Officer, Bitcoin.com
  • Nils Andersen-Röed, Global Head of FIU, Binance
  • Gracy Chen, Chief Executive Officer, Bitget
  • Rifad Mahasneh, Chief Executive Officer MENA, OKX
  • Robert Crossley, Global Head of Industry and Digital Advisory Services, Franklin Templeton
  • Joseph Ziolkowski, Chief Executive officer, Relm Insurance
  • Viktor Fischer, Managing Partner, RockawayX
  • Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer, BingX
  • Luther Maday, Global Head of Payments, Algorand Foundation
  • Dyma Budorin, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hacken Click here to see full list of speakers.

“HODL 2025 is where the future of Web3 and crypto innovation takes shape. I am thrilled to collaborate with pioneers shaping this exciting digital revolution,” stated Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com.

Talking about the opportunity, Nils Andersen-Röed, Global Head of FIU at Binance remarked,

“Excited to share insights on blockchain and connect with leaders driving GameFi, NFTs, and Web3 advancements at HODL 2025.“

In a significant development for the region’s innovation landscape, HODL has partnered with Pegasus Tech Ventures to host the UAE Regional Round of the Startup World Cup,

offering emerging blockchain ventures a chance to pitch for a place at the global finals and compete for a $1 million investment. Pegasus has invested in over 260 companies, with 71 exits and 22 IPOs, providing a formidable launchpad for start- up growth.

HODL 2025 provides its attendees unprecedented access to more than 500 institutional investors, creating opportunities for strategic collaborations with

industry leaders, regulatory authorities, enterprise organisations, and government officials. This environment is optimally structured for capital formation, strategic insight development, and institutional partnerships.

Reflecting the growing influence of blockchain in global finance, HODL is backed by leading sponsors and ecosystem partners including:

  • Platinum Sponsor – Liquid Loans
  • After Party Sponsor- Coinvoyage
  • Gold Sponsors – Tata Consultancy Services | Gofaizen & Sherle
  • Silver Sponsor – Facephi
  • Bronze Sponsors – Skygate Network | FMCPAY | Pays.Solutions | P2P

With the strategic support of over 60 global media and listing partners, participating organisations will achieve significant visibility across international platforms. CNN Business Arabic serves as the Official Media Partner, with Khaleej Times as Exclusive Media Partner, and ZEX PR WIRE as the Official Digital PR Distribution Partner.

For more information, visit: https://hodlsummit.com/dubai2025/ For further enquiries, contact:

Shadi Dawi

Sr. Director – PR, Comms., & Media

M: +971 55 498 4989 | E: shadi@tresconglobal.com

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.

Visit https://hodlsummit.com/dubai2025/ for more details and ticket information.

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Blockchain Life 2025 in Dubai: World Crypto Leaders Gather for the 15th Anniversary Forum Featuring Akon’s Exclusive Performance

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The 15th Anniversary Blockchain Life Forum — one of the world’s largest events dedicated to cryptocurrencies, Web3, and mining — will take place on October 28–29, 2025, in Dubai.

More than 15,000 attendees from over 130 countries are expected, including entrepreneurs, investors, traders, and top blockchain companies.

Leading Figures from Across the Industry

The forum will feature key figures shaping the the global crypto market:

  • Reeve Collins — Co-Founder of Tether & Chairman of ReserveOne
  • Rajat Sakhuja — Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets at Mastercard
  • Justin Sun — Founder of TRON & Advisor at HTX
  • Alice Liu — Research Lead at CoinMarketCap
  • Omar Elassar — Managing Director at Animoca Brands
  • Eowyn Chen — CEO at Trust Wallet
  • Andrei Grachev — Managing Partner at DWF Labs
  • Kostas Chalkias — Co-Founder & Chief Cryptographer at Mysten Labs (Sui)
  • Sergej Kunz — Co-Founder of 1inch
  • Sergei Khitrov — Founder of Listing.Help & Jets.Capital
  • Luke Judges — Partnerships Director at Ripple
  • Akshay Dalal — Head of Risk and Compliance at Google Cloud
  • Damu Winston — Head of Web3 Innovation and Digital Products at Amazon
  • Alicia Kao — Managing Director at KuCoin
  • Lennix Lai — Chief Commercial Officer at OKX
  • Charles d’Haussy — CEO at dYdX
  • Yosuke Yoshida — Co-CEO at EMURGO
  • and many others.

Over 200 speakers will deliver insights into the upcoming Bull Run, DeFi expansion, RWA tokenization, and regulatory developments.

The Largest Industry Expo

The expo zone will feature more than 200 booths from top industry players, including OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, HTX, Bitget, BingX, Ledger, Tron, Trust Wallet, MEXC, Bitmain, Canaan, and Uminers, showcasing the most advanced blockchain solutions and Web3 technologies.

Official AfterParty with Akon and Blockchain Life Week

The event will culminate with the official all-inclusive AfterParty at Soho Garden DXB, headlined by global superstar Akon, performing live hits such as “Smack That” and “Right Now (Na Na Na)”.

Traditionally, the celebration continues throughout Blockchain Life Week — a series of side events, including yacht meetups, side events, and VIP gatherings uniting the global crypto community across Dubai.

Purchase tickets now with 10% off using promo code zexpr at blockchain-life.com

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BlockDAG Presale Nears $600M With Alpine F1® Sponsorship as Litecoin & Polygon Approach Critical Q4 Breakout Levels

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October 2, 2025

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Crypto markets are entering Q4 with volatility returning, and major altcoins are testing important resistance levels. Litecoin (LTC) has been consolidating strongly above $100, positioning for another push higher, while Polygon (POL) is compressing beneath the $0.28–$0.29 resistance zone.

Both projects carry credible catalysts: Litecoin benefits from a rising network hashrate, while Polygon has its Rio upgrade and token migration almost complete. Yet, the project commanding the most attention is BlockDAG (BDAG). Its presale has already raised more than $415M at a fixed $0.0013 price and secured a global sponsorship with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team, placing it among the most impactful presales ever.

Polygon (POL) Price Forecast: Rio Upgrade & Token Migration

Polygon (POL) has traded between $0.24 and $0.29 for months, creating a setup where a breakout could be close. A weekly close above $0.29 would confirm a base breakout, opening initial upside toward the low $0.30s and extending toward $0.35–$0.39 if momentum continues. Failure to reclaim $0.29 keeps the price rotating within its established range.

Two catalysts stand out for Q4. The Rio upgrade, completed on testnet in September, is scheduled for mainnet deployment in October and aims to improve throughput and validator economics. In parallel, the MATIC → POL migration is now 99% complete, reducing supply risks and finalizing the new token economy.

Prediction for Q4: If Rio launches smoothly and POL breaks $0.29 with RSI above 50 and stronger volume, the breakout case strengthens. Otherwise, expect continued sideways trade within $0.24–$0.29.

Litecoin (LTC) Price Prediction: Network Growth Supports Breakout

Litecoin has spent the last several months consolidating between $103 and $125, building a stable base above $100. Key support remains between $103 and $106, with resistance at $125–$135, the level that capped its rallies in June. A weekly close above $125 would confirm bullish continuation, opening the path toward $150–$155, where prior 2024 supply remains.

Network security continues to improve. Hashrate has risen nearly 19% in the past 90 days, reaching multi-year highs. This growth in miner participation supports long-term chain health. Technical signals are constructive as well, with daily RSI neutral and price above the 50- and 100-day EMAs, leaving room for further upside.

Prediction for Q4: If LTC holds $103 and clears $125–$135 with volume support, a rally toward $150 is realistic. If support breaks, a pullback toward $95–$100 may occur before another move higher.

BlockDAG: The Presale Setting New Standards

BlockDAG (BDAG) is changing expectations for presale projects. With more than $415M raised, 26B+ coins sold, and 312,000 holders already onboarded, it is scaling at levels many Layer-1 networks only achieve years after launch. Adoption is visible across both retail and infrastructure: over 3M people mine through the X1 Mobile Miner app, and 20,000 hardware miners have shipped to 130+ countries.

The landmark sponsorship with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team elevates BDAG beyond crypto circles, making it the first Layer-1 blockchain to secure a Formula 1® partnership. This places its brand before billions of fans each season, linking it with speed, global culture, and mainstream credibility.

At a fixed presale price of $0.0013, with less than $200M left before the $600M cap, the opportunity is becoming increasingly limited. Analysts highlight that presales often accelerate in final phases, and BDAG’s momentum suggests sellout could come sooner than expected. With long-term speculation pointing to $1, the ROI potential exceeds 62,000%, making BDAG stand out as the best crypto presale of 2025.

Summing Up

Litecoin and Polygon both offer strong Q4 setups. Litecoin’s improving hashrate and supportive structure suggest a path to $150+, while Polygon’s Rio upgrade and POL migration provide catalysts for a breakout above $0.29. Both carry potential, though gains may be measured.

BlockDAG, however, is showing a different trajectory. With over $415M raised, adoption proven through millions of miners, and cultural visibility secured through the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team partnership, it is positioning itself as the best crypto presale of 2025. At $0.0013, BDAG presents a rare asymmetric opportunity in a market that rewards both adoption and credibility.

Presale: https://purchase.blockdag.network

Website: https://blockdag.network

Telegram: https://t.me/blockDAGnetworkOfficial

Discord: https://discord.gg/Q7BxghMVyu 

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$STRAYDOG: From Scraps to Steaks… And Now Giving Back to the Pack

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August 29, 2025

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Every street has one… the scarred, hungry stray dog that refuses to die. In crypto, that stray is all of us: rugged, scammed, abandoned, yet somehow still here.

That spirit is what gave birth to $STRAYDOG, the meme coin that doesn’t wag its tail for VCs or insiders. StrayDog didn’t start in a polished boardroom with pie charts and buzzwords. It started in the alleyways of Web3 scarred by rugs, hardened by scams and raised on scraps of degen dreams.

The Cleanest Dirty Dog

Most meme coins arrive with presales, hidden wallets, or bloated marketing allocations. StrayDog flipped the script:

🚫 No presale
🚫 No team tokens
🚫 No leash
🚫 No masters

Instead, StrayDog calls itself the cleanest dirty dog … scarred on the outside, pure at the core. A fair launch built on chaos, loyalty, and Pack energy.

Why StrayDog Matters

StrayDog is more than just a coin, it’s a cultural movement for underdogs. Every rug leaves survivors. Every scam leaves fighters. Every broken chart leaves a few more strays still standing.

StrayDog doesn’t beg. It bites.

The project has already drawn attention as one of the cleanest launches of the cycle, with its bundle buyback model fueling liquidity and buy pressure while ensuring the supply stays in community hands. The Pack is built on resilience, loyalty, and a refusal to roll over.

Where the Pack Is Going

The vision is simple: turn scraps into steaks, keep the streets safe, and prove that the underdog always bites hardest.

Unlike kennel coins that rely on polished marketing, StrayDog thrives on chaos and culture. The developers describe it as “the Mad Max of meme coins,” and its roadmap reflects that: grow the Pack, fuel buybacks, and howl so loud the suits can’t ignore it.

The First Step in Giving Back

But StrayDog isn’t just taking over the streets of crypto. It’s also stepping into the real world.

In its first act of giving back, StrayDog has become an annual sponsor of the Cape Coral Soccer Association (CCSA), the largest full-service soccer organization in Southwest Florida, established in 1974.

CCSA is a non-profit dedicated to fostering the physical, mental, and emotional growth of Cape Coral’s youth through the sport of soccer. With over 160,000 residents in Cape Coral, the league provides a safe and structured environment where kids can learn teamwork, resilience, and loyalty… the same values that define the Pack.

⚽ Facilities:

  • Cape Coral Sports Complex: 54 acres, 14 athletic fields, concessions, playgrounds.
  • Pelican Soccer Complex: 14 acres, 4 oversized fields, playgrounds, concessions, club office.

Over the years, CCSA has hosted major events for the Florida Youth Soccer Association including the State Cup Final Four, Presidents Cup, and the annual Norm Rosen tournaments.

For StrayDog, this sponsorship is symbolic: it’s about teaching the next generation Pack values… loyalty, looking after each other, and never rugging your teammates.

Who Joins the Pack?

Not the suits. Not the polished. Not the ones who need their paws held.

The Pack is made up of survivors.. scarred by rugs, hardened by scams, yet hungrier than ever.

StrayDog doesn’t want fans, it wants family.

In the End

Every dog has its day. This one belongs to the Stray.

🔗 Official Links

🌐 Website: www.straydogcoin.com
🐦 Twitter (X): x.com/StrayDogETH
💬 Telegram: t.me/StrayDogETH
📜 Contract Address (CA): 0xe15Ed6CaD89CB6D71b1f18EfF938C65fBC59B371

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