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

- 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.
Press Release
Nodspace – An Innovative Next-Generation Decentralized Finance Platform
Nodspace is one of the key players in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 ecosystem. The platform provides comprehensive solutions for managing cryptocurrency assets and participating in innovative financial instruments. Created with the goal of democratizing access to DeFi services, the company combines the technological power of blockchain with an intuitive user interface, allowing users from different countries to easily interact with the evolving world of digital finance.
Today, the platform serves tens of thousands of active users across more than one hundred countries and regions. The continuous growth of the user base reflects increasing investor confidence in the services offered and in the company’s innovative approach to developing DeFi infrastructure.
Multifunctional Architecture of the Nodspace Platform
The Nodspace platform is built on a modular principle, integrating several interconnected areas of activity into a unified ecosystem. Each component of the system is optimized to ensure maximum efficiency while maintaining close integration with the platform’s other services.
· Airdrop Program: a token and reward distribution system that allows users to receive rewards for participating in ecosystem development and completing specific network-related actions.
· Node Management: an infrastructure component that supports transaction validation and network security; node operators receive rewards for maintaining the blockchain.
· Lending Service: a protocol for issuing and receiving loans in digital assets using smart contracts; participants receive interest income for providing liquidity.
· Staking Program: a mechanism for locking assets to participate in network consensus and receive passive income; participants also contribute to the decentralization and security of the platform.
The intelligent resource allocation system optimizes capital flows between different areas, ensuring a balance between supply and demand. This allows the platform to function as a unified, well-coordinated mechanism in which each component enhances the efficiency of the others.
Global Infrastructure and Scalability
Nodspace has developed a distributed infrastructure capable of serving users worldwide without performance degradation. The platform’s architecture is based on the principles of decentralization, eliminating single points of failure and ensuring reliable 24/7 operation.
Network nodes are geographically distributed to minimize latency for users in each region. The use of optimized consensus and routing algorithms makes it possible to process large transaction volumes with minimal fees. The automatic scaling system ensures that user base growth does not slow down platform performance.
The platform’s global reach is supported by local assistance and a multilingual interface. The company actively cooperates with regional communities and partners, ensuring cultural relevance and adapting its services to the specific characteristics of different markets.
Security and Reliability as a Fundamental Principle
At the center of Nodspace’s strategy is a firm commitment to protecting user assets and maintaining platform integrity. The company invests significant resources in developing and implementing multi-layered security mechanisms.
· Cryptographic Protection: all transactions are protected using modern encryption methods that meet military-grade standards.
· Independent Audits: regular reviews of smart contracts and infrastructure are conducted by reputable companies specializing in blockchain security.
· Insurance Mechanisms: protection funds and insurance programs provide compensation in the event of unforeseen technical failures.
· Continuous Monitoring: dedicated teams monitor suspicious activity and potential security threats 24/7.
· Risk Management: the system applies limits on the size of individual transactions and the concentration of risk in specific assets.
Nodspace follows the principle of full financial transparency, which distinguishes it from many traditional financial institutions. All key financial indicators, reports, and analytical data are publicly available, allowing investors, partners, and independent analysts to independently evaluate the condition and development of the platform.
This approach aligns with the fundamental principles of decentralized finance and blockchain technology, where transparency is viewed not as a burden, but as a competitive advantage and an indicator of reliability.
Nodspace regularly publishes detailed reports on completed security audits, scalability testing results, and other technical indicators. This information is critically important so that users can competently assess risks and make informed decisions regarding the placement of their assets on the platform.
Development Strategy
The most ambitious initiative in Nodspace’s roadmap is the development of its own high-performance blockchain. This project represents the logical evolution of the platform and reflects the company’s long-term vision of creating a fully decentralized DeFi ecosystem.
A key feature of its own blockchain will be the ability for developers and entrepreneurs to create decentralized applications, or dApps, and launch their own tokens directly within the platform’s native environment. This transforms the interaction model, turning the platform from a simple service provider into an open ecosystem for innovation.
Nodspace positions itself as a leading innovator in decentralized finance, combining practical functionality with a long-term vision for industry development. Its comprehensive approach to integrating various DeFi services, strict security standards, and continuous development of new technological solutions allow the platform to remain at the forefront of financial system transformation.
The company’s commitment to transparency, especially in the disclosure of financial reports and platform performance data, distinguishes it from many competitors and sets new standards in the industry. This demonstrates the company’s understanding that trust is built on openness and accountability.
The platform’s global reach, serving users in more than one hundred countries, demonstrates the potential of decentralized finance as an alternative to traditional financial systems. The company is actively working to expand its influence, opening new opportunities for participation in an innovative financial ecosystem.
The development of analytical capabilities and the creation of its own blockchain represent strategic investments in the platform’s future, allowing it to evolve from a service provider toward building a fully decentralized ecosystem. This development trajectory reflects the company’s deep understanding of the dynamics of the Web3 industry and its potential to fundamentally transform the global financial system.
Press Release
Nodspace – An Innovative Next-Generation Decentralized Finance Platform
Nodspace is one of the key players in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 ecosystem. The platform provides comprehensive solutions for managing cryptocurrency assets and participating in innovative financial instruments. Created with the goal of democratizing access to DeFi services, the company combines the technological power of blockchain with an intuitive user interface, allowing users from different countries to easily interact with the evolving world of digital finance.
Today, the platform serves tens of thousands of active users across more than one hundred countries and regions. The continuous growth of the user base reflects increasing investor confidence in the services offered and in the company’s innovative approach to developing DeFi infrastructure.
Multifunctional Architecture of the Nodspace Platform
The Nodspace platform is built on a modular principle, integrating several interconnected areas of activity into a unified ecosystem. Each component of the system is optimized to ensure maximum efficiency while maintaining close integration with the platform’s other services.
· Airdrop Program: a token and reward distribution system that allows users to receive rewards for participating in ecosystem development and completing specific network-related actions.
· Node Management: an infrastructure component that supports transaction validation and network security; node operators receive rewards for maintaining the blockchain.
· Lending Service: a protocol for issuing and receiving loans in digital assets using smart contracts; participants receive interest income for providing liquidity.
· Staking Program: a mechanism for locking assets to participate in network consensus and receive passive income; participants also contribute to the decentralization and security of the platform.
The intelligent resource allocation system optimizes capital flows between different areas, ensuring a balance between supply and demand. This allows the platform to function as a unified, well-coordinated mechanism in which each component enhances the efficiency of the others.
Global Infrastructure and Scalability
Nodspace has developed a distributed infrastructure capable of serving users worldwide without performance degradation. The platform’s architecture is based on the principles of decentralization, eliminating single points of failure and ensuring reliable 24/7 operation.
Network nodes are geographically distributed to minimize latency for users in each region. The use of optimized consensus and routing algorithms makes it possible to process large transaction volumes with minimal fees. The automatic scaling system ensures that user base growth does not slow down platform performance.
The platform’s global reach is supported by local assistance and a multilingual interface. The company actively cooperates with regional communities and partners, ensuring cultural relevance and adapting its services to the specific characteristics of different markets.
Security and Reliability as a Fundamental Principle
At the center of Nodspace’s strategy is a firm commitment to protecting user assets and maintaining platform integrity. The company invests significant resources in developing and implementing multi-layered security mechanisms.
· Cryptographic Protection: all transactions are protected using modern encryption methods that meet military-grade standards.
· Independent Audits: regular reviews of smart contracts and infrastructure are conducted by reputable companies specializing in blockchain security.
· Insurance Mechanisms: protection funds and insurance programs provide compensation in the event of unforeseen technical failures.
· Continuous Monitoring: dedicated teams monitor suspicious activity and potential security threats 24/7.
· Risk Management: the system applies limits on the size of individual transactions and the concentration of risk in specific assets.
Nodspace follows the principle of full financial transparency, which distinguishes it from many traditional financial institutions. All key financial indicators, reports, and analytical data are publicly available, allowing investors, partners, and independent analysts to independently evaluate the condition and development of the platform.
This approach aligns with the fundamental principles of decentralized finance and blockchain technology, where transparency is viewed not as a burden, but as a competitive advantage and an indicator of reliability.
Nodspace regularly publishes detailed reports on completed security audits, scalability testing results, and other technical indicators. This information is critically important so that users can competently assess risks and make informed decisions regarding the placement of their assets on the platform.
Development Strategy
The most ambitious initiative in Nodspace’s roadmap is the development of its own high-performance blockchain. This project represents the logical evolution of the platform and reflects the company’s long-term vision of creating a fully decentralized DeFi ecosystem.
A key feature of its own blockchain will be the ability for developers and entrepreneurs to create decentralized applications, or dApps, and launch their own tokens directly within the platform’s native environment. This transforms the interaction model, turning the platform from a simple service provider into an open ecosystem for innovation.
Nodspace positions itself as a leading innovator in decentralized finance, combining practical functionality with a long-term vision for industry development. Its comprehensive approach to integrating various DeFi services, strict security standards, and continuous development of new technological solutions allow the platform to remain at the forefront of financial system transformation.
The company’s commitment to transparency, especially in the disclosure of financial reports and platform performance data, distinguishes it from many competitors and sets new standards in the industry. This demonstrates the company’s understanding that trust is built on openness and accountability.
The platform’s global reach, serving users in more than one hundred countries, demonstrates the potential of decentralized finance as an alternative to traditional financial systems. The company is actively working to expand its influence, opening new opportunities for participation in an innovative financial ecosystem.
The development of analytical capabilities and the creation of its own blockchain represent strategic investments in the platform’s future, allowing it to evolve from a service provider toward building a fully decentralized ecosystem. This development trajectory reflects the company’s deep understanding of the dynamics of the Web3 industry and its potential to fundamentally transform the global financial system.
Press Release
MyDex Announced as Tertiary Exhibition Sponsor at Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026

Hong Kong, 17th April 2026 — Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 is honored to have MyDex onboard as a Tertiary Exhibition Sponsor.
MyDex is the next-gen intelligent trading platform where humans and AI evolve together. Explore more at https://www.mydex.io/
Following the sellout success of its previous editions, Hong Kong Web3 Festival has announced its return on 20–23 April at HKCEC. Now in its 4th year, this four-day event will once again bring tens of thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to connect, learn and be inspired.
The four-day event will feature over 20 sessions across four stages, bringing together 200+ speakers, 100+ partners, and thousands of Web3 professionals, investors, and enthusiasts across the globe to explore trending topics in crypto finance, AI + Web3, and RWAs.
The conference will also convene top experts and leading Web3 projects to exchange ideas, share best practices and gain perspectives on today’s evolving Web3 landscape. Confirmed speakers include:
Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of Hong Kong
Lu Weiding, Deputy to the People’s National Congress, Vice Chairman to All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chairman and CEO of Wanxiang Group
Mr Joseph H. L. CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Hong Kong
Dr. YIP Chee Hang, Executive Director of Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong
Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group
Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology & Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong
Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder, Ethereum
Michael Faulkender, Professor of Finance, University of Maryland; Former Deputy Secretary, the U.S. Treasury
Yi He, Co-CEO, Binance
Richard Teng, Co-CEO, Binance
Lennix Lai, Chief Commercial Officer, OKX Global
H.E. Justin Sun, Founder, TRON; Advisor, HTX; Advisor, B.AI
Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, Mysten Labs
Seiji Yuki, Executive Managing Director, Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association & Japan Cryptoasset Business Association
Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
Joseph Chalom, CEO, Sharplink
Francis B. Zhou, CEO, Quantum Solutions
Abdelhamid Bizid, Managing Director, BlackRock
Cindy Xu, Managing Director, Head of Asia Fintech and China Financial Institutions and Governments, J.P. Morgan
Akhil Devmurari, Fintech Sector Head, APAC, Payments, J.P. Morgan
Brian Mehler, CEO, Stable
Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands
Min Lin, Managing Director, Head of Global Business Development at Ondo Finance
Franklin Bi, General Partner, Pantera Capital
John Cahill, COO, Galaxy Digital Asia
……
And 200+ industry leaders from traditional finance, tech giants, and Web3 projects.
Join Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20–23 and be part of an epic Web3 journey: https://luma.com/hkweb3festival_2026
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