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The Event That Changed The Metaverse; Blockchain World Abu Dhabi Engaged, Excited, and Educated the World

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  • The inaugural Blockchain World Abu Dhabi welcomed over 5,300 attendees and streamed live, with global online visitors from over 100 countries
  • The largest Blockchain event attendance in MENA region history for online and offline audiences
  • Featuring over 60 expert speakers, with a total online reach of 1.3 billion social followers, who raptured audiences

Blockchain World Abu Dhabi, featuring The Global Distributed Cloud Storage Summit (DCS 2021) and Helicon Studio, lit up the digital universe this December.  The inaugural event brought together crypto and blockchain enthusiasts online and offline from over 100 countries world-wide, including UK, India, USA, Saudi Arabia and Philippines.  

With a total of 60 international expert speakers and 32 Media partners educating 5,329 attendees over 3-days this was truly ‘not your typical blockchain event’.  Not only were crypto and blockchain enthusiasts and businesses present in abundance, Blockchain World’s mission to educate everyone made the show truly unique by incorporating gaming, trading and entrepreneurial workshops and masterclasses into an engaging experiential led event.  The first XR studio was launched in the Middle East, the Helicon Studio, producing over 17 shows in less than 3-days totalling over 30 hours of studio quality video content.  Key global experts and speakers included: Jordan Belfort, “The Real Wolf of Wall Street”; David Shing, Aka ‘Shingy’; Christopher Travers, Offbeat Media Group; Brett King, Neo Bank, Moven; Isaac Serwanga, Speaker and Author.

Blockchain World Abu Dhabi welcomed local and international dignitaries and ministers.  The opening ceremony was attended by: H.E Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of Department of Health, Abu Dhabi; H.E. Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy; H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Energy; Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC.  

THE LAUNCH OF HELICONNFT

At Blockchain World Abu Dhabi we witnessed the launch of a new era of online and blockchain gaming, the launch of HeliconNFT.  Placing the power back into the hands of the gamer, HeliconNFT is a new vision of how a DeFi, NFT and gaming platform should be.  HeliconNFT is a new online universe, combining a gaming Metaverse with an NFT buying & trading platform that provides real rewards where you can play, mine and earn to become the master of a new market.  Alongside the platform launch was the launch of Helicon Studio and Helicon Media, new wave content and information outlets designed to provide exceptional quality viewer content alongside industry-leading experiences.

At the launch HeliconNFT announced global partnerships with UK-based Bad Fox Studios and Fundamentally Games, met as HeliconNFT held recent discussions with the UK’s gaming and interactive entertainment trade association Ukie, to provide custom gaming options for future players and integrate existing gaming greats into the platform.

BLOCKCHAIN AND THE FUTURE OF THE UAE

The UAE has always been a visionary throughout the last 50 years, driving innovation across both the region and the world.  Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been blockchain and fintech enthusiasts, aiming to save millions of hours of manpower whilst providing a more efficient, safer and greener form of government and administration, alongside providing key business drivers, such as the SCA and DWTCA agreement on crypto asset licensing, and investing in all things cryptoverse and metaverse.  Most recently, Mubadala Investment Company announced their interest in the crypto eco system, with CEO and Managing Director Khaldoon Al Mubarak stating an interview with CNBC, “I think it (crypto) is real. This is a business that had $200 billion worth of value two years ago, and is $2.5 trillion value today and growing. So while many people are sceptics, I do not fall in that category.”

Since 2013 when the “Smart Dubai Initiative” was first introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to transform Dubai into a smart city, his aim was to provide better quality of life to all by harnessing future tech, which we see now in the Dubai, Blockchain Strategy 2020 and Emirates Blockchain Strategy.  

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About DCS 2021

The Global Distributed Cloud Storage Summit (DCS 2021) will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre in the UAE on 15-17th December 2021. This meeting will gather relevant government departments, notable blockchain industry experts, industry investment institutions, related academic and research institutions, star project parties, and other parties together. This conference will provide the distributed storage industry with more policies, financial support, and a more significant influx of human resources.

About CloudTech

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates with a subsidiary in Australia, CloudTech Group is the leader in Fintech and one of the world’s leading blockchain technology groups, providing services covering every aspect of the blockchain industry. Our services range from cooperation with governments to technical research and legal and compliance consulting. In an effort to help establish the blockchain industry’s ecosystem, we have formulated a complete industrial layout plan to explore the underlying blockchain technology.

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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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October 10, 2025

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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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