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Under the patronage of Maktoum bin Mohammed DIFC to host 3rd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit on 12 and 13 May 2025

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  • His Highness: Summit reflects Mohammed bin Rashid’s vision of establishing Dubai as a global financial powerhouse
  • Summit to draw over 8,000 attendees and 300 speakers from more than 100 countries, and over 1,000 investors alongside top decision makers, thought leaders and experts
  • Essa Kazim: Through the summit, DIFC continues to showcase the tremendous opportunities for AI, FinTech and innovation companies in Dubai
  • Future Sustainability Forum will be incorporated into the summit for the first time
  • FinTech World Cup gives start-ups a platform to display solutions to investors, venture capitalists, and strategic partners

“The Dubai FinTech Summit reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, of establishing Dubai as a global financial powerhouse. The Summit is set to attract over 8,000 attendees and 300 speakers from more than 100 countries, as well as over 1,000 investors alongside top decision makers, thought leaders and experts. This reflects Dubai’s pivotal role in shaping the future of finance globally, while reinforcing its status as the destination of choice for businesses and entrepreneurs worldwide. We are committed to supporting FinTech in line with the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to position Dubai as a top four global financial centre by 2033.”

– His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of DIFC

Government of Dubai Media Office – 13 April 2025: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is set to host the third edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit on 12 and 13 May 2025, at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, under the theme ‘FinTech for All’. The Summit, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of DIFC, will bring together global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the latest trends and insights driving the FinTech sector.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed said: “The Dubai FinTech Summit reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, of establishing Dubai as a global financial powerhouse. The Summit is set to attract over 8,000 attendees and 300 speakers from more than 100 countries, as well as over 1,000 investors alongside top decision makers, thought leaders and experts. This reflects Dubai’s pivotal role in shaping the future of finance globally, while reinforcing its status as the destination of choice for businesses and entrepreneurs worldwide. We are committed to supporting FinTech in line with the goal of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to position Dubai as a top four global financial centre by 2033.”

Drivers of FinTech growth

The FinTech sector continues to grow and by 2030 global revenues are expected to reach $1.5 trillion, representing an estimated 7% of the total financial services market. This growth is driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital banking, creating new opportunities for financial institutions and technology companies worldwide.

Dubai FinTech Summit is at the heart of these developments. Its agenda will address the future of finance, financial innovation and regulatory compliance, while highlighting the challenges and opportunities the sector presents. It will also cover the latest in key areas such as blockchain technology, AI-driven services, and digital banking. Furthermore, the summit will explore investment trends, global economic shifts, and cross-border regulations.

Attracting talent

His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC said: “Through the Dubai FinTech Summit, DIFC continues to showcase the tremendous opportunities AI, FinTech and innovation companies can access when they establish in Dubai. As we relentlessly foster an environment of innovation and excellence, we are solidifying Dubai’s position as one of the world’s foremost destinations for FinTech talent and investment.”

Accompanying exhibition and Future Sustainability Forum

Providing a global platform for innovation, building partnerships and driving the next wave of FinTech advancements, the Summit will also feature an exhibition with 200 exhibitors.

The Future Sustainability Forum will be incorporated into the Dubai FinTech Summit for the first time, and the alignment is reflected in the Summit’s theme of ‘FinTech for All’. Associated sessions will highlight accessibility, inclusivity and empowerment in the financial sector.

Key speakers

Amongst the distinguished lineup of speakers are His Excellency Marko Primorac, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Croatia; His Excellency Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance, Luxembourg; Timothy Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute of International Finance (IIF), USA; Tony O Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa and Founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation, Nigeria; and Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Paytm, India.

The Summit will feature start-up and country pavilions in the exhibition arena to showcase cutting-edge solutions from emerging and established players. Additionally, the FinTech World Cup will give promising FinTech start-ups a global platform to display their solutions to investors, venture capitalists, and strategic partners, and an opportunity for investors to find the next big idea.

Reflecting the continued importance of FinTech to the finance industry, the event is being supported by Emirates NBD as Premium Banking Partner, Commercial Bank of Dubai as Strategic Banking Partner; Relm Insurance as Strategic Partner; Presight as AI Industry Leader; Pay10 and Alibaba Cloud as Platinum Sponsors; Seoul FinTech Lab as a Pavillion Partner; and Business Sweden as the Country Partner.

Registrations for Dubai FinTech Summit are now open at dubaifintechsummit.com.

About Dubai FinTech Summit

Dubai FinTech Summit is an annual mega event organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The 3rd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit will bring together over 8,000+ global industry leaders, 1,000+ investors and policy makers, signalling increased appetite for growth opportunities in the region.

Dubai FinTech Summit signals new wave of financial innovation, opportunity, transformation, and growth for the international financial services sector.  As a rising FinTech hub, Dubai is also spearheading the evolution of the financial services industry, with investments in FinTech projected to grow by 17.2 per cent CAGR to USD949 bn from 2022 to 2030. The Summit aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s strategic goal of propelling Dubai into the ranks of the top four global financial hubs by 2033.

The expanded programme of Dubai FinTech Summit is set to exceed expectations by delving into key tracks, including the future of FinTech, global economic trends, blockchain and cryptocurrency, regulatory compliance, and investment outlook. The summit stands as a thought leadership-driven platform, addressing industry challenges head-on and championing innovation.

For more information, contact:

Shadi Dawi

Sr. Director – PR, Comms., & Media

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

Media partners include:

Entrepreneur ME –  Ecosystem Partner

Arabian Business –  Business Media Partner

The FinTech Times – Newspaper Partner

Finance World Magazine –  Finance Magazine Partner

The Technology Express –  Technology Intelligence Partner

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Qtum Ally Brings 12 AI Models and MCP Together in One Secure Desktop Application

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October 30, 2025

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The Qtum Foundation today announced the launch of Qtum Ally, a next-generation desktop AI agent designed to move beyond basic conversational tools toward true intelligent automation.

Unlike most cloud-based assistants, Ally runs directly on Windows and Mac, giving users greater privacy, performance, and control. Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a universal interface standard that enables AI systems to interact with external data and tools, Ally provides seamless integration and coordination between multiple AI models.

With access to 12 leading large language models (LLMs) preloaded, Ally allows users to build advanced, multi-model workflows, host their own models, and connect MCP servers, all within a single, easy-to-install desktop app.

You can download Qtum Ally for Windows or Mac here: https://qtum.ai/download

“Qtum Ally makes productivity about orchestration, not overload,” said Miguel Palencia, Co-Founder of Qtum. “By bringing multiple LLMs into one refined workspace powered by MCP, we give users real control and simplicity. Ally eliminates clutter and turns AI into a genuine performance multiplier.”

Actionable AI Beyond Chat

Qtum Ally fully supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI models to do more than generate text – they can perform coordinated actions.

MCP functions like the “USB-C of AI,” a universal connector allowing models to share data and issue commands across software tools, APIs, and online services.

Using Ally’s built-in MCP hosts and servers, users can automate multi-step workflows, combine different AI models for reasoning, planning, and execution, and complete tasks with minimal input – for example, locate available rentals, generate a presentation, and automatically send it by email.

Ally comes pre-configured with several MCP hosts and lets users easily add more. Each host provides specific functions to connect local databases, APIs, or online data sources, turning Ally into a customizable automation hub.

Desktop Control and Data Privacy

Qtum Ally runs locally, not in the cloud, ensuring data privacy, transparency, and control. It operates natively on Windows and macOS, runs offline for secure and consistent performance, and collects no personal information beyond what is required by the models themselves.

This local-first design aligns with Qtum’s long-standing principles of user independence, decentralization, and open standards.

Access Premium AI for Free

Qtum Ally is free to download and use, and for a limited time, users can enjoy complimentary access to premium features from top models such as ChatGPT-5, Qwen, DeepSeek, Claude, and Gemini.

Download Qtum Ally directly from the official Qtum GitHub repository:

https://github.com/qtumproject/ai-agent/releases/tag/v0.0.6

About Qtum

Founded in 2017, Qtum is a hybrid blockchain platform that merges Bitcoin’s UTXO stability with Ethereum’s smart contract flexibility. Powered by Proof-of-Stake consensus, Qtum operates as a fully decentralized network listed on major exchanges such as Binance, Kraken, Upbit, OKX, and Huobi.

Qtum has delivered nearly 50 core updates since inception and continuously integrates advancements from both Bitcoin and Ethereum. In March 2024, the foundation expanded into AI through the acquisition of a large-scale NVIDIA GPU farm. Qtum Ally represents the next step in this initiative, with upcoming plans to integrate the Qtum blockchain token directly into the Ally platform.

For media inquiries:

foundation@qtum.org

See Also:

https://qtum.org

https://github.com/qtumproject/ai-agent

https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/qtum

https://www.binance.com/en/trade/QTUM_USDT?type=spot

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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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