WebX 2025 , hosted by CoinPost , Japan's largest Web3 media outlet, will be held at the Prince Park Tower Tokyo from August 25th to 26th . As one of Asia's most influential Web3 conferences, WebX 2025 is expected to attract over 1,000 companies , 150 exhibitors , and over 150 side events , bringing together leading experts and innovators in blockchain, crypto assets, and cutting-edge technologies. The conference will provide a platform for Web3 practitioners, investors, and businesses to engage in in-depth discussions with global industry leaders, helping Web3 projects integrate into the global market and seize opportunities in industries such as stablecoins and RWA tokenization.
A lineup of important guests
● 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 helmsman of SBI Group, an Asian fintech giant. Its Coincheck is one of the largest digital asset exchanges in Japan. He will explore Web3 financial innovation and China-Japan cooperation.
● Aya Miyaguchi (Chairman of Ethereum Foundation) : Will share the latest developments in the Ethereum ecosystem, which will be of great reference value to the developer community.
● Mike Novogratz (Galaxy Digital CEO) : A global leader in crypto investment, he will share RWA tokenization and global asset allocation strategies, which are suitable for investors to pay attention to.
● Audrey Tang (co-founder of Plurality and Taiwan’s first digital minister) : A well-known digital governance expert in the Chinese-speaking world, she will share the application of Web3 in compliance and digital identity.
● Haseeb Qureshi (Dragonfly Managing Partner) : Head of Dragonfly, a leading global crypto venture capital firm, will provide investment insights to Web3 entrepreneurs.
● Yat Siu (co-founder of Animoca Brands) : NFT projects such as The Sandbox are very popular, and we will explore the future of GameFi and the metaverse.
● Lin Han (Gate Group CEO) : As a compliant exchange in Japan, Gate.io will focus on sharing global trends in 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 picture shows only some of the speakers. For more details, please see all nearly 200 speakers )
In addition, Japanese political representatives such as Masaaki Taira (Minister of Digital Affairs), Yuriko Koike (Governor of Tokyo), and Angetsu Katayama (Member of the House of Councillors) will explain Japan's support for Web3 from a policy perspective and provide guidance for global crypto projects to enter the Japanese market.
Sneak peek at conference highlights
WebX 2025 will span two days and feature five stages: the BitLending Stage , the UPCX Stage , the Bitcoin.jp Stage , the UXLINK Pitch Stage , and the Fireside Chat Stage . The agenda closely tracks current hot topics in the cryptocurrency space, including stablecoins, RWA, DeFi, the integration of AI and Web3, and the development of the BTC ecosystem.
Below are some highlights of the agenda. For more details and updates, please see the full conference schedule :
August 25 (Day 1): Policy, Technology and Market Insights
● Opening Ceremony and Main Forum (BitLending Stage, 09:00-12:15)
● Market Insights : Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, delivered an opening speech, sharing crypto market trends and investment strategies, and analyzing the global opportunities in DeFi and stablecoins, which attracted much attention from investors.
● SBI Group Keynote Speech : Yoshitaka Kitao , Chairman of Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings , will discuss how Web3 can reshape the Asian financial ecosystem and combine it with the prospects for Sino-Japanese financial cooperation.
● Special Dialogue: Media and Financial Revolution : Yoshitaka Kitao, renowned Japanese entrepreneur Takafumi Horie , and CoinPost CEO Takahito Kagami will discuss the future convergence of information and currency, providing investors with a cross-border perspective.
● Stablecoins and Regulation (BitLending Stage, 12:20-13:05)
● The theme of "Fragmentation, Regulation and Interoperability in the Global Stablecoin Race" was led by Nischint Sanghavi , Head of Digital Currency, Asia Pacific, VISA; Yam Ki Chan, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Circle ; and Emily Parker, Senior Strategic Advisor, Coincheck . The discussion explored how stablecoins connect traditional finance and Web3, and was suitable for companies 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 developments in DeFi’s 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 are driving the institutionalization of Web3.
● Cybercrime and law enforcement cooperation : Taiwan digital governance pioneer Audrey Tang , Interpol financial crime expert Sungyong Kang , and Chainalysis Asia-Pacific public policy head Chengyi Ong 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 products 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)
● Monex Group Chairman Oki Matsumoto and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz will engage in a special conversation to discuss how RWA tokenization can unlock trillions of dollars in liquidity and attract investors focused on global asset allocation.
● RWA Tokenization Frontier (UPCX Stage, 09:50-12:05)
● Tokenization of real assets : Shuhei Ochiai , General Manager of Toyota Blockchain Lab, and Norbert Gehrke, representative of Tokyo Fintech Association , shared the technology and application prospects of RWA tokenization.
● Institutional Blueprint : Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman , Chainlink Asia Pacific Business Development Head Niki Ariyasinghe , and Sony Bank Chief Fintech Strategist Kaya Kanamori discussed the institutional path to RWA tokenization, suitable for companies focused on financial innovation.
● GameFi and Community Governance (UPCX Stage, 5:50 PM-6:30 PM)
● Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands , and Sebastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, will share their experience in token economics and community governance within the GameFi ecosystem, reflecting their passion 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 discuss how AI and Web3 can build a decentralized intelligent future, providing cutting-edge insights for technology developers.
Bitcoin Ecosystem and Investment (BitLending Stage, 3:15-16:00)
● 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" and provide 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 DeFi's global trends and technological breakthroughs.
Closing Ceremony (BitLending Stage, 6:20-6:35 PM)
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike delivered a closing speech, looking ahead to the future direction of Japan's Web3 policy and providing guidance for projects entering the Japanese market.
Concurrent event: WebX Fintech EXPO powered by SBI Group (opening in Osaka)
On August 22nd , the " WebX Fintech EXPO powered by SBI Group, " co-organized and operated by SBI Group, Japan's largest financial conglomerate, and CoinPost, Japan's largest Web3 media outlet, will be held near the Osaka Expo. This event will focus on next-generation financial markets and provide an excellent opportunity for fintech companies to participate early on.
Fintech EXPO official website: https://2025.webx-asia.com/osaka/
About WebX
WebX is hosted by CoinPost , Japan's largest Web3 media , and is one of the largest Web3 events in Asia. It is committed to connecting the global Web3 ecosystem and promoting the integration of technology and business.
2025 marks the third year of WebX, helping global Web3 innovators create the future together.
WebX Participation Methods and Exclusive Benefits
WebX 2025 offers a variety of ticket types, including Booth Passes (starting at $69) , Business Passes (starting at $149) , and VIP tickets to meet diverse attendance needs. Ticket holders enjoy access to the main forum, booth areas, business meetings, and exclusive VIP events.
Whether you're looking for business opportunities, gaining insights into industry trends, or expanding your global network, WebX 2025 and WebX Fintech EXPO are events not to be missed.
WebX official website: https://webx-asia.com/
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