The global crypto industry gathers in Dubai for TOKEN2049 Week

• 15,000 attendees from 160+ countries
• Speaker lineup features Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao and Eric Trump among many industry leaders
• More than 500 side events organized around TOKEN2049 Dubai

DUBAI, UAE, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TOKEN2049, the world’s premier crypto conference, has officially sold out ahead of the event, with 15,000 participants setting a new attendance record for 2025. From 30 April – 1 May 2025, TOKEN2049 Dubai will host a landmark roster featuring Binance Founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization Eric Trump.

They will be joined by more than 200 other founders, investors, builders and policymakers – including Balaji Srinivasan (The Network State), Raoul Pal (Co-Founder and CEO, Real Vision), Star Xu (Founder, OKX), Richard Teng (CEO, Binance), Paolo Ardoino (CEO, Tether), Arthur Hayes (CIO, Maelstrom), Jeremy Allaire (Co-Founder and CEO, Circle).

Alex Fiskum, Co-Founder of TOKEN2049, commented: “We’re excited to be welcoming 15,000 attendees to TOKEN2049 Dubai this week, with more than 80% flying in from around the world. The global crypto industry has truly gathered in Dubai for TOKEN2049 Week, with over 500 side events happening across the city. We’ve curated an incredible programme featuring the industry’s most influential voices, alongside immersive activations and a citywide experience. I’m proud of our team, who have spent over a year bringing this vision to life. We can’t wait to open our doors on Wednesday and showcase everything we’ve built.”

Redefining the way tech innovators connect, TOKEN2049 will transform Madinat Jumeirah into an immersive festival experience, where attendees can soar above the venue on an 18-meter zipline, plunge into ice baths, recharge with protein shakes and IV drips, and scale a colossal outdoor climbing wall – all while engaging with the industry’s most influential profiles. More than just a conference, the Dubai edition’s record attendance shows how TOKEN2049 has created a biannual convergence point for the global crypto industry.

To close the week, attendees will celebrate at AFTER 2049, the official TOKEN2049 Dubai closing party, at Be Beach Dubai on Friday, 2 May. Featuring a state-of-the-art spatial audio-visual setup, the multisensory celebration will be headlined by iconic DJ Seth Troxler and acclaimed electronic duo Monkey Safari. A limited number of tickets are still available here.

TOKEN2049 Dubai Title Sponsors include OKX – a leading technology company building a decentralized future; Binance – the largest crypto exchange by trading volume and users; BloFin – a global, secure, and user-first platform for premium futures trading; Spacecoin – a decentralized internet satellite network using blockchain technology for global connectivity; MEXC – a global exchange known as “Your Easiest Way to Crypto;” KuCoin: Shaping the Future of Crypto, and Mesh – the first global crypto payments network.

Alex Fiskum, Co-Founder of TOKEN2049, is available for interview.

The full list of TOKEN2049 Dubai speakers can be found here.

About TOKEN2049 
TOKEN2049 is a global Web3 event series, organised semi-annually in Singapore and Dubai, where decision-makers in the global crypto ecosystem connect to exchange ideas, network, and shape the industry. TOKEN2049 is the preeminent meeting place for entrepreneurs, institutions, industry insiders, investors, builders, and those with a strong interest in the crypto and blockchain industry.

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SINGAPORE, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN) is pleased to announce a groundbreaking enhancement to its stablecoin infrastructure with the launch of a new bank API integration that enables users to mint WUSD in under 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This technological advancement represents a significant milestone in the stablecoin industry, effectively eliminating the traditional waiting periods associated with fiat-to-crypto conversions and providing users with unprecedented access to digital assets regardless of banking hours or geographic location.

“Our mission has always been to break down barriers in the financial ecosystem,” said Raymond Yuan, Founder & CEO of WSPN. “This new integration revolutionizes the speed and efficiency with which users can access stablecoins. Minting WUSD in under 5 minutes, regardless of the time or day, creates unprecedented opportunities for both individual and institutional users in the digital asset space.”

Key Features of the Enhanced WSPN Portal:

• Automated Fiat Deposits: Streamlined process for transferring USD from bank accounts to the WSPN platform
• 5-Minute Minting Process: Complete end-to-end conversion from USD to WUSD in under 5 minutes
• 24/7 Availability: Continuous service regardless of traditional banking hours
• Multi-Bank Support: Integration with Green Link Digital Bank, FV Bank, and Banking Circle
• Cross-Chain Compatibility: Easy withdrawal of newly minted WUSD to Ethereum or Polygon networks

The enhanced system operates through a simple three-step process: users deposit USD from their bank, mint WUSD from their USD balance, and can then withdraw WUSD to their preferred blockchain wallet. Each step has been optimized for speed and security, with the entire process taking less than 5 minutes from start to finish.

This development comes at a time when demand for efficient fiat-to-crypto on-ramps continues to grow, particularly for stablecoins that serve as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized applications. By removing time constraints and simplifying the minting process, WSPN is positioning WUSD as a leading solution for users who require immediate access to digital assets.

About WSPN

WSPN is a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, committed to building a more secure, efficient, and transparent payment solution for the global economy. Their flagship product, WUSD stablecoin, is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar and aims to optimize secure digital payments for Web3 users. WSPN’s Stablecoin 2.0 approach prioritizes user-centricity, community governance, and accessibility, paving the way for widespread stablecoin adoption.

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Through its sponsorship of The Ring Magazine

LONDON, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Over the weekend, the UK fight scene welcomed a bold new contender as Saudi Arabia’s first locally produced nicotine pouch brand, DZRT, made a high-profile appearance at the highly anticipated Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Developed by Badael, Saudi Arabia’s leading tobacco-free company, DZRT stepped into the spotlight with a high-impact fan activation, reinforcing its mission to help more people quit smoking for good.

The activation, delivered in partnership with The Ring Magazine, invited boxing fans to engage with DZRT’s mission to create a smoke-free future through an immersive experience in and around the stadium. Inside the stadium’s Fan Zone, a branded boxing machine challenged fans to “Knock Smoking Out,” a high-energy call to action where participants tested their punch power after signing the DZRT pledge to quit. Top scorers walked away with branded gloves, exclusive merchandise, and bragging rights.

Additionally, as part of its “Fighting Smoking” activation, DZRT captured the energy of the night through quick-fire interviews with fans. From quitting stories to fight predictions, the conversations spotlighted real people, real choices, and a growing shift away from smoking.

This campaign is anchored in a powerful call to action: Join the Winning Fight — a message that frames quitting smoking as a moment of strength and solidarity, not sacrifice, and positions quitting as a personal victory.

Tolga Sezer, CEO of Badael, said: “Boxing demands focus, resilience, and strength — the very mindset it takes to quit smoking. With this activation, we invited fans to channel that same energy into a fight that really matters.”

With over 6 million smokers in the UK, the government has expressed its ambition to go smoke free in England by 2030.

Designed for adult users (18+), DZRT products are made from high-purity, pharma-grade nicotine and high-quality ingredients, offering a less harmful alternative to smoking. Proudly manufactured in Saudi Arabia, the pouches are tobacco-free and available in a variety of flavors. The activation reflects DZRT’s broader mission to help one million smokers quit by 2028, which aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals to improve quality of life. To date, hundreds of thousands of smokers have already either partially or entirely switched to DZRT. By working closely with national stakeholders, Badael is taking an active role in shaping policies and initiatives that drive meaningful public health outcomes.

This appearance in the UK marks an important moment of global visibility for DZRT, using sport and cultural moments to drive conversation, awareness, and action around smoking cessation.

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Badael began operations in 2023, focusing on developing and producing innovative alternatives to reduce smoking rates and encourage people to live healthier lives, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 Quality of Life Program.

For more information on Badael and DZRT, please visit: www.dzrt.com and badaelcompany.com

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