Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, which took place on December 3-4, 2025, was one of the largest and most important events in the cryptocurrency calendar this year. The conference was held at the Coca-Cola Arena and gathered thousands of participants, industry leaders, and representatives of financial institutions.
Here are the key events, speakers, and topics addressed during these two days:
The Great Comeback and Debate: CZ vs Peter Schiff
One of the most electrifying moments of the conference was the live debate between Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, and the well-known Bitcoin skeptic, Peter Schiff, whose topic was: Bitcoin vs Gold.
It was a clash of two visions of value storage. CZ argued for the utility of Bitcoin in the real world and its technological advantage, while Schiff defended gold as a traditional asset, criticizing cryptocurrencies. The debate attracted huge media attention and participation.
Key speakers and presentations
The elite of the crypto and traditional finance (TradFi) world appeared on stage. The most important presentations included:
Richard Teng (CEO of Binance): Opened the event, presenting a vision for the future development of the exchange and emphasizing compliance and collaboration with institutions.
Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy): Delivered a passionate speech "The Case for Bitcoin," once again arguing why Bitcoin is a key asset for corporations and the future of finance.
Brad Garlinghouse (CEO of Ripple): Discussed the future of cross-border payments and regulations in the USA and globally.
Institution Representatives: Panels included representatives from giants such as BlackRock and Citi, highlighting the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies by traditional financial markets.
Key topics and trends of Binance Blockchain Week 2025
The 2025 conference focused on several dominant narratives:
Convergence of AI and Crypto: Many panels were dedicated to how artificial intelligence is changing blockchain, from automated economic agents to on-chain analytics and fraud detection in the blockchain world.
Institutional Adoption: The presence of major players from Wall Street confirmed that the industry is transitioning from an experimental phase to full integration with the global financial system.
Regulations: Dubai as the host was presented as a model of a friendly but regulated environment for crypto (thanks to the actions of VARA, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority).
The scale of the BBW event in 2025
This year's edition was termed "the most ambitious." Moving the event to Coca-Cola Arena allowed for production on the scale of major concerts or global tech conferences, symbolizing the maturity of the industry.
In addition to the main stage, numerous workshops for developers and side events organized by partners such as Solana, Polygon, and TON took place.
Summary
Binance Blockchain Week 2025 in Dubai confirmed the strong position of the crypto market, emphasizing professionalization, integration with artificial intelligence, and dialogue with traditional finance. The debate between CZ and Peter Schiff will certainly go down in the history of industry conferences. Binance Exchange is strengthening its position in the crypto market and announcing further expansion in 2026.
