#BinanceBlockchainWeek Binance Blockchain Week 2025 just wrapped up in Dubai, and it was a massive hit! 🎉 The event brought together over 5,200 attendees and 200 speakers from more than 100 countries, focusing on institutional integration, regulatory maturity, and real-world utility.
*Key Highlights:*
- *Bitcoin's Future:* Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, predicted Bitcoin will reach $180,000 by December 2026, driven by growing ETF market share.
- *New Leadership:* Binance announced a dual Co-CEO structure, with Yi He joining Richard Teng as Co-CEO.
- *Stablecoins and Payments:* Mastercard and Binance discussed practical applications, highlighting stablecoins' role in global payments and FX markets.
- *Debate:* CZ (Changpeng Zhao) and Peter Schiff debated Bitcoin vs. tokenized gold, with CZ championing Bitcoin's digital scarcity and Schiff advocating for gold's intrinsic value ¹ ² ³.
*Speakers:*
- Michael Saylor, Chairman, Strategy
- Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, Ripple
- Raoul Pal, Co-Founder & CEO, Real Vision
- CZ, Founder, Giggle Academy
- Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
- Sandeep Nailwal, Founder & CEO, Polygon Foundation
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The event showcased Dubai's growing role as a global blockchain hub, with its progressive crypto regulations and vibrant Web3 ecosystem ³ ¹.
