Binance Blockchain Week drew to a close on Halloween but not before reaffirming Dubai’s status as a major global crypto hub and one of the biggest events on its calendar. The event was held at the impressive Coca-Cola Arena where it featured over 160 speakers and attracted more than 3,500 attendees. Proceedings were opened by Dubai Future Foundation CEO H.E. Khalfan Belhoul. He shared the stage with Binance CEO Richard Teng and delivered a powerful address, celebrating Dubai’s journey from a single port at Jebel Ali to a global innovation centre.

Given Xprizo’s expertise in the fintech space, this was a must attend event and it proved a highly productive one for the business. PR and Communications Manager Anita Kalergis was in attendance and shared some feedback from the time there.

Important  themes throughout the event included the importance of “rethinking the future” and the industry’s need to “become a force for good” — two elements that Xprizo is deeply passionate about in its mission to support underbanked and unbanked communities worldwide.

On the opening day, Vishal Sacheendran, Binance’s Head of Regional Markets, addressed the topic of global crypto and blockchain adoption. He focused on three key markets where Xprizo already has a vested interest : the UAE, Singapore, and El Salvador.  

Close Xprizo colleague Dr Marwan Alzarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center, highlighted the UAE’s early adoption of blockchain technology, noting how it ‘set the pace’ as early as 2016, even before Ethereum was created. A standout moment was the fireside chat with former CEO CZ, where they spoke very positively in a well-attended session.  

During Xprizo’s time in Dubai , there were ample opportunities to hold meetings with partners and customers. It was fantastic reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new contacts from both Dubai and around the world.

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