At Bitcoin Asia 2025
Bitcoin Asia 2025 is set to convene on August 28-29 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together key regional figures from government, finance, technology, and culture to examine the shifting role of Bitcoin in Asia’s political and economic landscape.
Following its inaugural event in 2024, which sold out, this year’s conference signals increasing institutional interest in digital assets across the region. The agenda reflects growing government involvement, infrastructure development, and corporate treasury activity linked to Bitcoin adoption.
Eric Trump, a known supporter of Bitcoin, will headline the conference. He is expected to speak on the digital asset’s long-term role in global finance and the strategic relevance of Bitcoin adoption in emerging economies. Trump recently stated, “Everybody in the world wants Bitcoin. It is a race to the top.”
Hong Kong, positioning itself as a leading digital asset hub, will showcase local policymakers and regulators aiming to craft clear legal frameworks around Bitcoin.
Dr Johnny Ng, a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, and Dr Eric Yip, Executive Director of the Securities and Futures Commission, will outline how the city is facilitating growth in the digital asset sector while managing regulatory risks. Their participation follows the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s continued push to integrate blockchain into traditional banking operations.
Across the border, Singapore’s Jeremy Tan, who ran as the first pro-Bitcoin candidate in national elections, will present his case for digital sovereignty and political reform. His appearance comes as Southeast Asia grapples with regulatory clarity, investor protection, and cross-border crypto payments.
In contrast to the technical focus often associated with Bitcoin events, Bitcoin Asia 2025 will also explore its cultural influence. Bonnie Chang, host of one of the largest Mandarin-language Bitcoin channels, will speak on how public education on Bitcoin is evolving amid inflationary pressures in East Asia. Her platform has over 330,000 subscribers.
Korean producer Chan Baek and Chinese media entrepreneur Michael Guo will discuss the intersection of art, decentralisation, and digital storytelling, highlighting Bitcoin’s ideological appeal beyond financial speculation.
From a corporate perspective, Japan-based Metaplanet is drawing attention as one of the first public companies in the region to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet. CEO Simon Gerovich is expected to speak on using Bitcoin as part of a long-term corporate reserve strategy, a concept gaining traction among institutional investors in Japan and South Korea.
Hong Kong-listed Moon Inc. (HKG:1723) will also detail how it implemented a Bitcoin treasury strategy. CEO John Riggins and strategy lead Jesse Myers are expected to offer operational insights into asset diversification through Bitcoin, particularly in Asia’s financial centres.
In the education sector, speakers such as Jimmy Kostro from Thailand’s Bitcoin Chiang Mai project are working with municipal governments and universities to expand access to blockchain education. In Japan, Teruko Neriki, who translated early Bitcoin texts, will address grassroots efforts in financial literacy and decentralised finance.
Investment executives Jademont Zheng and Jason Fang will analyse institutional strategies across Asia. With references to “microstrategy”-style treasury allocations, they are likely to touch on how firms in Hong Kong and Tokyo are reshaping their exposure to sovereign currencies through Bitcoin.
Also confirmed for the Hong Kong event is Yat Siu, executive chairperson of Animoca Brands. Siu, who leads a portfolio of over 500 blockchain-related companies, will speak on how digital property rights are reshaping ownership and identity in the Web3 era.
The global Bitcoin conference series, hosted by BTC Media, will return to Las Vegas in April 2026. Its regional expansion includes key events in Amsterdam and Abu Dhabi later this year, reflecting the asset’s global reach and ongoing regulatory adaptation.
Bitcoin Asia 2025 comes amid renewed attention on Bitcoin across Asia and the Middle East, as inflation, capital controls, and economic instability drive interest in decentralised alternatives. According to CoinShares, institutional Bitcoin inflows across Asia-Pacific rose by 27% year-on-year in H1 2025, a trend mirrored in MENA.
The UAE, home to Bitcoin MENA in December, shares similarities with Hong Kong’s ambitions. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have recently intensified efforts to regulate and host digital asset operations, including licensed exchanges and blockchain startups.
Middle East News 247 is a Media Partner of Bitcoin Asia 2025.
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