WebX 2025: Japan's Premier Web3 Event Launches in Tokyo This August – Key Speakers and Agenda Highlights Revealed

WebX 2025, hosted by Japan's largest Web3 media outlet CoinPost, will be grandly held at the Tokyo Oji Park Tower Hotel on August 25–26.

As one of Asia’s most influential Web3 conferences, WebX 2025 is expected to attract over 1,000 companies, more than 150 exhibitors, and over 150 side events, bringing together top experts and innovators from the global blockchain, crypto assets, and cutting-edge technology sectors.

This year’s conference offers a platform for Web3 professionals, investors, and enterprises to engage deeply with global industry leaders, helping Web3 projects integrate into global markets and seize early opportunities in areas such as stablecoins and RWA tokenization.

Featured Speakers

• Arthur Hayes (CEO of Maelstrom): Co-founder of BitMEX, sharing investment opportunities in stablecoins and DeFi.

• Yoshitaka Kitao (Chairman & CEO of SBI Holdings): Leader of Asia's fintech giant SBI Group, whose subsidiary Coincheck is one of Japan’s largest digital asset exchanges; will discuss Web3 financial innovation and China-Japan collaboration.

• Aya Miyaguchi (Executive Director of Ethereum Foundation): Will share the latest developments in the Ethereum ecosystem, offering valuable insights for developer communities.

• Mike Novogratz (CEO of Galaxy Digital): A global leader in crypto investments, sharing perspectives on RWA tokenization and global asset allocation strategies—ideal for investors.

• Audrey Tang (Co-Founder of Plurality, Taiwan’s first Digital Minister): A renowned digital governance expert in the Chinese-speaking world, sharing applications of Web3 in compliance and digital identity.

• Haseeb Qureshi (Managing Partner at Dragonfly): Head of Dragonfly, one of the world’s leading crypto venture capital firms, providing investment insights for Web3 entrepreneurs.

• Yat Siu (Co-Founder of Animoca Brands): Behind popular NFT projects like The Sandbox, will explore the future of GameFi and the metaverse.

• Lin Han (CEO of Gate Group): As Gate.io operates as a compliant exchange in Japan, he will share insights on global trends in the Web3 trading ecosystem.

• Hayden Adams (Founder & CEO of Uniswap Labs): Creator of the prominent DeFi project Uniswap, sharing the latest advancements in decentralized finance.

(The image shows only select speakers. For full details, visit the complete list of nearly 200 speakers)

In addition, Japanese political representatives including Akira Hirai (Minister for Digital Affairs), Yuriko Koike (Governor of Tokyo), and Utsukushi Kataoka (Member of the House of Councillors) will speak on Japan’s policy support for Web3, offering guidance for global crypto projects entering the Japanese market.

Conference Highlights Preview

Spanning two days, WebX 2025 features five main stages: BitLending Stage, UPCX Stage, Bitcoin.jp Stage, UXLINK Pitch Stage, and Fireside Chat Stage. The agenda centers on current hot topics in cryptocurrency, including stablecoins, RWA, DeFi, AI integration with Web3, and BTC ecosystem development.

Below are key highlights from the agenda. For full details and updates, visit complete conference agenda:

August 25 (Day One): Policy, Technology, and Market Insights

• Opening Ceremony & Main Forum (BitLending Stage, 09:00–12:15)

  • Market Insight: Opening keynote by Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, sharing trends and investment strategies in the crypto market, analyzing global opportunities in DeFi and stablecoins—highly anticipated by investors.

  • SBI Group Keynote: Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman of Japan’s financial powerhouse SBI Holdings, will discuss how Web3 is reshaping Asia’s financial landscape, with insights on China-Japan financial cooperation.

  • Special Dialogue: Media and Financial Revolution: Yoshitaka Kitao joins renowned Japanese entrepreneur Takafumi Horie and CoinPost CEO Takahito Kagami to explore the convergence of information and money, offering investors a cross-industry perspective.

• Stablecoins and Regulation (BitLending Stage, 12:20–13:05)

  • The session “Fragmentation, Regulation, and Interoperability in the Global Stablecoin Race” features Nischint Sanghavi (Head of Digital Currency, Visa APAC), Yam Ki Chan (VP, Circle APAC), and Emily Parker (Senior Strategic Advisor, Coincheck), discussing how stablecoins bridge traditional finance and Web3—ideal for businesses tracking global payment trends.

• DeFi Ecosystem and Privacy (BitLending Stage, 17:35–18:15)

  • Andrea Baglioni, Head of Capital at Solana Foundation, and Charles Lu, Co-Founder of Espresso Systems, will share the latest progress in scalability, privacy, and growth within DeFi, offering technical insights for developers.

• Web3 Finance and Security (UPCX Stage, 11:05–12:30)

  • Institutional Adoption of Web3: Nobutake Suzuki (President, MUFG Innovation Partners), Eugene Cheung (Chief Business Officer, OSL Group), and Stephen Richardson (Chief Strategy Officer, Fireblocks) will discuss how finance, security, and regulation are driving institutional adoption of Web3.

  • Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Collaboration: Audrey Tang (Digital Governance Pioneer, Taiwan), Sungyong Kang (Financial Crime Expert, INTERPOL), and Chengyi Ong (Head of Public Policy, APAC, Chainalysis) will share strategies to combat Web3 financial crime.

• Bitcoin as a Store of Value (Bitcoin.jp Stage, 10:20–11:00)

  • Kenji Tateiwa (Founder, Agile Energy X) and Yoshinori Tatsumi (Digital Commodities Director, Mitsui & Co.) will discuss the rise of Bitcoin as a global store of value—ideal for Bitcoin-focused investors.

August 26 (Day Two): RWA Tokenization and an AI-Driven Future

• Financial Innovation Dialogue (UPCX Stage, 09:05–09:45)

  • Oki Matsumoto (Chairman, Monex Group) and Mike Novogratz (CEO, Galaxy Digital) will hold a special dialogue on how RWA tokenization can unlock trillions in liquidity, attracting investors focused on global asset allocation.

• RWA Tokenization Frontier (UPCX Stage, 09:50–12:05)

  • Real-World Asset Tokenization: Shuhei Ochiai (General Manager, Toyota Blockchain Lab) and Norbert Gehrke (Representative, Tokyo Fintech Association) will share technological and application prospects for RWA tokenization.

  • Institutional Roadmap: Arthur Breitman (Co-Founder, Tezos), Niki Ariyasinghe (Business Development Lead, APAC, Chainlink), and Kaya Kanamori (Chief Fintech Strategist, Sony Bank) will discuss institutional pathways for RWA tokenization—ideal for companies interested in financial innovation.

• GameFi and Community Governance (UPCX Stage, 17:50–18:30)

  • Yat Siu (Co-Founder, Animoca Brands) and Sebastien Borget (Co-Founder, The Sandbox) will share experiences on token economics and community governance in the GameFi ecosystem, resonating with enthusiasts of NFTs and blockchain gaming.

• AI + Crypto (BitLending Stage, 17:35–18:15)

  • Laurence Moroney (AI Director, Arm), Shaw Walters (Founder, Eliza Labs), and Michael (CEO, 0G Labs) will explore how AI and Web3 can build a decentralized intelligent future, offering cutting-edge insights for tech developers.

• Bitcoin Ecosystem and Investment (BitLending Stage, 15:15–16:00)

  • Lin Han (CEO, Gate Group), Yuzo Kano (CEO, bitFlyer), and Joe (Business Development, Backpack) will discuss “Bitcoin: Bubble or Breakthrough? At the Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation,” offering crypto asset allocation strategies for investors.

• Uniswap and DeFi (Bitcoin.jp Stage, 09:55–10:15)

  • Hayden Adams, Founder of Uniswap Labs, will join a fireside chat to share global trends and technical breakthroughs in DeFi.

• Closing Ceremony (BitLending Stage, 18:20–18:35)

  • Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike will deliver the closing keynote, outlining the future direction of Japan’s Web3 policies and offering guidance for projects entering the Japanese market.

Concurrent Event: WebX Fintech EXPO powered by SBI Group (Osaka Launch)

On August 22, "WebX Fintech EXPO powered by SBI Group," co-organized and operated by Japan’s largest financial group SBI Group and Japan’s largest Web3 media CoinPost, will be grandly held near the Osaka Expo site. This event focuses on next-generation financial markets, offering fintech enterprises excellent early participation opportunities.

Fintech EXPO Official Website: https://2025.webx-asia.com/osaka/

About WebX

Hosted by Japan’s largest Web3 media CoinPost, WebX is one of Asia’s largest Web3 events, dedicated to connecting the global Web3 ecosystem and advancing the integration of technology and business.

2025 marks the third year of WebX, empowering global Web3 innovators to co-create the future.

How to Participate in WebX and Exclusive Benefits

WebX 2025 offers multiple ticket types, including Booth Pass (starting at $69), Business Pass (starting at $149), and VIP tickets, meeting diverse attendance needs. Ticket holders gain access to main forums, exhibition areas, business matchmaking, and exclusive VIP events.

Whether seeking business opportunities, industry insights, or global networking, WebX 2025 and WebX Fintech EXPO are unmissable events.

WebX Official Website:

https://webx-asia.com/

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