CZ to Attend Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024

In a post on X, CZ said the event will be “one of the biggest Web3 events of the year.” Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, is gearing up for the sixth edition of Blockchain Week in Dubai, following the success of its Istanbul meetup last year.

The theme of this year’s Binance Blockchain Week is “Momentum.” The event will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena, a landmark in the City Walk area. The program will focus on the continued growth and challenges of the crypto industry, exploring important questions regarding the future of the sector, such as how to maintain the core values ​​of crypto in a changing regulatory landscape.

CZ Appears After Prison at Crypto Event in Dubai

CZ’s appearance at this year’s event will be a big moment for the crypto community. Over the years, Zhao has faced increasingly stringent legal and regulatory scrutiny in multiple countries. His most recent legal battles were with the SEC and the US DOJ.

As a result, he was forced to step down as CEO of Binance. CZ pleaded guilty to the DOJ’s charges, paid a $50 million fine, and agreed to never hold an executive position at Binance again.

In addition, Binance was also ordered to pay $4.3 billion in a settlement with the US government, one of the largest corporate fines in US history. However, according to Forbes, CZ still retains about 90% of Binance’s shares, making him the 25th richest person in the world with a total fortune of $61 billion.

CZ also served a four-month prison sentence, but it ended earlier than expected on September 27. According to reports, Binance’s theme this year is:

“Momentum drives our industry, not only overcoming challenges but also leading to our greatest achievements. This theme explores the current state of the industry, the obstacles we’ve overcome, and where momentum is headed next.”

What is the event?

Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 brings together leading figures in the blockchain space to discuss the future of Web3 and drive innovation through keynote speeches, interactive sessions, and workshops.

Tickets to the event are currently on sale for $300, but will increase to $600 on October 21, 2024. Attendees can purchase tickets through the Binance Blockchain Week Dubai 2024 ticketing portal and can pay in cryptocurrency.

Who will be attending?

One of the featured speakers at the event is Jeremy Allaire, CEO and co-founder of Circle, who has played a key role in helping businesses leverage stablecoins and public blockchains for payment solutions.

Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, is also a notable presence who will share insights on Dubai’s technological innovations. Yi He, from Binance, will also be at the event, responding to CZ’s tweet with the words: “See you there.”

Current Binance CEO Richard Teng shared: “This year’s impressive lineup of speakers will bring deep knowledge and diverse perspectives, contributing to sparking new discussions and driving the growth of the industry.”

Binance CMO Rachel Conlan also highlighted the UAE’s growth as a global crypto hub and how the event will reflect on the industry’s achievements while inspiring future developments.