On Day 2 of TOKEN2049 in Dubai, the event agenda includes a notable session with Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump and a web3 ambassador. The day’s lineup features various discussions and presentations focused on current trends in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Eric will be sharing the stage with Zach Witkoff, co-founder of World Liberty Financial, and Justin Sun, founder of TRON, for a highly anticipated fireside chat at 12:40 PM GST on the OKX Main Stage, marking Day 2 of TOKEN2049.
Joining the A-list today are some of the biggest names in crypto and fintech: Raoul Pal from Real Vision discussing why crypto still offers outsized opportunities, Ben Zhou from Bybit exploring AI wallets and autonomous agents, Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg breaking down Bitcoin ETFs, and Paolo Ardoino, Tether CEO, unveiling why Tether is “a once-in-a-century company.”
Key sessions
Here’s a quick overview of the key sessions Scheduled for today:
Eric Tripp, Zach Witkoff, and Justin Sun will kick off the day with a discussion titled “Fireside Chat: Future of Finance, Politics & Crypto” at 12:40 PM (UAE time) on the OKX Main Stage. Following that, at 1:00 PM, Ben Zhou from Bybit will present on “Uncapitalized Alpha: Crypto’s Big Opportunity,” also on the OKX Main Stage.
At 2:45 PM, Janine Tang from Virtuous Protocol will explore “Bitcoin & ETFs: Disruptive Power Couple” at the KuCoin Stage. Paolo Ardoino from Tether will discuss “There: A Once-in-a-Century Company” at 3:00 PM on the OKX Main Stage.
Sandeep Nailwal from Polygon will present “Building Blockchain for All” at 11:15 AM on the OKX Main Stage. At 4:00 PM, Muneeb Ali from Stacks will explore “Bitcoin’s Next Chapter” on the KuCoin Stage. Finally, Alex Svanevik from Nansen will wrap up the day with a session titled “When All Values Outnumber Humans” at 5:00 PM on the OKX Main Stage.
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Highlights of Day 1
Day 1 of TOKEN2049 saw a significant appearance by Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who shared insights on artificial intelligence, Bitcoin mining in Bhutan, and regulatory changes in China and Hong Kong. He noted, “Regulators want to regulate locally,” highlighting the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation.
Arthur Hayes predicted Bitcoin could hit $1 million by 2028, while VanEck’s CEO warned, “Don’t buy Ethereum ETFs just for hype.” Eric Balchunas even joked, “Trump, Melania ETFs… Who’ll buy that?” With Day 2 loaded with even more heavyweight speakers, expect the conversations to push boundaries — and possibly, markets.
