Catenaa, Tuesday, July 22, 2025-Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025 concluded its largest edition to date, drawing thousands of Web3 leaders and innovators from across the globe for two days of breakthrough announcements and deep tech dialogue on blockchain, AI, and real-world asset tokenization.
Hosted by EAK Digital at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel from June 26 to 27, the event featured major speakers including Justin Sun of Tron, John Linden of Mythical Games, and executives from Tether, OKX, and the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye.
The summit positioned Türkiye as a rising hub in global blockchain development, with 14 million local crypto users and new regulatory measures on the horizon.
The highlights included the launch of Türkiye’s e-investor platform for crypto asset tracking, a developer boot camp by the Sui Foundation, and in-depth sessions on NFTs, stablecoins, AI trading agents, and tokenized assets.
BlockDown Festival introduced the world’s first AI-agent-led Web3 music experience, while DefaiCon and the RWA Builders Summit explored the future of AI-integrated DeFi and digitized asset ownership.
Investor interest surged at Dealflow Den, which hosted top-tier firms like Coinbase Ventures and Animoca Brands for exclusive startup pitches and VC networking. Presentations also explored new utility frameworks for NFTs and practical applications of AI in Web3 ecosystems.
Organizers confirmed that Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026 will return with even broader scope, promising more innovation and expanded global reach.
