WebX2025 : 25-26 Aug 2025, TOKYO JAPAN

Shigeru IshibaPrime Minister of Japan

UPCX Stage

08/25 10:20 - 08/25 10:25

Opening Remarks

Katsunobu Kato

Member of the House of RepresentativesMinister of Finance / Minister of State for Financial Services / Minister in charge of Overcoming Deflation

UPCX Stage

08/25 10:40 - 08/25 11:00

Finance Minister Keynote

Yoji Muto

Ministry of Economy, Trade and IndustryMinister

UPCX Stage

08/25 10:30 - 08/25 10:35

METI Minister Speech

Masaaki Taira

Digital AgencyMinister/Member of the House of Representatives

＜Current Position＞
・Member of House of Representatives（7th times）
・Minister for Digital Transformation
・Minister in Charge of Digital Administrative and Fiscal Reform
・Minister in charge of Administrative Reform
・Minister in charge of the National Civil Service System
・Minister in charge of Cybersecurity
・Minister of State for Regulatory Reform
・Minister of State for Cybersecurity
・Chairperson, Policy Research Council, Federation of Tokyo Prefecture LDP Party Branches

＜Career History＞
・Graduated from Waseda University Faculty of Law
・3rd generation middle wholesaler at Ota Fruit and Vegetable Market
・President, Tokyo Junior Chamber
・Lecturer at Keio University Graduate School
・Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
・State Minister of Cabinet Office (in charge of disaster prevention, administrative reform, IT policy, space policy, Promotion of Science and Technology and Innovation, Cool Japan Strategy, local development, National Strategic Special Zones, etc.)
・Head, Project Team on the web3, LDP
・Head, Project Team on the Evolution and Implementation of AI, LDP
・Head, Fusion Energy Project Team, LDP
・Secretary General, New Capitalism Implementation Headquarters, LDP

Satsuki Katayama

House of Councillors/Liberal Democratic Party決算委員長/金融調査会長

・Education
1985 Graduated from CSE of ENA(France)
1982 Graduated from the Faculty of Law, The
University of Tokyo
・Career
2023- Acting Chairperson (senior) Policy Research
Council
2022- Deputy Secretary-General, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
Chairperson, Research Commission on the Finance and Banking Systems
2019- Acting Chairperson, General Council, LDP
Chairperson, Special Committee on Foreign Workers, LDP
2018-2019
Minister of State for Regional Revitalization
Minister of State for Regulatory Reform
Minister of State for Gender Equality
Minister in charge of Women's Empowerment Minister in charge of Regional
Revitalization
2016 Acting chairman, Policy Research Council, LDP
2015 Vice-chairman, General Council, LDP
2014 Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense, House of Councillors (HC)
2013 Director, Environment Division, LDP
2012 Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications
2010 Elected to the member of the House of Councillors
2005 Elected for the first time as a member of the 44th House of Representatives
(Shizuoka 7th District)
Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
2004 Budget Examiner, Budget Bureau, Ministry of Finance
2003 Director for Legal Affairs, Budget Bureau, Ministry of Finance
1989 Director, Kaita Regional Tax Office

Bill to ensure a safe and secure environment for women in women’s space
１．Background and Objectives
 In October 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that the provision that requires "the absence of
gonads or a permanent lack of gonad function" in the law that stipulates the conditions for
gender change in Japan is unconstitutional.
 In response to this, concerns have been raised that "men who identify themselves as
women may enter women's restrooms and commit crimes," and that "women's safety and
security may be at risk."
 In response to these concerns, we are considering submitting the bill to ensure a safe and
secure environment for women.
２．Outline of the bill
 For public baths and changing rooms etc., which are used by many people without wearing
clothes, measures will be taken by the relevant ministries and managers of such facilities,
regarding the separate use of facilities by men and women, based on the premise that men
and women are distinguished by physical characteristics.
 In facilities that are normally used by men and women separately, such as restrooms,
managers of such facilities will be required to make efforts to take necessary measures,
such as providing necessary equipments and patrols, to ensure a safe and secure
environment for women to use the facilities.

UPCX Stage

08/25 13:20 - 08/25 14:00

Crypto regulation and Stablecoin Adoption in the US and Japan

BitLending Stage

08/25 15:45 - 08/25 16:25

Crypto Assets Under Japan's Financial Instruments Act: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Yuriko Koike

Tokyo Metropolitan GovernmentGovernor of Tokyo

Born: July 15, 1952, in Hyogo Prefecture
Education: BA in Sociology, Cairo University (October 1976)

Career

July 2024: Re-elected to a third term as Governor of Tokyo
July 2020: Re-elected to a second term as Governor of Tokyo
July 2016: Elected Governor of Tokyo
October 2011: Director, Committee on Budget, House of Representatives
September 2010: Chairperson, General Council, Liberal Democratic Party
July 2007: Minister of Defense
September 2006: Special Advisor to the Prime Minister for National Security Affairs
September 2004: Minister of the Environment and Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs
September 2003: Minister of the Environment
July 1993: Member of the House of Representatives
July 1992: Member of the House of Councillors

BitLending Stage

08/26 18:20 - 08/26 18:30

Governor of Tokyo Closing Speech

Yoshitaka Kitao

SBI HoldingsRepresentative Director, Chairman, President & CEO

Yoshitaka Kitao is the President and CEO of SBI Holdings Inc. He earned degrees from both Keio University (1974) and Cambridge University (1978). Prior to his role at SBI, he has held multiple positions within Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (1974-1995) as well as Softbank Corporation (1995-1999). Kitao became the Representative Director, President of SOFTBANK INVESTMENT CORPORATION, currently SBI Holdings Inc., in 1999, and has led the company to become one of the biggest financial conglomerate in Japan.

BitLending Stage

08/25 11:30 - 08/25 12:15

Special Session: Media x Finance - A Dawning Revolution: The Future of Information and Money

BitLending Stage

08/25 11:00 - 08/25 11:30

SBI Holdings

Aya Miyaguchi

Ethereum FoundationPresident

Aya Miyaguchi
President, Ethereum Foundation
Aya was originally drawn to the blockchain space for its potential to advance financial inclusion in emerging economies. In 2013, she joined Kraken and helped educate the public, regulators, investors, and media as Managing Director of Japan. Driven by a passion for creating lasting impact, she joined the Ethereum Foundation as Executive Director in 2018. There, she led efforts to support the Ethereum ecosystem through core research and development activities, funding and guidance, and cross-sector education. In 2025, Aya became President of the Ethereum Foundation, where she focuses on cultivating institutional relationships and continues to help Ethereum maintain its soul as an Infinite Garden — a decentralized creative space that is open-source, inclusive, and permissionless.

BitLending Stage

08/26 10:50 - 08/26 11:30

The Future of Corporate Transformation Through Ethereum: From Technology to Social Implementation

Arthur Hayes

MaelstromCEO

Arthur Hayes is the CIO of Maelstrom, a family office that invests across the crypto ecosystem. He is also the co-founder of BitMEX – the first crypto unicorn. Prior to entering the crypto industry, he worked as a trader in the capital markets divisions of Deutsche Bank and Citibank. Arthur holds a Bachelors of Economics from the Wharton School of Business. He has appeared on major business news networks including Bloomberg and CNBC. He is active on X (@cryptohayes) and releases a monthly newsletter (Crypto Trader Digest) read by thousands of investors globally.

BitLending Stage

08/25 09:00 - 08/25 09:40

Market Insights with Arthur Hayes

CZBinanceFounder

BitLending Stage

08/25 09:45 - 08/25 10:20

CZ Fireside Chat

Hon. Caroline D. Pham

US Commodity Futures Trading CommissionActing Chairman

The Honorable Caroline D. Pham is the acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and has been a
CFTC Commissioner since her nomination by the President and unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Pham is an internationally recognized leader in strategy and innovation, with deep expertise in capital markets and
regulatory policy. Her commissionership has focused on promoting access to markets, competition, and market liquidity and efficiency. Pham has worked in law and finance for 24 years, including over 10 years of experience in crypto and digital assets. She is the sponsor of the CFTC’s Global Markets Advisory Committee.

Pham’s experience spans prudential regulation, financial markets, fintech, and emerging issues. Her international
engagement is across all regions, both multilateral and with senior policymakers and business leaders. Previously, Pham
was a managing director at Citi with group-level senior executive roles in the chief administrative office, institutional
clients group (banking and markets), legal, and compliance. As head of market structure for strategic initiatives, she
worked on investments and new opportunities. Pham has a B.A. from UCLA and a J.D. from the George Washington
University Law School.

UPCX Stage

08/26 12:10 - 08/26 12:55

Writing the Rules for Cross-Border Web3: Regulatory Frameworks for Global Digital Assets

Fireside Stage

08/26 16:20 - 08/26 16:50

The Regulatory Reset: America's New Framework for Digital Assets

Haseeb Qureshi

DragonflyManaging Partner

Haseeb is Managing Partner at Dragonfly, a multibillion dollar leading crypto VC firm, and is a longtime technology-focused crypto investor. Haseeb was previously a General Partner at Metastable Capital (now acquired by Dragonfly). Prior, Haseeb founded a stablecoin startup, was a blockchain engineer at Earn.com (acquired by Coinbase), an anti-fraud engineer at Airbnb, and was previously a top 10 globally ranked professional poker player. He has taught a class on web3 Entrepreneurship at UC Berkeley and is widely followed for his technical expertise in crypto.

UPCX Stage

08/25 17:05 - 08/25 17:45

Onchain Data and Democratized Markets

Fireside Stage

08/25 12:20 - 08/25 12:50

The $100 Billion Question: Where VCs Are Placing Their Biggest Bets

Hayden Adams

Uniswap LabsFounder and CEO

Hayden Adams is the Founder and CEO of Uniswap Labs and inventor of the Uniswap Protocol, the largest decentralized exchange protocol. He began building in crypto in 2017. As his first project, he set out to build an application that fully embodied the unique properties of Ethereum: decentralized, trustless, permissionless, and secure. This project eventually became Uniswap. As of 2025, the Uniswap Protocol has processed over $3 trillion in lifetime trading volume. It competes head-on with centralized exchanges, offering 2x more liquidity than both Binance and Coinbase (two of the largest centralized exchanges) for popular pairs like Ethereum to stablecoin trades.Today, Uniswap Labs contributes to the development of the Uniswap Protocol and builds products for users to safely and securely access DeFi — including the Uniswap Interface and the Uniswap Wallet, which collectively have served millions of users.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 09:55 - 08/26 10:15

Hayden Adams Fireside Chat

Mike Novogratz

GalaxyCEO / Founder

Michael Novogratz is the Founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital, a diversified financial services firm dedicated to the digital asset, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology industry. He was formerly a Partner and the President of Fortress Investment Group LLC and ran the Fortress Macro fund from 2002 – 2016. Prior to Fortress, Mr. Novogratz spent 11 years at Goldman Sachs, where he was elected Partner in 1998. He served on the New York Federal Reserve’s Investment Advisory Committee on Financial Markets from 2012 – 2015.

In recent years, Mr. Novogratz has made criminal justice reform the primary focus of his family’s foundation, Galaxy Gives. He served as the Chairman of The Bail Project and is a Founding Partner of REFORM Foundation. He has held roles as a Leadership Council Member at Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership and on the boards of Hudson River Park Friends, Jazz Foundation of America, NYU Langone Medical Center, Princeton Varsity Club and USA Wrestling. Mr. Novogratz received an AB in Economics from Princeton University and served as a helicopter pilot in the US Army.

UPCX Stage

08/26 09:05 - 08/26 09:45

Financial Innovation Frontiers: Special Dialogue between Oki Matsumoto × Mike Novogratz

Heath TARBERT

Circle Internet GroupPresident

Heath Tarbert is President at Circle (NYSE: CRCL), a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of stablecoins and public blockchains for payments and commerce.

Heath joined Circle after serving as Chief Legal Officer for Citadel Securities, where he was responsible for the firm’s global legal, compliance, surveillance, regulatory affairs, and corporate governance functions.

Earlier, he was the 14th Chairman and Chief Executive of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Vice Chairman of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). He was previously Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Markets, concurrently serving as G-7/G-20 Deputy Finance Minister, a member of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), and U.S. executive director of the World Bank Group.

Heath has served as a Supreme Court law clerk, associate White House counsel, special counsel to the Senate Banking Committee, and a partner at two international law firms.

Heath is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration and the American Law Institute. He is also a life member of the National Eagle Scout Association and Council on Foreign Relations. He earned his BS from Mount St. Mary’s University, his JD and SJD from the University of Pennsylvania, and his DPhil from Oxford University.

UPCX Stage

08/26 10:35 - 08/26 11:20

Bridging regulation, institutional adoption, and industry growth

UPCX Stage

08/25 13:20 - 08/25 14:00

Crypto regulation and Stablecoin Adoption in the US and Japan

Nikhil B Sharma

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Hong Kong BranchExecutive Director, Head of Growth, Kinexys Digital Assets

Nikhil heads growth globally for Kinexys Digital Assets, J.P. Morgan's digital assets platform that enables clients to develop innovative solutions using tokenized traditional assets. As a Senior Product Manager, he led the development of two solutions on the platform from concept to market launch. A tokenization enthusiast, Nikhil has authored papers on tokenization applications in capital markets and alternative investment funds. He actively participates in industry working groups shaping standards and operating models to increase velocity, efficiency, and effectiveness of cross-asset settlements through tokenization. Nikhil joined J.P. Morgan in 2019 as part of the pioneering blockchain product and strategy team that launched Kinexys, the firm's dedicated blockchain business unit. Prior to J.P. Morgan, he was with SinoPac Securities Asia Ltd., structuring lifecycle solutions for alternative investment funds. Nikhil combines over a decade of traditional finance expertise with deep blockchain knowledge to reimagine financial models.

An Electronics and Telecommunications engineer by training, he holds an MBA from the University of Hong Kong and London Business School.

UPCX Stage

08/26 09:50 - 08/26 10:30

Real Assets, Real Impact: The Next Frontier of Tokenization

Justin Sun

TronFounder

H.E. Justin Sun is the Ambassador and former Permanent Representative of Grenada to the WTO, Founder of TRON, one of the world's largest blockchain DAO ecosystems, and Advisor to HTX, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. A protege of Alibaba's Jack Ma, Sun has been named Forbes' 30 under 30 in the Consumer Technology category several times, among other global recognitions. Sun is an avid art collector, gamer, investor, philanthropist, and space enthusiast.

BitLending Stage

08/25 14:00 - 08/25 14:15

TRON Keynote

Dr. Lin Han

Gate GroupCEO

BitLending Stage

08/25 15:25 - 08/25 15:40

Gate Keynote: Achieving Mass Adoption of Web3

Adam Back

BlockstreamCo-founder & CEO

Co-founder and CEO of Blockstream, Dr. Adam Back, invented Hashcash, the proof-of-work algorithm cited by Satoshi Nakamoto in the Bitcoin whitepaper, as the future basis for its mining function. Throughout his two-decade-long vocation as an applied cryptographer and security architect, he has held senior roles with a number of technology companies, including Microsoft, EMC, PI, VMware, and Zero-Knowledge Systems, as well as advised many more companies on cryptography and peer-to-peer finance. Dr. Adam Back holds a computer science Ph.D. in distributed systems from the University of Exeter.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 13:20 - 08/25 13:40

Adam Back: The Bitcoin Operating System

Oki Matsumoto

Monex Group, Inc.Chairman

Joined Salomon Brothers in 1987, moved to Goldman Sachs in 1990, and became a partner at the age of 30 in 1994. In 1999, co-founded Monex, Inc. in partnership with Sony, and established Monex Group, Inc. in 2004. Monex Group operates a wide range of businesses, including Monex Securities and TradeStation Securities, which are retail online brokerage firms in Japan and the U.S., as well as Japan Catalyst, which specializes in engagement asset management. Additionally, the group provides Web3 support services, full-genome-related services, and human resource development businesses. Monex Group also has Coincheck Group, listed on the NASDAQ in the U.S., as a subsidiary, under which Coincheck, one of Japan's largest digital asset exchanges, operates. Served as an external board member of the Tokyo Stock Exchange for five years and participated in government committees related to governance reform, actively contributing to the improvement and reform of Japan’s capital markets. An outside director of Mastercard in the U.S. and a former Vice Chair of Human Rights Watch.

UPCX Stage

08/26 09:05 - 08/26 09:45

Financial Innovation Frontiers: Special Dialogue between Oki Matsumoto × Mike Novogratz

Fireside Stage

08/26 11:00 - 08/26 11:30

The Banking Disruption: How Monex is Redefining Japan's Financial Future

Nischint Sanghavi

VISAHead of Digital Currencies, Asia Pacific

Nischint is the head of Digital Currencies in Asia Pacific for Visa. Based in Singapore, he oversees Visa’s digital currency business performance in Asia Pacific, including partnership strategies and developing new crypto business streams for Visa’s Digital Currencies business. Nischint is a subject matter expert on digital currency and web 3.0 engagements with key stakeholders such as banks, fintechs, regulators and blockchain infrastructure companies. As part of his portfolio, he is also responsible for emerging Central Bank Digital Currency and tokenized deposit products, leading Visa’s go-to-market efforts in the region. Nischint has over 22 years of experience in financial services having worked across multiple streams through the years.

UPCX Stage

08/26 14:30 - 08/26 15:10

The Progress of Tokenization in the Financial Sector: From Concept to Reality in Digital Finance

BitLending Stage

08/25 12:20 - 08/25 13:05

Navigating Fragmentation, Regulation, and Interoperability within the Global Stablecoin Race

Armani Ferrante

BackpackCEO

Armani Ferrante is the founder and CEO of Backpack. The Backpack ecosystem is composed of Backpack wallet, the Mad Lads NFT collection, and Backpack Exchange. Before founding Backpack in April 2022, he was the creator of Anchor, a groundbreaking developer tool that revolutionized programing on Solana. Anchor has become an integral part of numerous Solana projects and protocols, and bonding its commitments to simplifying the developer experience. Armani graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Computer Science and before dedicating all his effort into crypto and web3, he used to work for Apple as a software engineer.

Katherine Dowling

Bitwise Asset ManagementExecutive Management, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Katherine Dowling is on the Executive Management team and is the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Bitwise Asset Management. She previously served in General Counsel, CCO, and COO roles at several financial and private equity firms, and was a co-founder, Managing Director and COO of Luminate Capital Partners, a software private equity firm in San Francisco. A Harvard Law School graduate, Ms. Dowling spent over a decade as a federal prosecutor, most recently in the Economic Crimes Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, where she worked with the FBI, SEC, IRS and other agencies to prosecute insider trading, fraud, and money laundering cases, among others. She serves on the boards of two non-profit organizations.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 16:20 - 08/25 17:00

The Transformation Wave: Impact of Bitcoin ETFs and TradFi's Bitcoin Entry

UPCX Stage

08/26 14:30 - 08/26 15:10

The Progress of Tokenization in the Financial Sector: From Concept to Reality in Digital Finance

Fireside Stage

08/26 13:00 - 08/26 13:30

The Regulator's Nightmare: How Bitcoin ETF's Forced Wall Street to Surrender

Yat Siu

Animoca BrandsCo-founder and Chairman

A veteran technology entrepreneur/investor based in Hong Kong, Yat Siu is the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, a global leader in blockchain and gaming with the mission to deliver digital property rights to the world's gamers and Internet users, thereby creating a new asset class, play-and-earn economies, and a more equitable digital framework contributing to the building of the open metaverse. Yat began his career at Atari Germany in 1990. In 1995 he moved to Hong Kong to establish Hong Kong Cybercity/Freenation, the first free web page and email provider in Asia. In 1998 he set up Outblaze, an award-winning pioneer of multilingual white label web services. In 2009, he sold Outblaze’s messaging unit to IBM and pivoted Outblaze to become an incubator of projects and companies to develop digital entertainment services and products. One of those incubated companies is Animoca Brands, which was created in 2014. In 2017 he set up the Dalton Learning Lab, an afterschool digital lab for skills not emphasized by most education systems, including divergent thinking and design thinking. He is the founder of ThinkBlaze, the research arm of Outblaze investigating socially meaningful issues in technology. Since 2018, Yat has been an early advocate for the use of blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the gaming industry, which will allow gamers to enjoy true ownership of their own game assets, data, and, consequently, equity. With a clear vision of the potential of decentralized apps and assets, Yat quickly steered Animoca Brands to a leadership position in blockchain, gaming, NFTs, and the open metaverse. Animoca Brands operates a series of NFT-centric subsidiaries and products, and has invested in over 540 blockchain-related companies to build one of the largest blockchain portfolios in the world. Yat has earned numerous accolades including Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum, Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the DHL/SCMP Awards, and recognition as one of the Cointelegraph top 100 notable people in blockchain. A classically trained musician, Yat is a member of the advisory board of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and a director of the Asian Youth Orchestra.

UPCX Stage

08/26 17:50 - 08/26 18:30

Building Sustainable GameFi Ecosystems with Tokenomics, Governance, and Community Engagement

Fireside Stage

08/26 15:40 - 08/26 16:10

The Great Gamification: How Animoca Brands is Tokenizing All of Entertainment

UPCX Stage

08/26 18:35 - 08/26 18:45

Special announcement by Animoca and Antler Ibex

Laurence Moroney

ArmDirector of AI

Laurence Moroney is an award-winning AI researcher and best-selling author. He's teacher to millions of AI practitioners worldwide through online courses and books with Coursera, LinkedIn, Harvard University, and more. Laurence works as Director of AI at Arm, where he's focussing on next-generation AI and AI solutions. He's also an advisor to many startups in the AI and crypto spaces, based in Seattle, USA.

BitLending Stage

08/26 17:35 - 08/26 18:15

AI Meets Web3: Building Tomorrow's Decentralized Intelligence

Fireside Stage

08/25 14:20 - 08/25 14:50

Computing Architecture Meets Consensus: ARM's Analysis of AI-Blockchain Covergence

Noah Perlman

BinanceChief Compliance Officer, Binance

Noah joined Binance in 2023 as its Global Chief Compliance Officer. Before Binance, he worked at Gemini, first as CCO and then as Chief Operating Officer. He also served as President and CEO of the Gemini Trust Company, LLC, a New York trust company regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Before starting in crypto, he was a Managing Director and the Global Head of Financial Crimes at Morgan Stanley, where he had legal and compliance responsibility for the Firm’s Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, Anti-Boycott, Anti-Corruption and Government and Political Activities programs.

Earlier in his career he was the Division Counsel for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York Division. Prior to his stint with DEA he was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York where he held several supervisory posts including Special Coordinator for Crimes against Children and Deputy Chief of the Narcotics Section.

UPCX Stage

08/26 10:35 - 08/26 11:20

Bridging regulation, institutional adoption, and industry growth

Guest

BitLending Stage

08/25 14:20 - 08/25 15:00

Special Discussion: How New Technologies Will Change the Future – Exploring the Possibilities of Web3 and AI

Akio Isowa

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.Senior Managing Executive Officer, Group CDIO

Joining SMBC (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation) in 1990, Akio Isowa was engaged in corporate banking, legal affairs, corporate planning, human resources management. He established the Retail Marketing Department and IT Strategy Department as the General Manager and led the debit card business, and the UX project of their internet banking app. As the head of Transaction Business Division, he led product and sales planning for online payment services such as Bank Pay and Cotra. Since 2023, he has been leading digital innovation of the SMBC Group as the Chief Digital Innovation Officer.

UPCX Stage

08/26 13:00 - 08/26 13:40

Tokens Meet Finance: Megabanks and Securities Companies Leading Financial Innovation

Audrey TangPlurality

Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s 1st Digital Minister (2016-2024), is celebrated for her pioneering efforts in digital democracy. Named one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People in AI” in 2023, Tang was instrumental in shaping Taiwan’s internationally acclaimed COVID-19 response and in safeguarding the 2024 presidential and legislative elections from foreign cyber interference. Tang is now focused on broadening her vision of Plurality — technology for collaborative diversity — to inspire global audiences.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 12:35 - 08/26 13:15

AI & Web3: The Convergence Revolution Reshaping Industries

Fireside Stage

08/25 13:40 - 08/25 14:10

Blockchain Governance: How Taiwan is Reimagining Digital Democracy

Andrea Baglioni

Solana FoundationHead of Capital

Andrea is the Head of Capital at the Solana Foundation, a role he has held for over 4 years. In this role he oversees the Solana Foundation grants program, as well as all the other ways in which the Foundation deploys capital. Prior, Andrea worked at Square (now Block) and 2 YC companies in the enterprise and fintech space.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 09:10 - 08/26 09:50

Shipping Real Web3 Products: Building for Adoption, Not Just Innovation

BitLending Stage

08/25 16:30 - 08/25 17:10

DeFi Ecosystem Perspectives on Scalability, Privacy & Growth

Alex Svanevik

NansenCEO

Alex is CEO at Nansen. He has a background in AI, with 10+ years experience as data scientist and management consultant before co-founding Nansen in 2019. Alex is one of the initial DAO members of Lido Finance and PleasrDAO, he’s an advisor to Pudgy Penguins, and he serves on the board of WalletConnect.

UPCX Stage

08/25 17:05 - 08/25 17:45

Onchain Data and Democratized Markets

Beju ShahBank of International SettlementsHead of Innovation Hub - Nordic Region

Beju Shah is Head of Nordics for the Bank for International Settlements' (BIS) Innovation Hub. He leads a team of experts in cybersecurity, payments, artificial intelligence and new forms of money to deliver cutting edge insights on technology to the global central bank community on critical topics such as the future of Financial Crime Prevention, Cybersecurity and Resilience, and the Future of Money and Payments. Before the BIS, Beju was at the Bank of England for 10 years leading on large digital and business transformation programmes as well as many international initiatives.

BitLending Stage

08/25 17:15 - 08/25 17:55

Crypto Cyber Risks for National Security, Finance and Web3

Chef Kids

PancakeSwapHead Chef

Chef Kids, the Head Chef (CEO) of PancakeSwap, is committed to making DeFi accessible to all. By bridging traditional finance with decentralized systems and prioritizing user experience and innovation, Chef Kids aims to build a platform that meets community needs and shapes the future of finance.

BitLending Stage

08/26 16:05 - 08/26 16:45

Unlocking Trillions in RWA Liquidity Across Chains

Makoto Aoki

WebX FounderCoinPost CSO

1997年8月2日生まれ、27歳。
台湾の大学に進学し、大学1年時にインターン先でBlockchainと出会う。大学2年時より本格的にWeb3業界に従事し、海外プロジェクトでBinanceへの上場を経験後、2021年に「CoinPost」へ参画。
2023年には自身で立ち上げたWebXを初開催し、現在に至るまでWebX実行委員会の代表理事としてカンファレンスの指揮を取る。
日中英韓のマルチリンガルであり、海外での経験や人脈を活かしCoinPost社の新規事業やグローバル事業も牽引。現在は最年少役員のCSOとして同社の事業戦略・経営戦略の指揮を取る。

BitLending Stage

08/26 12:40 - 08/26 13:20

Financial Services in the Web3 Era

Takahito Kagami

CoinPostCEO

Takahito Kagami, the founder of CoinPost, launched the global conference WebX in 2023.
CoinPost is Japan's largest cryptocurrency and Web3 media outlet, having a significant impact on providing information and education within the industry.
In addition, Kagami is leading the welfare business Wave3, which utilizes next-generation technology, and SUDACHI Tech, a Web3-focused development support business. These initiatives aim to promote Web3 technology and deepen its social significance.
In 2024, he was appointed as an expert committee member for the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry's "Web3.0 and Blockchain-based Digital Public Goods Development Project," contributing to the development of digital public goods.

Tomoya Asakura

SBI Global Asset ManagementCEO

Born in 1966. Graduated from the Faculty of Letters, Keio University. After working at Hokkaido Takushoku Bank and Merrill Lynch Securities in the United States, obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Since 2004, has served as President and Representative Director of SBI Global Asset Management Co., Ltd. (formerly Morningstar Japan K.K.). As Executive Vice President and Representative Director of SBI Holdings, Inc., oversees the SBI Group’s overall asset management business and digital asset business.

UPCX Stage

08/25 12:35 - 08/25 13:15

Japan's Bitcoin ETF: Feasibility and Challenges to Overcome

Mitsuru Kayahana

SwiftHead of East Asia

Mitsuru is Head of East Asia at Swift, leading customer engagement and business development across Japan and South Korea. He works closely with the Swift community to strengthen relationships, promote strategic initiatives, and elevate the region’s engagement and synergy with the global financial ecosystem.

With 20 years of experience in the financial technology industry—including over 15 years at Swift—Mitsuru has worked across Japan and Hong Kong, engaging with a wide range of key financial institutions throughout the region. He has held various technical and management roles, most recently serving as Head of Business Solution Architect for Asia Pacific, where he led efforts to modernize and optimize operational capabilities.

Mitsuru is committed to advancing interoperability across the global financial ecosystem and enhancing the experience for end users. He actively promotes the adoption of global standards such as ISO 20022 and works closely with the financial community to drive harmonization and innovation for the industry.

BitLending Stage

08/26 16:50 - 08/26 17:30

The Future of the Stablecoin Ecosystem: Integration and Possibilities between Traditional Finance and the Web3 Ecosystem

Carole HouseFormer White House Advisor, Penumbra StrategiesCEO

Carole House is a strategic technology executive who has spent her career focusing on leveraging innovative technologies to combat national security threats. She is the founder and CEO of a strategic technology and national security advisory practice, Penumbra Strategies, and serves as a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center and Georgetown University CyberSMART Center. Carole recently departed the White House National Security Council (NSC) as Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure. She previously served as the NSC Director for Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation. During her time at the White House, Carole architected two Executive Orders driving critical steps to promote innovation in cybersecurity, digital identity, artificial intelligence, and digital assets. Carole has held positions in the private sector as an Executive in Residence at Terranet Ventures, Inc., co-founder and interim COO for a stealth fintech startup, and served on advisory boards for three financial regulatory agencies and three non-profits. She also has been recognized for her leadership in cyber and emerging tech initiatives, to include the prestigious "Fed100" award and AFFIRM's "Leadership in Crisis" award, in addition to various publications across the Atlantic Council, Bloomberg, the Small Wars Journal, and the Military Review. Carole’s prior government experience includes service as a U.S. Army Captain as well as positions leading emerging tech, cybersecurity, and national security initiatives across the White House, Senate Homeland Security Committee, and the U.S. Treasury.

BitLending Stage

08/25 17:15 - 08/25 17:55

Crypto Cyber Risks for National Security, Finance and Web3

UPCX Stage

08/26 10:35 - 08/26 11:20

Bridging regulation, institutional adoption, and industry growth

Arthur Breitman

TezosCo-founder

Arthur Breitman, the co-founder of Tezos, is a computer scientist and entrepreneur. Arthur has a background in mathematics and computer science, and prior to the Tezos project, he worked in quantitative finance at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, and as a research engineer at Google and Waymo. Arthur graduated from the École Polytechnique and the Courant Institute of NYU where he studied applied mathematics. Arthur is a member of the Tezos Foundation Council and is also a director at Trilitech, a London-based adoption team for the Tezos blockchain.

UPCX Stage

08/26 11:25 - 08/26 12:05

Institutional Blueprint for the Tokenized RWA Economy: Strategies for Traditional Finance in the Digital Asset Revolution

David Walsh

Ethereum FoundationHead of Enterprise

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 14:50 - 08/26 15:30

Real-World Adoption & Use Cases for Next-Gen Blockchains

Yam Ki CHAN

Circle Internet GroupVice President, Asia Pacific

Yam Ki Chan is the Vice President for Asia Pacific of Circle (NYSE: CRCL), responsible for the company’s business and strategy in the region. He leads a team responsible for negotiating, launching, and growing partnerships, and oversees market expansion across the region. As regional head, Yam Ki advises stakeholders on how stablecoins unlock economic opportunities for businesses and economies. Yam Ki serves as the Managing Director of Circle Singapore. He oversaw the enablement of USDC in Japan, the first stablecoin recognized under the country’s stablecoin regime.

Prior to Circle, Yam Ki held strategy & operations and public policy roles at Google Payments and Google Cloud, where he worked on partnership strategy, market launches, and government affairs.

Before Google, Yam Ki served as the Director for Global and Asia Economics at the White House National Security Council, where he coordinated the interagency process on U.S. economic strategy in Asia and was a member of the U.S. Sherpa negotiations team for the G-20 and G-7. Before joining the National Security Council staff, Yam Ki worked in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. Earlier in his career, Yam Ki worked in technology investment banking at Jefferies in Silicon Valley.

He earned a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Carleton College.

BitLending Stage

08/25 12:20 - 08/25 13:05

Navigating Fragmentation, Regulation, and Interoperability within the Global Stablecoin Race

Stephen Richardson

FireblocksChief Strategy Officer and Head of Banking

Stephen Richardson is Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Banking at Fireblocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on the blockchain, Stephen’s role at Fireblocks involves structuring, developing, and evaluating strategic opportunities with traditional financial institutions, as well as helping them drive digital asset innovation.

Prior to Fireblocks, he was Senior Manager in the Financial Services practice of Accenture Strategy, focused on transforming customer experience and digital enablement programs for leading Financial Services firms. Stephen previously worked as Head of Strategy and Vice President of Product (Business) for Noble Markets, a next-generation banking platform that focuses on enabling clients to clear, net and settle FX & OTC transactions in real-time. While at Noble, Stephen was responsible for the development of Noble’s banking and trade settlement products. He also completed various stints with BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs and Teach for America.

UPCX Stage

08/25 11:05 - 08/25 11:45

Institutional Adoption of Web3 through Finance, Security & Regulation

Charles Lu

Espresso SystemsCo-founder

Charles Lu is co-founder and COO of Espresso Systems. Prior to Espresso's founding in 2020, Charles worked on various roles in the blockchain ecosystem, including Binance Labs, and conducted research as a PhD student in Dan Boneh's cryptography group at Stanford University. Charles holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Stanford in computer science.

BitLending Stage

08/25 16:30 - 08/25 17:10

DeFi Ecosystem Perspectives on Scalability, Privacy & Growth

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 14:05 - 08/26 14:45

Building Web3's Missing Middle: Middleware, Tools, and the Path to Mainstream Adoption

Michael

0G LabsC.E.O.

Michael started two unicorn companies. He runs 0G Labs (0g.ai), the largest AI Layer 1 powered by the first decentralized AI Operating System. He’s previously generated over $200 million in revenue and raised more than $0.5B in capital. His strategic leadership guided over 650 employees through volatile markets and achieved remarkable customer satisfaction. He previously worked at Microsoft, SAP Labs, Bain, and Bridgewater Associates. He’s been named a top technologist, top YCombinator company, and top entrepreneur, and he has been featured in esteemed media outlets such as Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, Forbes, Inc, Techcrunch, Business Insider, and Coin Telegraph. Educated at Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkeley.

BitLending Stage

08/26 17:35 - 08/26 18:15

AI Meets Web3: Building Tomorrow's Decentralized Intelligence

UPCX Stage

08/25 15:55 - 08/25 16:35

AI Agents, Social Graphs & Consumer Applications

Sam Seo

KaiaChairman

Dr. Sam Seo is the Chairman of Kaia DLT Foundation, a non-profit organization that was established to accelerate global adoption and ecosystem maturity of the Kaia blockchain. Prior to the chain merge, Dr. Seo was the Representative Director of Klaytn Foundation, where he led the non-profit as it worked towards its goal of expanding the Klaytn ecosystem beyond South Korea. Dr. Seo’s involvement with Klaytn spans further back in his career, where he was Chief Klaytn Officer (CKO) at Krust Universe. There, he led the development and operation of the Klaytn blockchain. He also worked as CTO at GroundX, a blockchain subsidiary of the leading South Korean mobile platform, Kakao, and as an assistant computer scientist at Argonne National Laboratory. He holds a B.S. degree in computer science and engineering as well as a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Seoul National University. He has authored numerous papers on parallel programming and high-performance computing. His technical interests include blockchains, high-performance computing, parallel programming models, compilers, and runtime systems.

BitLending Stage

08/26 16:05 - 08/26 16:45

Unlocking Trillions in RWA Liquidity Across Chains

Simon Kim

HashedCEO & Managing Partner

Simon Kim is the CEO and Managing Partner at Hashed, a prominent blockchain investment firm. As South Korea's leading blockchain thought leader and evangelist, he has spearheaded blockchain initiatives with major IT companies.

Before founding Hashed, Simon co-founded Knowre, an innovative ed-tech startup in the US and Korea, where he served as Chief Product Officer. Under his leadership, Knowre was recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Education and was later acquired by Daekyo, South Korea's largest education company.

Kim's expertise extends to policy-advising, having served as a member of the 4th Industrial Revolution Committee of the South Korean Parliament. He also held a position as a Director of the Korea Blockchain Association and a member of the Busan Blockchain Free Zone committee.

With a strong technical background, Kim studied Computer Science and Engineering at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH).

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 11:50 - 08/26 12:30

Empowering communities through shared ownership to reshape media's future

Fireside Stage

08/26 14:15 - 08/26 14:40

From Constraints to Freedom: Simon Kim on Innovation, Culture, and Being Early

Diana Biggs

1KXPartner

Diana Biggs is a Partner at crypto venture firm 1kx, where she leads institutional connectivity across the firm and its 90+ portfolio projects. In addition to her role at 1kx, Diana is a Board Member for Kiln and HIVE Digital Technologies Switzerland and serves as an Associate Fellow with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Before joining 1kx, Diana was Chief Strategy Officer at Valour and served as CEO of its crypto ETP business from its launch to over $300M in AUM through to acquisition. Earlier roles include Global Head of Innovation for HSBC Private Banking, VP, Head of Growth & Partnerships, EMEA for Uphold, Chief Strategy Officer for Soko, and consultant at Oliver Wyman Financial Services.

Nobutake Suzuki

MUFG Innovation PartnersPresident and CEO

Nobutake joined MUFG Bank in 2018 as a managing director in charge of open innovation of MUFG Group, and he has been the President and CEO of MUFG Innovation Partners since January 2019.
Before joining MUFG, he started his career as a venture capitalist at Global Brain, an independent venture capital firm in Japan, in 2002.
He has experience investing in Japanese and overseas startups and managing KDDI and other corporate venture capital funds.
Nobutake started his career as a banker at MUFG Bank, where he was in the Industrial Research Division in New York Branch, and other divisions.

UPCX Stage

08/25 11:05 - 08/25 11:45

Institutional Adoption of Web3 through Finance, Security & Regulation

Sebastien Borget

The SandboxCOO & Co-Founder

Sébastien Borget is the Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a virtual platform where players can create, play, own, govern and monetize their experiences using NFTs & SAND, the main utility token of the platform.
In addition to his role at The Sandbox, Sébastien serves as the President of the Blockchain Game Alliance in 2020, a non-profit organization comprising 600 key members within the industry. His contributions to the crypto and blockchain space have garnered significant recognition, including being ranked #4 on CoinTelegraph's Top 100 Most Influential People in Crypto for 2022: https://cointelegraph.com/top-people-in-crypto-and-blockchain/sebastien-borget

UPCX Stage

08/26 17:50 - 08/26 18:30

Building Sustainable GameFi Ecosystems with Tokenomics, Governance, and Community Engagement

Atsushi Itaya

Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd.Executive Managing Director

Atsushi Itaya joined Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. in 1992. Over the years, he has held prominent positions within the organization, including the Deputy Head of IT Operations and Planning at Daiwa Securities Group Inc. in 2021. Currently, since April 2024, he serves as the Head of IT Operations.
He has launched generative AI and Web3.0-related projects within the Daiwa Securities group, driving the business as a project manager. He also serves as a board member of Japan STO Association, contributing to the development and growth of the security token market.

BitLending Stage

08/26 09:20 - 08/26 10:00

Will Web3 and Japan's Security Tokens Converge?　ーDeciphering the Relationship Between Crypto Assets and Securities from Regulatory Trends and Global Currentsー

UPCX Stage

08/26 13:00 - 08/26 13:40

Tokens Meet Finance: Megabanks and Securities Companies Leading Financial Innovation

Manatomo Yoneyama

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust BankSenior Managing Executive Officer

He joined Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. in 1991.
In April 2017, he was appointed as General Manager of Business Administration Department of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. and subsequently promoted the Group's digital strategy as the first General Manager of Digital Planning Department.
In April 2019, he was appointed as General Manager of the Corporate Planning Department and has been responsible for all aspects of corporate planning since then. In April 2025, he was appointed as Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. as Senior Managing Executive Officer, CISO.

BitLending Stage

08/26 09:20 - 08/26 10:00

Will Web3 and Japan's Security Tokens Converge?　ーDeciphering the Relationship Between Crypto Assets and Securities from Regulatory Trends and Global Currentsー

Akshat Vaidya

MaelstromCo-Founder + Managing Partner

Akshat runs the deal team for Maelstrom across all deal strategies: 1) Venture; 2) Liquid; and 3) Buyouts. He previously led the M&A team at BitMEX before departing in 2022 to co-found Maelstrom. Initially trained as a management consultant, he began his investing career executing LBOs at Granite Creek Capital Partners. Akshat holds a BS in Economics from UPenn’s Wharton School of Business.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 16:20 - 08/26 17:00

Aligning Investor Capital and Builder Vision to Fund Web3's Real-World Impact

Eowyn Chen

Trust WalletCEO

Eowyn Chen is passionate about hyper-scaling crypto adoption to empower people with access and opportunity. She is the CEO of Trust Wallet, the world’s leading self-custody Web3 wallet and Web3 gateway, serving over 200 million users globally. Previously, Eowyn was a VP at Binance, building and leading its central marketing team to help grow users from tens of millions into hundreds of millions. Before diving into the blockchain industry, she helped international startups with their go-to-market strategy and operations in the US and was trained as a management consultant in financial services at Oliver Wyman in New York. Trained as a science-minded history concentrator at Harvard College, Eowyn always aspires to be a child-like truth seeker of fundamental principles of human individuals and society.

UPCX Stage

08/26 13:45 - 08/26 14:25

Payments Without Friction: Building the Seamless Economy of Tomorrow

Noriyuki Hirosue

bitbank,incfounder & CEO

I started my career at Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. and later became fascinated by the Internet and was involved in the launch and management of IT startups for many years.
I served as executive Managing Director of GMO Internet, Inc., President and Representative Director of GaLa, Inc. and CEO of Commuca, Inc.
In 2012, I became convinced that crypto-asset technology would become the Internet of Money, and founded Bitbank,inc in 2014.
In 2022, I established Japan Digital Asset Trust Establishment Preparatory Corporation (JADAT) to enter the digital asset trust business for institutional investors and business companies, where I also serves as its CEO.
I'm currently working hard for the healthy development of crypto assets through Bitbank, which operates a crypto asset exchange, and JADAT, which is planning a trust business specializing in digital assets.

BitLending Stage

08/25 15:45 - 08/25 16:25

Crypto Assets Under Japan's Financial Instruments Act: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

BitLending Stage

08/25 14:20 - 08/25 15:00

Special Discussion: How New Technologies Will Change the Future – Exploring the Possibilities of Web3 and AI

Duncan ChiuHKSAR Legislative CouncilCouncil Member (Technology and Innovation)

Duncan has been a driving force in Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) development since early 2000. He is an active advocate of I&T policies, an experienced entrepreneur and investor, and is often regarded as the leading figure in the local I&T industry. Besides his role in LegCo, Duncan is President of Hong Kong Information Technology Joint Council, Chairman of Steering Committee of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+), Chairman of HKTDC Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Services Advisory Committee, Chairman of Hospital Authority’s Information Technology Services Committee, and Chairman of Squash Association of Hong Kong, China.

UPCX Stage

08/26 12:10 - 08/26 12:55

Writing the Rules for Cross-Border Web3: Regulatory Frameworks for Global Digital Assets

UPCX Stage

08/25 14:25 - 08/25 15:05

Asia's Regulation Frameworks and Outlooks

Howard Wu

Aleo Network FoundationCo-founder

UXLINK Stage

08/25 13:00 - 08/25 13:15

The Next Generation of Crypto Payments: Where Privacy Meets Compliance

Niki Ariyasinghe

Chainlink LabsHead of Business Development, Asia-Pacific and Middle East

Niki Ariyasinghe is a seasoned global executive passionate about the frontier of blockchain technology and its potential to spur the development of market-changing businesses.
He currently leads business development in the Asia-Pacific region and Middle East for Chainlink Labs, the world’s leading web3 services platform. Prior to it, Niki has worked for blockchain startups, R3 and Abra.
In addition, Niki also has extensive experience across banking and management consulting where he worked for ING Bank and management consulting firm Accenture Strategy respectively.
He holds an MBA degree from UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business.

UPCX Stage

08/26 11:25 - 08/26 12:05

Institutional Blueprint for the Tokenized RWA Economy: Strategies for Traditional Finance in the Digital Asset Revolution

Vivien Huang

PepeCommunity Lead

Over 10+ years bulge bracket IBD origination experience. Pepe Community Lead.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 13:20 - 08/26 14:00

Building Brands with Legacies and Cult Followings: How Passionate Communities Protect and Amplify Cultural Value

John Cahill

Galaxy DigitalCOO, APAC

John is the Chief Operating Officer for Galaxy Digital (Nasdaq: GLXY) Asia, focused on leading the growth of its regional business since 2021. He is responsible for driving the institutionalization of trading and building the best team in crypto and is passionate about bringing talented people to the industry. Prior to joining Galaxy, John spent 19 years at Goldman Sachs, running hedge fund financing, securities lending and delta-one derivatives across Asia Pacific markets. Along with +20 years of markets experience, John brings expertise in prime brokerage, delta-one trading and financing, as well as in client relationship management, project management, and balance sheet optimization.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 16:20 - 08/25 17:00

The Transformation Wave: Impact of Bitcoin ETFs and TradFi's Bitcoin Entry

Una Softic

IntertangibleManaging Director, CSO

Una Softic is the Managing Director & CSO of Intertangible, a professional services firm helping global clients (startups to Fortune 500s) navigate emerging technologies. Leveraging her deep expertise at the intersection of technology and business, Una also serves as a Strategic Advisor to growing tech ventures, including companies like Coinpost, PowerX, Machani Group, Moneytree, and others.

Her career in international business development and product strategy began at tech giants Intel and General Motors across Europe and the U.S. Before leading Intertangible, Una held significant leadership roles such as VP at Soul Machines and Head of Innovation at Nikkei, where she spearheaded global programs focused on AI applications in fintech. She draws on this extensive experience, including her Double MA in Linguistics with a Major in Natural Language Processing and strong track record in scaling AI, XR, Fintech, and Robotics solutions, to advise emerging tech ventures and serve on boards.

BitLending Stage

08/25 17:15 - 08/25 17:55

Crypto Cyber Risks for National Security, Finance and Web3

Sean Carey

Helium CTO Co-Founder, Blockjoy CTO CofounderBorderless Partner

Sean Carey is a seasoned software and system engineer with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of distributed systems, high scale and databases.
As the co-founder and CTO of Helium Systems, Sean played a pivotal role in developing groundbreaking technologies that have revolutionized the field of decentralized physical infrastructure. His leadership and technical expertise were further showcased during his tenure as the co-founder and CTO of BlockJoy, where he spearheaded the development of innovative solutions in cost effective blockchain operations.
Prior to these roles, Sean served as the system architect at Giphy, where he contributed to the creation of one of the most popular platforms for animated GIFs, leveraging his expertise in distributed systems to ensure seamless performance and scalability.
In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Sean Carey is an active investor with a focus on decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, leveraging his extensive industry knowledge to identify and support emerging technologies in the blockchain space.
As an advocate for Depin (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), Sean is dedicated to driving positive change in the industry and beyond. He actively contributes to the advancement of DEPIN, collaborating with like-minded professionals to promote the development and adoption of decentralized infrastructure solutions.
With a proven track record of success and a relentless drive for innovation, Sean continues to make significant contributions to the tech industry, inspiring others with his vision and expertise.

BitLending Stage

08/26 13:25 - 08/26 14:05

Are Decentralized Networks Replacing Monopolies?

Ju Chun Ko

Legislative Yuan (Congress) TaiwanLegislator (Congressman)

u-Chun (JC) Ko currently serves as a Legislator-at-Large in the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan and is an adjunct assistant professor at the Graduate Institute of Networking and Multimedia, National Taiwan University. In 2012, he obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from National Taiwan University. He then went to Keio University in Japan to serve as a postdoctoral researcher at the Graduate School of Media Design (KMD), followed by becoming the first Taiwanese participant at Singularity University. He has held the position of Taiwan AI/Web3 Growth Partner at the Dentsu Group in Japan and is also the founder of the well-known technology podcast which he continues to run tirelessly.

UPCX Stage

08/26 12:10 - 08/26 12:55

Writing the Rules for Cross-Border Web3: Regulatory Frameworks for Global Digital Assets

UPCX Stage

08/25 14:25 - 08/25 15:05

Asia's Regulation Frameworks and Outlooks

Angelina Kwan

Stratford FinanceChief Executive Officer

Angelina Kwan, CPA, CA ANZ
Angelina is a passionate advocate for technology, digital assets, and blockchain, focusing on advising start-ups. She is the CEO of Stratford Finance, a consulting firm addressing regulatory and operational challenges in financial services and digital assets. Angelina has held senior management roles at HKEX, SFC, Cantor Fitzgerald, CLSA, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, and HG Asia/ABN AMRO. She was the Global COO of BitMEX and the HashKey Group, consulting for brokerages, fund managers, and technology providers.
Angelina contributes to various Hong Kong government boards and committees, including the Financial Services Development Council and the Cantonese Opera Development Fund. She chairs The Women’s Foundation and serves on the boards of the Ebenezer School for the Blind, the University of Wollongong Hong Kong, Web3 Harbour, Chevalier Hong Kong, and Zurich Life Insurance, Hong Kong.
Angelina is a Certified Public Accountant in the US, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California, an MBA from Pepperdine University, an LLB from the University of Hong Kong/Manchester Metropolitan University, and an LLM from Harvard Law School.

UPCX Stage

08/25 14:25 - 08/25 15:05

Asia's Regulation Frameworks and Outlooks

UPCX Stage

08/25 11:05 - 08/25 11:45

Institutional Adoption of Web3 through Finance, Security & Regulation

Can Sun

BackpackCo-Founder

Can Sun, J.D., Ph.D., is a co-founder of Backpack Exchange, a regulated global cryptocurrency exchange. Prior to Backpack, Can served as General Counsel at FTX International, where he oversaw the former exchange’s legal operations and regulatory strategies across all non-US jurisdictions. Prior to FTX, Can co-chaired the Blockchain Practice Group at Fenwick & West LLP, where he played a pivotal role in advising hundreds of token projects, stablecoins, and major exchanges in their compliance and regulatory matters. Can holds a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University.

UPCX Stage

08/25 14:25 - 08/25 15:05

Asia's Regulation Frameworks and Outlooks

UPCX Stage

08/26 12:10 - 08/26 12:55

Writing the Rules for Cross-Border Web3: Regulatory Frameworks for Global Digital Assets

Benjamin Schiller

CoinDeskEditor

Ben Schiller is managing editor at CoinDesk. He has covered crypto as a journalist for 12 years.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 09:55 - 08/26 10:15

Hayden Adams Fireside Chat

BitLending Stage

08/25 12:20 - 08/25 13:05

Navigating Fragmentation, Regulation, and Interoperability within the Global Stablecoin Race

UPCX Stage

08/26 10:35 - 08/26 11:20

Bridging regulation, institutional adoption, and industry growth

UPCX Stage

08/26 09:05 - 08/26 09:45

Financial Innovation Frontiers: Special Dialogue between Oki Matsumoto × Mike Novogratz

Fireside Stage

08/26 16:20 - 08/26 16:50

The Regulatory Reset: America's New Framework for Digital Assets

BitLending Stage

08/25 09:45 - 08/25 10:20

CZ Fireside Chat

Makoto Nakano

UPCX-Platforms Pte. Ltd.CEO

CEO of the next-generation financial platform UPCX.After discovering blockchain technology in 2016, he has devoted himself to research and development aimed at realizing new infrastructure for the payments and financial services industry. In 2024, he launched the UPCX mainnet, built on proprietary blockchain technology. The platform is set to implement a wide range of practical, payment-friendly features, including named accounts, pull-based payments, automated payments, and non-custodial escrow.Under his leadership, UPCX has successfully been listed on a Japanese exchange. By balancing regulatory compliance with technological innovation, he is leading the development of financial infrastructure for the Web3 era. As a serial entrepreneur, he has also founded and operated multiple ventures across various sectors.

UPCX Stage

08/26 16:45 - 08/26 17:00

Keynote - UPCX Overview and Outlook

Shaw Walters

Eliza LabsFounder

Shaw Walters is the founder of Eliza Labs, the creators of the ElizaOS agentic open-source framework. With a robust background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Shaw has championed an open-source and transparent approach that has positioned Eliza Labs at the forefront of innovation. The ElizaOS framework has quickly gained recognition as a key resource for developers. Prior to founding Eliza Labs, Shaw dedicated several years to advancing AI agent technologies and exploring diverse frameworks.

UPCX Stage

08/25 15:55 - 08/25 16:35

AI Agents, Social Graphs & Consumer Applications

Nao Kitazawa

Eight Roads VenturesVenture Partner

Nao Kitazawa is a versatile professional with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, investing, and law. He was the former head of Coinbase Japan, where he led the company's efforts to expand its cryptocurrency exchange operations in Japan. Currently, he is a venture partner at Eight Roads, a global investment firm focused on technology and healthcare, a board member at Kyash, a fintech company, and a board member at AnyMind Group, an international technology company listed in Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Nao began his career as a lawyer at Paul Hastings, where he advised clients on various legal matters. He then worked as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and corporate restructuring. Prior to his role at Coinbase, Nao served as the COO of Money Design, a prominent fintech startup based in Tokyo. He was also a founding board member of the Fintech Association of Japan.
He received his LL.M from the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law and his Bachelor of Law from Keio University and is admitted to practice law both in Japan and in the state of New York.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 16:20 - 08/26 17:00

Aligning Investor Capital and Builder Vision to Fund Web3's Real-World Impact

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 09:10 - 08/26 09:50

Shipping Real Web3 Products: Building for Adoption, Not Just Innovation

UPCX Stage

08/26 11:25 - 08/26 12:05

Institutional Blueprint for the Tokenized RWA Economy: Strategies for Traditional Finance in the Digital Asset Revolution

Samson Mow

JAN3Chief Executive Officer

Samson Mow is best known for his efforts in advancing nation-state Bitcoin adoption around the world. He has held top executive roles in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including COO of BTCC, one of the largest exchanges and mining pools, and CSO of Blockstream, where he guided the development and deployment of Bitcoin infrastructure. A prominent Small-Blocker during the Block Size Wars, Samson fought to keep Bitcoin decentralized and prevent a potential takeover of the protocol.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 11:05 - 08/25 11:45

US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: Frontline Developments and Current Status

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 15:35 - 08/25 16:15

Why Stablecoins and Bitcoin? Understanding the Strategic Choice

Luis Oscar Ramirez Solorzano

MawariCEO

Luis is the Founder and CEO of Mawari, a pioneering digital alchemist and entrepreneur of cloud rendering and streaming technology for interactive AR experiences. Luis’ main goal is to make Synthetic Reality accessible to everyone using emerging technologies such as Spatial Computing, 5G, cloud rendering and streaming. He believes in using innovation to change how we work, socialize, learn and ultimately, live. Luis and his team created The Mawari Network, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) for spatial computing content delivery which addresses scalability and adoption for the next generation of the internet. The Mawari Network unlocks an internet for everyone by breaking the bottlenecks of infrastructure supply for real-time rendering, and the lack of local computer power in XR devices. Before Mawari, Luis co-founded the Japanese edition of the MUTEK festival and was Global Head of Marketing at MUSIC Tribe. Fluent in Japanese and other languages, he influenced the music landscape in Japan, driven by a strong cultural connection to and understanding of his audience. Against a backdrop of an undergraduate degree in theoretical mathematics and a lifelong passion for digital music creation, his drive to democratize - and later create - 3D production technology for artists in these roles is unsurprising. Fast forward to Mawari, he remains focused on the future and finding powerful solutions to advance the technology sector. Relentless, uncompromising and imaginative in his problem solving, his designs and ideas are aimed at shaping the future for humanity.

BitLending Stage

08/26 13:25 - 08/26 14:05

Are Decentralized Networks Replacing Monopolies?

Justin Waldron

Open Game ProtocolFounder, CEO

Justin Waldron is a Founding Contributor of Open Game Protocol (formerly gemz), which enables play-to-earn for any token, in any game, anywhere. He also serves as the co-founder and president of Playco, an advisor at Shibuya Startup Support, which is an initiative of the Shibuya City Office, and a partner at X&KSK, where he invests in promising Japanese startups poised for global expansion. A prolific angel investor with a portfolio exceeding 60 companies, he is best known as the co-founder of Zynga. In 2021, Business Insider recognized him as one of the Top 100 Seed Investors.

UPCX Stage

08/26 17:50 - 08/26 18:30

Building Sustainable GameFi Ecosystems with Tokenomics, Governance, and Community Engagement

Emily Parker

Coincheck GroupSenior Strategic Advisor

BitLending Stage

08/25 12:20 - 08/25 13:05

Navigating Fragmentation, Regulation, and Interoperability within the Global Stablecoin Race

UPCX Stage

08/25 13:20 - 08/25 14:00

Crypto regulation and Stablecoin Adoption in the US and Japan

Abel Peña

Bit2MePartner & CSO

Abel is the Partner and CSO at Bit2Me, Spain's leading cryptocurrency company. With over 20 years of experience and a distinguished international career, he has launched projects across Europe, North America, South America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Asia, and Oceania. Abel's passion for technology has driven his work as a consultant, investor, and mentor, focusing on cryptocurrency, SaaS, and AI. He spearheaded Spain's largest ICO, the B2M token, completed in seconds. At Bit2Me, Abel is the top authority in the Corporate and Institutional division, showcasing exceptional expertise and leadership.

UPCX Stage

08/26 15:15 - 08/26 15:55

Scaling On-Chain: Liquidity, Security, and the Future of Crypto Infrastructure

Qin En Looi

Saison CapitalPartner

Qin En Looi is a Partner at Saison Capital where he actively leads early stage direct investments in startups across fintech, commerce and web3, as well as fund-of-funds in early stage venture capital. Saison Capial is the global venture capital investment arm of Credit Saison. Qin En kickstarted Saison Capital’s digital asset investments, and co-founded ONCHAIN - Asia’s first real-world asset conference. He also sits on the board of fintech startups in Southeast Asia including Helicap and SkorLife.

Qin En was previously the Co-Founder and COO at Glints, the leading talent ecosystem in Southeast Asia (Series D). During his tenure, he was recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneurs 27 Under 27 for being one of the youngest founders to have raised venture capital in Southeast Asia.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 11:05 - 08/26 11:45

Building Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Rails

Takashi Tashiro

Remixpoint, inc.Representative Director, President & CEO

Takashi joined Remixpoint in 2016. After holding positions as the Head of Marketing, Head of Corporate Planning, and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Bitpoint Japan, he became the CEO. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board.
With a strong belief in the future of cryptocurrency, especially Bitcoin, Takashi receives 100% of his executive compensation in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 14:05 - 08/25 14:45

Japan's Bitcoin Gamble: Examining Corporate Digital Asset Strategies

Yoshihiko Takahashi

Remixpoint, inc.Representative Director and CFO

Certified Public Accountant | Representative Director & CFO at Remixpoint Inc.
With a solid background in financial and accounting practices, 名前入れてください has extensive experience from working at Nomura Securities and leading audit firms. He has also played a significant role in the development of accounting standards.
Joining Remixpoint Inc. as General Manager of the Management Division, he quickly expanded his leadership role, also serving as a Director at Bitpoint Japan, one of Remixpoint's group companies. His journey at Remixpoint continued with roles as Director and General Manager of the Management Division, eventually becoming the Representative Director, President & CEO. Today, he holds the position of Representative Director & CFO.
Driven by the vision to transform Remixpoint into the "next-generation Bitcoin treasury company," [Name] is responsible for overseeing business development and financial strategies, with a strong focus on leveraging Bitcoin as a central element in the company’s growth and evolution.

BitLending Stage

08/26 11:35 - 08/26 11:50

Remixpoint Keynote

Alexandre Dreyfus

ChilizCEO

Alexandre Dreyfus is a seasoned digital entrepreneur with almost 30 years of experience in developing business projects within the gaming, sports, and entertainment industries. Considered a visionary in applying tech to fan engagement, he has been invited to share his views at the world’s most influential conferences, including Web Summit, Token2049, Consensus and the Qatar Economic Forum.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 11:50 - 08/26 12:30

Empowering communities through shared ownership to reshape media's future

Sandeep Casi

Partner at AntlerHead of Ibex Japan

Sandeep is a senior executive with a multidisciplinary career spanning automotive, manufacturing, visual effects, television broadcasting, venture capital, R&D, and the full technology stack—from hardware and firmware to middleware and software. His work has focused on leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, Web3, blockchain, broadcasting systems, CAD/CAM, FEA, VR, and visual effects pipelines. His contributions have supported landmark productions including Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Titanic.

At Fuji Xerox Palo Alto Lab, Sandeep led several research-to-commercialization initiatives for Fujifilm, driving innovation strategy across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. Following his tenure there, he joined a boutique venture capital fund in Japan, where he raised capital from Japanese investors for multiple Silicon Valley startups and helped those companies achieve product-market fit and scale in Japan.

He later spun out 30 patents from Fujifilm and secured $7 million in funding from Japanese, Korean, and U.S. investors to launch a new venture, which he exited in 2021.

Currently, Sandeep is a Partner at Antler Ibex, where he leads strategic efforts to strengthen Japan’s startup ecosystem—supporting diverse founding teams, enabling late-stage funding, and driving corporate-startup collaboration to unlock both strategic and financial value.

UPCX Stage

08/26 17:50 - 08/26 18:30

Building Sustainable GameFi Ecosystems with Tokenomics, Governance, and Community Engagement

UPCX Stage

08/26 18:35 - 08/26 18:45

Special announcement by Animoca and Antler Ibex

Tomaz Levak

OriginTrailFounder

Tomaz co-founded Trace Labs in 2013, the core development company behind the OriginTrail Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG). As a co-inventor of the DKG, he has steered strategic product development and spearheaded its adoption across some of the world’s most impactful sectors including supply chains, transportation, life sciences and healthcare, and construction. He achieved that by collaborating with some of the world’s biggest brands, national rail operators, international standards bodies, and multiple government-funded projects.

Powering decentralized neuro-symbolic AI, the DKG tackles three pressing challenges of the AI era: information trust, data ownership, and censorship-resistant connectivity. To combat related harms such as illegal content, intellectual-property infringements, and deepfakes, Tomaz co-founded Umanitek.ai .

A regular speaker at Web3 and AI conferences, Tomaz demonstrates how OriginTrail and Umanitek together enable a trustworthy, human-centric AI future.

UPCX Stage

08/25 15:55 - 08/25 16:35

AI Agents, Social Graphs & Consumer Applications

Dr. Sungyong Kang

INTERPOL Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption CentreCriminal Intelligence Officer

Sungyong KANG, as a Republic of Korea government sponsored scholar, completed his S.J.D. at Fordham University Law, LL.M. at New York University Law, M.A. in International Cooperation at Seoul National University, B.A. in Law at Korea National Police University (KNPU). He is an attorney at law licensed in New York.
Sungyong Kang is currently working as a Criminal Intelligence Officer at the INTERPOL Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre where his main duty is to coordinate the international cooperation to trace, freeze/seize the criminal proceeds. He has led the Operation HAECHI targeting Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime and worked as a co-lead for the Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime Project which INTERPOL is collaborating with FATF and Egmont Group. He pursues creative ways to overcome the legal, practical hurdles encountered by LEAs in investigating cross border financial crimes by closely strengthning the reciprocal feedback between operational bodies and policy making bodies and information sharing between public and private entities both at the global and domestic level.
Prior to joining the INTERPOL, he worked as a researcher and an adjunct professor at the KNPU focusing on the financial crime exploiting new technologies, such as Blockchain, AI and Metaverse, etc. Before then, he successfully investigated high profile financial crimes leading his team to be awarded as the best investigation team in Seoul.
He is also the prolific author of the papers published by renowned journals including International & Comparative Law Quarterly (Cambridge University Press), Michigan Journal of International Law (Michigan Law School), etc. He is also a frequent speaker at the conferences organized by respected international and domestic entities including FATF, UNODC, UNTOC, Egmont Group, Basel Institute on Governance, EUROPOL and INTERPOL, etc.

UPCX Stage

08/25 11:50 - 08/25 12:30

Crime & Fraud: How to collaborate between Industry and Law Enforcement Agencies to fight against Financial Crime in Cyberspace

BitLending Stage

08/25 17:15 - 08/25 17:55

Crypto Cyber Risks for National Security, Finance and Web3

Hiroshi Ozaki

KPMG JapanExecutive Advisor

UPCX Stage

08/25 11:50 - 08/25 12:30

Crime & Fraud: How to collaborate between Industry and Law Enforcement Agencies to fight against Financial Crime in Cyberspace

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 12:35 - 08/26 13:15

AI & Web3: The Convergence Revolution Reshaping Industries

Daniel Wang

AethirCo-founder and CEO

With roles at IVC (Partner), YGG E2 (CIO), Riot Games (Head of International Publishing), and Riot Games China (COO), Dan is a seasoned leader in the gaming and Web3 industry.

BitLending Stage

08/26 13:25 - 08/26 14:05

Are Decentralized Networks Replacing Monopolies?

Chengyi Ong

ChainalysisHead of APAC Public Policy

Chengyi Ong leads public policy for APAC at Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics platform that provides investigative and compliance solutions to governments, financial institutions and Web 3 companies around the world. In this capacity, Chengyi seeks to advance public and private sector collaboration on key policy and regulatory questions emerging in the digital asset space.

UPCX Stage

08/25 11:50 - 08/25 12:30

Crime & Fraud: How to collaborate between Industry and Law Enforcement Agencies to fight against Financial Crime in Cyberspace

Micky Sun

PANONY & PANewsMarketing Director

With a proven track record in the blockchain industry since 2019, I have held key marketing positions at centralized exchange, blockchain projects, and industry media outlets. As a core marketing specialist at PANews, I have successfully delivered professional GTM services to 100+ blockchain projects, assisting numerous international ventures in expanding their Asian market presence.
From brand positioning to user acquisition, I specialize in creating full-cycle marketing solutions that drive sustainable growth for blockchain projects across diverse Asian markets.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 16:20 - 08/26 17:00

Aligning Investor Capital and Builder Vision to Fund Web3's Real-World Impact

Alex Shin

ShinlabsFounder/CEO

Alex is an entrepreneur, investor and advisor.

He has collaborated with and advised some of the most important foundations in our industry: Solana, AVAX, Sui, Uniswap, MakerDAO and more.

Alex previously served as cofounder/CBO at Hashed and prior to that, launched Blind -- world's largest work-place anonymous social app.

He's advised SamsungNEXT on their web3 initiatives and also Arrington Capital (founder of TechCrunch) in the past before creating Shinlabs in 2022.

Alex has a background working at Google, DocuSign and other tech firms in San Francisco Bay Area and today is passionate about keeping east Asia relevant and competitive in web3.

Fireside Stage

08/26 13:40 - 08/26 14:10

Web3 x AI: Why Coinbase is Doubling Down on Artificial Intelligence

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 10:20 - 08/26 11:00

More Privacy = More business

Gihu Boy

”I began investing in January 2006, only to suffer early losses during the Livedoor shock, which led to a long period of struggle. Since then, I have experienced multiple setbacks, including the Lehman Shock, China Shock, and the COVID-19 Shock, repeatedly facing losses and eventually exiting the market each time. With 20 years of experience in the markets, my lifetime net losses have exceeded 20 million yen. I haven't been able to marry, and I don't have any friends, as I have lost everything to the market. Yet, despite all of this, I can't give up, and I am still fighting today. I will not stop until I win in the markets. I am Gifu Boy."

BitLending Stage

08/26 14:10 - 08/26 14:50

Billionaire or Bust? Investment Strategies to Survive a Volatile Global Era

Yusuke Takezawa

Progmat,Inc.Chief Strategy Officer

After 6 years experience in SMBC (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation), joined Boston Consulting Group in 2018. As a project leader, worked primarily in the financial and public sectors, and was involved in tasks such as developing mid-term business plans, enhancing and advancing operations through DX, and contributing to policy formulation and government project management. In 2023, became a founding member of Progmat Co.,Ltd. As a Chief Strategy Officer, engaged every aspects of buiness development such as corporate strategy development, new business development corporate system building etc.

In 2024, launched new global stablecoin settlement infrastructure project "Project Pax" with SWIFT, and leading the project with regulators and governments in many countries. In 2025, launched a few global projects aims harmonize different stablecoin systems in global with leading stablecoin issuers in global.

BitLending Stage

08/26 16:50 - 08/26 17:30

The Future of the Stablecoin Ecosystem: Integration and Possibilities between Traditional Finance and the Web3 Ecosystem

Anderson SimaForesight NewsExecutive Editor

Anderson Sima, Executive Editor of Foresight News, won the Shanghai News Award in 2021. Former head of the Web3 channel at Jiemian News, he has written over 700,000 words on blockchain-related content, with over 70 million views across all platforms. He has interviewed industry leaders in blockchain and crypto, including Matthew Ball, Lily Liu, and Zhao Changpeng.

Tae Oh

SpacecoinFounder

Tae is an entrepreneur and technologist, pioneering blockchain and satellite-based solutions to connect everyone.

Tae is currently the CEO of Gluwa, which he founded in 2012.
At Gluwa, he founded Creditcoin and Spacecoin.

Tae's professional passion lies in building trustless layers that connect people without permissions or barriers
—he believes that connected people achieve extraordinary things.

UPCX Stage

08/25 14:05 - 08/25 14:20

Spacecoin Session

Tesuta

BitLending Stage

08/26 15:15 - 08/26 16:00

Bitcoin or Bust: Is Crypto Essential for Investors at the Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation?

Betty Sun-Lucas

Stellar Development FoundationRegional Director, APAC

Betty leads Stellar network adoption in Asia-Pacific region , driving strategic partnerships across real-world assets, stablecoins, and blockchain-powered financial infrastructure. With a strong track record in fintech and cross-border collaboration, she works closely with regulators, enterprises, and developers to accelerate adoption of Stellar’s open-source network. Based in Singapore, Betty previously spearheaded the Australian Government’s fintech expansion strategy in ASEAN, and is passionate about inclusive innovation and digital transformation across Asia.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 11:05 - 08/26 11:45

Building Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Rails

Naohiko Ueno

TOYOTA Blockchain LabAnalyst

Completed graduate studies at Waseda University.
I was a member of the METI web3economy study group.
Currently I am working on research and implementation of Tokenization, StableCoin, Securitytoken, Tokenized Deposits, and DeFi.

UPCX Stage

08/25 15:10 - 08/25 15:50

Cutting-edge Technology and the Future of Payment Systems

UPCX Stage

08/26 16:45 - 08/26 17:00

Keynote - UPCX Overview and Outlook

Shuhei Ochiai

TOYOTA Blockchain LabGeneral Manager

After beginning his career at a leading securities firm, he joined Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in 2011.
He has held various roles including corporate planning and an assignment at TFS’s U.S. subsidiary.
Subsequently, he was responsible for the domestic and international launch of TOYOTA Wallet, Toyota’s proprietary payment solution.
Since 2024, he has been serving as the Head of the Blockchain Group at TFS and the TOYOTA Blockchain Lab, leading blockchain-related initiatives such as Security Token Offerings (STOs).

UPCX Stage

08/26 09:50 - 08/26 10:30

Real Assets, Real Impact: The Next Frontier of Tokenization

Russell Cummer

Japan Smart ChainCo-Founder

Russell is the Co‑founder of AltX Research KK, which builds digital infrastructure and compliance tooling for nationwide transactions. He is also the Founder and former Executive Chairman of Paidy, Japan’s leading BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) service, working with major Japanese and global brands such as Apple and Amazon. After becoming a Unicorn in 2020, Paidy was acquired by PayPal in September 2021 for US $2.7 billion—the highest‑valued Japanese venture M&A transaction ever.
Russell has been active in the blockchain space since 2013. In November 2024, he announced Japan Smart Chain, the sovereign blockchain designed specifically for Japan. Prior to founding AltX Research and Paidy, he spent seven years in financial markets at Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs in Tokyo and Hong Kong.

UPCX Stage

08/26 13:45 - 08/26 14:25

Payments Without Friction: Building the Seamless Economy of Tomorrow

Shigeru YotoriyamaNational Police Agency of JapanRetired Senior Commissioner

I am a retired Senior Commissioner of National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan. I joined the NPA in 1986 and retired in 2021 after 35 challenging and rewarding years of service. During the period, I held a number of senior positions, including Director General of NPA’s Tohoku Regional Police Bureau, NPA’s Director of Second Investigative Division (Fraud/Scams, White-Collar Crime and Public Corruption) and Director of Fourth Investigative Division (Japanese Organized Crimes) of Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, where he supervised numerous criminal investigations and international operations. After leaving the NPA, I was invited to Waseda Institute of the Policy of Social Safety, Waseda University as Research Fellow, where he has been doing research, focusing primarily on countermeasures against fraud/scams and transnational organized crimes. I am a graduate of Faculty of Law, the University of Tokyo ’86 (LL.B.) and John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University ’92 (Master in Public Administration).

UPCX Stage

08/25 11:50 - 08/25 12:30

Crime & Fraud: How to collaborate between Industry and Law Enforcement Agencies to fight against Financial Crime in Cyberspace

Dr. Arda Akartuna

EllipticCrypto Threat Intelligence Lead, APAC

Arda is a Senior Crypto Threat Analyst at Elliptic and an Assistant Professor of Crypto & Future Crimes at City University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on crimes enabled by cryptoassets and emerging technologies, including fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing and illicit activity on the dark web. He has advised numerous international organizations, public and private sector entities on emerging crime trends and prevention measures.

BitLending Stage

08/25 17:15 - 08/25 17:55

Crypto Cyber Risks for National Security, Finance and Web3

Elroy Cheo

ARCCEO, Co-Founder

Upon returning to Singapore after a decade overseas, Elroy has spent the last few years immersing himself in the world of cryptocurrency and NFTs. Having started building in 2016 on a music copyright legacy blockchain project, he has now combined his understanding of crypto with his personal passion for using Web3 tools to create better digital products and experiences. The architect of the community, Elroy is lead designer of the ARC experience from community interactions and content to its user interface and its technology backbone.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 13:20 - 08/26 14:00

Building Brands with Legacies and Cult Followings: How Passionate Communities Protect and Amplify Cultural Value

CJ

GSRHead of Sales, APAC & EMEA

CJ is Head of EMEA & APAC Sales at GSR, and is based in Singapore. Before entering the crypto market CJ started his career in Hong Kong as a structurer at Morgan Stanley before heading up Fixed Income Solutions for Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He also worked for Nomura Private Bank, where he focused on client solutions in both public and private markets.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 14:50 - 08/26 15:30

Real-World Adoption & Use Cases for Next-Gen Blockchains

Matej Zak

TrezorCEO

Matěj leads the vision and strategic direction at Trezor. He joined the company in 2018 as the first Product Manager and advanced to CEO of the company at the beginning of 2023. He is strongly focused on his mission to make Bitcoin more accessible to the masses while keeping a superior level of security and privacy for Trezor devices.

Fireside Stage

08/25 15:00 - 08/25 15:30

The Security Revolution: Trezor's 10-Year Journey to Protect Digital Assets

Joerg Weisshaar

UPCX-Platforms Pte. Ltd.Co-Founder

Joerg Weisshaar is one of the Co-Founders of UPCX, a high speed・high throughput layer 1 blockchain that is optimized for payments and financial services. With a strong focus on user experience, UPCX is committed to delivering next-generation payment solutions and building an innovative financial ecosystem.

Prior to founding UPCX, Joerg was working at a leading IT consultancy and involved in the founding and running of several start-ups.

UPCX Stage

08/26 13:45 - 08/26 14:25

Payments Without Friction: Building the Seamless Economy of Tomorrow

UXLINK Stage

08/25 17:20 - 08/25 17:35

Beyond the Hype: How UPCX is Solving the Real-World Blockchain Problem

Koki Sato

UPCX-Platforms Pte. Ltd.CMO

Koki Sato oversees UPCX’s global growth, brand strategy, and international expansion, positioning the company as a rising force in next-generation blockchain payments and digital finance.

Koki began his career in the asset and investment division of a Chinese conglomerate, where he built expertise in corporate planning, financial operations, and strategic marketing. He studied Business Management at Dalhousie University in Canada, gaining a foundation in business operations, entrepreneurship, and equity finance.

As Chief Marketing Officer, he has played a pivotal role in building UPCX’s global recognition, securing strategic partnerships with World Aquatics, KLP48, and Formula E Tokyo E-Prix. Under his leadership, UPCX has expanded its presence across sports, entertainment, and Web3 ecosystems.
Bridging the gap between traditional finance and future of finance.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 11:50 - 08/26 12:30

Empowering communities through shared ownership to reshape media's future

UXLINK Stage

08/25 11:40 - 08/25 11:55

Fanlink

Eiji Kobayashi

Securitize Japan K.K.Country Head, Japan

Eiji Kobayashi is Country Head, Japan of Securitize, Inc., the leader in tokenizing real-world assets, driving the compliant digitization of financial assets through next-generation blockchain technology. Eiji started his investment banking career on Wall Street with Merrill Lynch and then moved to Goldman Sachs. After four years in New York, he was relocated to Tokyo where he worked at Lehman Brothers and Deutsche Bank. He then took leadership roles at American Express, Mastercard, Western Union and a European insurtech start-up. Eiji joined Securitize in February 2020, and is a member of the Executive Committee at Securitize, Inc.. Eiji has an A.B. degree in Mathematical Economics from Brown University and M.B.A. from The University of Chicago. Eiji was appointed as Director of Japan Security Token Association in August 2022.

BitLending Stage

08/26 09:20 - 08/26 10:00

Will Web3 and Japan's Security Tokens Converge?　ーDeciphering the Relationship Between Crypto Assets and Securities from Regulatory Trends and Global Currentsー

Fireside Stage

08/25 11:40 - 08/25 12:10

The Next Frontier: Which Asset Class Will Define Japan's Digital Future

Jake Stolarski

NERO ChainCEO

- Served as CEO of Cube Network, a Layer 1 blockchain project ranked in the top 20 by Huobi.
- Developed and operated Dragonfly Capital’s Volatility Trading Fund involving hedging strategies which enhanced yield and protected against downside.
- Served as Director at Chicago Trading Company and The official Options Specialist on the NYSE for all NASDAQ and Russell 2000 options as well as Emerging Markets
- Cofounder and Partner at Barrow Street, where he built an energy-focused volatility trading fund that ranked among the top three globally at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, delivering 70% returns for three consecutive years.
- Managed all trading and risk at Cipher Technologies Management, the first SEC and CFTC-registered digital asset volatility fund, setting early standards for bilateral ISDAs and developing the industry’s first collateral lockbox standards.
- Was an early applicant for a Bitcoin ETF.
- Started his career as a researcher at Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, publishing papers on laser system reliability and computer modeling.
- Holds degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering.

UPCX Stage

08/26 15:15 - 08/26 15:55

Scaling On-Chain: Liquidity, Security, and the Future of Crypto Infrastructure

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 14:05 - 08/26 14:45

Building Web3's Missing Middle: Middleware, Tools, and the Path to Mainstream Adoption

UXLINK Stage

08/26 12:40 - 08/26 12:55

Rewriting Blockchain Economics with Blockspace 2.0 — NERO Chain

Kevin Lee

GateCBO

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 15:35 - 08/26 16:15

The Infrastructure Imperative: Building the Foundation for Global Trading

Laura K. Inamedinova

GateCGEO

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 17:05 - 08/26 17:45

Crypto's Make-or-Break Moment: Infrastructure Challenges That Could Make or Break Web3

Yuzo Kano

bitFlyer Holdings, Inc.Representative Director & CEO

After completing his graduate studies at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering, Mr. Kano worked at Goldman Sachs before co-founding bitFlyer, Inc. in 2014. Since the founding of bitFlyer, Mr. Kano has not only been devoted to the public discussion on regulatory reforms and the establishment of self-regulatory rules in Japan, but has also been contributing to the development of the crypto asset exchange industry from a global perspective, having served as CEO of bitFlyer USA, Inc. and Chairman of bitFlyer EUROPE S.A., both crypto asset exchanges. He was one of the founders of the self-regulatory organization Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (now Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association: JVCEA), established in 2018 and took part as industry expert in the Executive Committee for the Basic Plan for the Advancement of Public and Private Sector Data Utilization organized by the Cabinet Secretariat.

Mr. Kano currently holds the roles of Representative Director & CEO of bitFlyer Holdings, Inc., Representative Director of bitFlyer, Inc., Representative Director of bitFlyer Blockchain, Director of bitFlyer USA, Inc. and Director of Custodiem, Inc. and is serving as Chairman of the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA).

Beyond that, Mr. Kano is a member of the ISO/TC307 Domestic Deliberative Committee and an opinion leader for the Ministry of Defense. He has been actively involved in various activities for the development of the web3 industry to realize bitFlyer's mission since the company's founding: "Simplify the world with blockchain.”

BitLending Stage

08/26 15:15 - 08/26 16:00

Bitcoin or Bust: Is Crypto Essential for Investors at the Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation?

BitLending Stage

08/26 10:05 - 08/26 10:45

Asset Strategy to Survive Uncertain Times: Investment and Economic Analysis Practiced by the Wealthy

Joe

The host of largest crypto YouTube channel in Japan.

BitLending Stage

08/26 15:15 - 08/26 16:00

Bitcoin or Bust: Is Crypto Essential for Investors at the Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation?

BitLending Stage

08/25 13:10 - 08/25 13:55

Cryptocurrency Tax Reform: Government Policy Directions and Implementation Timeline

Hajime Ikeda

Nomura Holdings, Inc.Senior Managing Director

Hajime Ikeda joined Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. after graduating from Keio University Faculty of Law. Since 2017, he has served as Executive Officer in charge of Group Public Relations and CSR at Nomura Holdings Co., Ltd. and in charge of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Promotion, and Managing Director of Public Relations at Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. Since 2019, he has served as Executive Officer, Head of the Future Innovation Company and Brand Strategy of Nomura Holdings Co., Ltd., Managing Director of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., and has been in his current position since 2021.

UPCX Stage

08/25 12:35 - 08/25 13:15

Japan's Bitcoin ETF: Feasibility and Challenges to Overcome

Akihisa Shiozaki

Member of the House of Representatives自民党副幹事長

2021年7月に長島・大野・常松法律事務所のパートナー（共同経営者）を辞し、愛媛一区より第48回衆議院総選挙に立候補し当選。現在2期目。
政界転身前は長島・大野・常松法律事務所のパートナー弁護士として国内外で活躍。専門誌が選ぶアジアの年間最優秀弁護士（2017年、コンプライアンス部門）受賞、日経弁護士ランキング2位（2020年）。元内閣官房長官秘書官（2006-2007）。ペンシルバニア大学ウォートン校に留学し、日本人として初めて欧米の主要MBA校で学生自治会長に選出。
国会においては「こども基本法」「ゲノム医療法」「休眠預金活用法案」の議員立法に参画。自民党内では、デジタル社会推進本部において、web3PT及びAIの進化と実装に関するPTの事務局長として、ＮＦＴ、web３、ＡＩホワイトペーパーを起草。党改革実行本部内に設けられたワーキングチームの事務局次長として党ガバナンスコード策定に携わる。2024年12月より、科学技術・イノベーション戦略調査会事務局長及び司法制度調査会事務局長。
2024年2月には厚生労働省内にヘルスケア分野のスタートアップの振興・支援策を検討するための「ヘルスケアスタートアップ等の振興・支援策検討プロジェクトチーム（PT）」を立ち上げ、６月に最終報告をまとめる。

UPCX Stage

08/26 10:35 - 08/26 11:20

Bridging regulation, institutional adoption, and industry growth

UPCX Stage

08/26 12:10 - 08/26 12:55

Writing the Rules for Cross-Border Web3: Regulatory Frameworks for Global Digital Assets

Junichiro HatogaiMinistry of FinanceDirector for Digital Currency

Joined the Bank of Japan in 2002. From 2020 to 2024, served as Head of the FinTech Group, Payment and Settlement Systems Department. From 2024 to 2025, served as Deputy Head of the FinTech Center, while concurrently heading the Digital Currency Experimentation Group. Has been seconded to the current position since July 2025.

UPCX Stage

08/25 15:10 - 08/25 15:50

Cutting-edge Technology and the Future of Payment Systems

Satoshi Tanaka

Trust Base Co., LtdCEO

After graduating from university, he joined Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank . He worked in the pension business for about 10 years, developing products for pension calculations and defined contribution plans. Later, he was involved in finance operations related to corporate acquisitions (M&A). Since 2018, he has been involved in the company’s first full-scale agile development project as a product owner. He was selected as the CEO of Trust Base Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the company, in April 2021 and has held the position since then. Additionally, he led the establishment of JADAT and has been leading the digital asset sector at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank. Since 2022, he has also served FDUA.

UPCX Stage

08/25 15:10 - 08/25 15:50

Cutting-edge Technology and the Future of Payment Systems

Genki Oda

Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange AssociationChairman and Representative Director

Born in Tokyo in 1980. Active as an entrepreneur, entrepreneur, and investor. Founder of BITPoint, a cryptocurrency exchange. Currently, Managing Executive Officer (President's Special Missions) at SBI Holdings, Inc., and Representative Director of the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association. Works on amending laws and self-regulatory rules to utilize cryptocurrencies to rebuild Japan's economy and finances. Selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

BitLending Stage

08/25 13:10 - 08/25 13:55

Cryptocurrency Tax Reform: Government Policy Directions and Implementation Timeline

Dan Kim

Coinbase, Inc.VP of business development & head of digital asset listings

Dan Kim is VP Business Development at Coinbase, the world’s most trusted cryptocurrency platform where he leads partnerships with developers, builders, and creators of the global onchain economy. Dan also serves as the company’s Head of Listings where he works with the most reputable crypto project teams on token listing initiatives.

Prior to joining Coinbase, Dan worked at Tesla as Global Head of Sales & Delivery, where he led a team of over 3,000 people to drive the zero-to-scale growth of the then-new Tesla Model 3. Dan also worked at Airbnb as Head of Supply for Airbnb Plus, a new collection of premium homes with superior hospitality, comfort, and design.

While Dan’s first jobs were in investment banking, he spent the majority of his career working for founder-led, mission-oriented technology companies.

Dan graduated from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and lives in Oakland, CA. His blockchain interests include online gaming, customer loyalty, digital passports, and products that help converge the physical world with the digital universe.

Fireside Stage

08/26 13:40 - 08/26 14:10

Web3 x AI: Why Coinbase is Doubling Down on Artificial Intelligence

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 10:20 - 08/26 11:00

More Privacy = More business

Tatsuya Saito

Progmat, Inc.Founder and CEO

Joined Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation in 2010 and established the Center of FinTech Of
fice in 2016.
As a "serial entrepreneur", he has been involved in the development and implementation of
several digital platforms including "Progmat", and the launch of the Digital Asset Co-Creation Conso
rtium.
In 2022, he announced the formation of an independent company for the digital asset infrastructure b
usiness with investments from several financial institutions, exchanges, and software companies, and
he has been CEO since the company's founding in October 2023. He has 8 patents registered.

UPCX Stage

08/26 13:00 - 08/26 13:40

Tokens Meet Finance: Megabanks and Securities Companies Leading Financial Innovation

Fireside Stage

08/25 11:40 - 08/25 12:10

The Next Frontier: Which Asset Class Will Define Japan's Digital Future

Carrie Suen

Ant InternationalVice President & Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Development

Carrie Suen is the Vice President & Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Development at Ant International, where she is responsible to drive global strategies of Ant’s objectives to bring more open, inclusive and sustainable changes to the ecosystem. Prior to that, Carrie was the Head of International Legal team. Under her leadership, Ant’s International Legal team grew fourfold from 2017-2020, supporting over 100 markets/regions. Since joining Ant in 2014, Carrie has been at the forefront of the global digital payment and regulatory development, where she accumulated practical insight of the market pain points.

Carrie is an advisory board member of Emerging Payments Association Asia and sits on the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Legal, Regulatory and Supervisory industry taskforce to further the G20’s objective in promoting more inclusive cross-border payments landscape.

Nichanan Kesonpat

1kxResearch Principal

Nichanan Kesonpat is a Research Principal at 1kx, where her research and investments expand across wallet infrastructure, robotics, developer tooling, and decentralized identity. Before 1kx, she was a smart contract developer (Upstate Interactive acq. DCG Foundry, mochi.game) working on projects across DeFi, NFTs, and DAO tooling.

Nichanan studied Neuroscience and Psychology at UC Berkeley and began her career in the industry as a blockchain incubator program manager in Bangkok. Since then, she has been working on educating and onboarding people to crypto as a ConsenSys Academy Bootcamp mentor, Devcon Scholar, OnDeck Writers Fellow, KERNEL Fellow, and summoner at Meta Gamma Delta DAO, a grants DAO funding and supporting women-led projects in web3.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 14:50 - 08/26 15:30

Real-World Adoption & Use Cases for Next-Gen Blockchains

Sota Watanabe

Startale groupCEO

After an internship in Silicon Valley, and graduating as blockchain co-researcher at the University of Tokyo, I founded Stake Technologies in 2019, and became the founder of Astar Network. I’m also on the board of the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA), and strategic advisor for GMO Web3, Dentsu Web3, and Marui Group.

n 2022, Sota was recognized as being one of Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 and Forbes Japan 30 Under 30 in the technology category.

Astar Network, an application platform connecting different blockchains that can be used to build use cases such as DeFi and NFTs, has received funding and support from top Global funds such as Binance Labs, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain Capital, Ethereum Foundation, and Polkadot founder Gavin Wood.

As proponents of Web3, Stake Technologies' angel investors, such as East Ventures and former SONY CEO, late Nobuyuki Idei, have recorded 30x returns in 2 years, and Astar Network's early investors have seen 15x-30x returns in 1.5 years.

Astar Network’s market capitalization (Fully Diluted Value) is approximately $650M at the time of writing and $2.5B at the maximum.

Astar Network, as a non-profit organization, is aiming to become a DAO, and has now established Startale Labs, a joint-stock company.

Sota was awarded Person of the Year, and Astar Network was also selected as Product of the Year by JBA, the largest blockchain association in Japan, and is the first company in history to win two awards.

In December 2022, Sota was featured on the cover of Forbes Japan.

UPCX Stage

08/26 16:00 - 08/26 16:40

The Global State of Web3

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 12:35 - 08/26 13:15

AI & Web3: The Convergence Revolution Reshaping Industries

Fireside Stage

08/26 11:40 - 08/26 12:10

The Digital Stock Revolution: Tokenizing Equity and RWA

Yosuke Shiraishi

Japan Crypto asset Business AssociationVice Chairman

Served as the head of payment products at Yahoo (currently LINE Yahoo), where I launched PayPay. In 2019, I joined DeCurret as CTO and Start Today in 2020. I founded ARIGATOBANK and became as CEO. Additionally, I serve as CEO of MZ Cryptos, an external director at HashPort, a General Partner at MZWeb3Fund, and Co-Founder for Decima Fund. I also contribute as a chairman of stablecoin department of JCBA, LDP Headquarters, web3 Project Team, Working Group Office.

BitLending Stage

08/25 15:45 - 08/25 16:25

Crypto Assets Under Japan's Financial Instruments Act: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Eugene Cheung

OSL GroupChief Commercial Officer

Eugene is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of OSL Group. With a career spanning over 20 years in traditional finance and digital assets, he served as Vice President and Head of Institution at Bybit, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the company as one of the top three global digital asset exchanges. His experience also includes leadership positions at Tradeweb, where he spearheaded initiatives such as Bond Connect, and CME Group, where he significantly expanded the company’s presence in China.

UPCX Stage

08/25 11:05 - 08/25 11:45

Institutional Adoption of Web3 through Finance, Security & Regulation

Yinfan Zhang

Ant InternationalNorth Asia Regional Director, Global Affairs & Strategic Development

Mr. Yinfan Zhang leads Ant International’s Global Affairs and Strategic Development team in North Asia. He manages our engagement strategy with various policymakers, regulators, and academics in the region to form strategic partnership with both public and private sectors.

Prior to working for Ant International, he had worked at the UK Department for International Trade based in the British Consulate General in Shanghai on various roles, where he led the capital markets, asset management, and fintech team to develop policy objectives in support of trade and investment opportunities between the UK and China, as well as developing bilateral collaboration in financial services. He worked closely with the industry, government, and financial regulators in several bilateral mechanisms including the UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue, Capital Markets Working Group, and Close-out Netting working Group. He also led the UK-China Green Finance collaboration in capital markets, covering taxonomy, product innovation, and capacity building.

Yinfan is a graduate of the University of Glasgow in the UK, where he earned a MSc in Management and a graduate of East China University of Political Science and Law where he earned a BA in Journalism and LLB.

Takuya Oshima

Zaif Inc.Representative Director

After graduating, he joined Daiwa Institute of Research Business Innovation (now Daiwa Institute of Research). He then transferred to Fintertech, a subsidiary of Daiwa Securities Group, where he launched a new business and was in charge of the business.
In June 2022, he joined Turingum as Director and COO, overseeing multiple projects.
He has been in his current position since November 2023.

UPCX Stage

08/26 17:05 - 08/26 17:45

Can BTC Hit ¥100 Million? -Top analysts debate the ultimate price ceiling-

Motofumi Onishi

Blockvalue, Inc.President

After working in overseas plant division at a general trading company, he led the launch of Dell Online and Amazon Japan, and subsequently held top positions at Trend Micro, Crocs, and Johnson & Johnson. In 2022, he became the CEO of Blockvalue, Inc. , a GPU based AI server manufacturer. He also serves as an advisor to many companies and is an adjunct lecturer in marketing at Globis Executive School. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and completed executive programs in blockchain, AI, and augmented reality at MIT and M&A at Stanford University.

UPCX Stage

08/26 15:15 - 08/26 15:55

Scaling On-Chain: Liquidity, Security, and the Future of Crypto Infrastructure

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 12:35 - 08/26 13:15

AI & Web3: The Convergence Revolution Reshaping Industries

Matt Harrop

FigmentChief Technology Officer and Co-Founder

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Matt Harrop is a Co-Founder and the CTO at Figment, the leading independent staking provider for over 700+ institutional clients including asset managers, custodians, exchanges, foundations, and wallets. Matt is a self-taught computer engineer, entrepreneur, and investor with 25+ years of experience. He founded Interlog Internet Services in 1994, one of Canada's first commercial IP transit networks. At Interlog, Matt built and scaled a range of services, including domain name registration, web hosting, and the first consumer & business offering of high-speed internet in Canada. He also recruited and managed a team of 50+ engineers. In 1999, he co-founded BOAW Networks, a national data center and hosting service provider.

Between start-ups, he spent 5 years racing and living aboard on sailboats. During this time, he crossed the Atlantic 4 times and then the Pacific to Australia before returning to New York City to co-found his third start-up, Pingg.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 11:05 - 08/26 11:45

Building Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Rails

David Wachsman

WachsmanFounder & CEO

David Wachsman is the founder and CEO of Wachsman, the largest communications firm in the digital asset industry. Today, Wachsman has more than 125 full-time professionals working from offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Washington DC, New York, London, Dublin, Geneva, and Singapore. Since 2015, David and his firm have helped to shape the way the global media and their audiences view blockchain technology and everything that it touches. His staff have been counsel to hundreds of pioneering firms and continue to advise many of the largest and highest profile players in the space.

Gary Liu

Terminal 3Co-Founder & CEO

Gary Liu is the Co-Founder and CEO of Terminal 3, a Web3 user identity and data company. Gary also chairs Web3 Harbour, an industry association advancing the decentralized economy in Asia. As a recognized technology expert, he advises the Hong Kong Government’s Web3 Task Force and Hong Kong’s Trade and Development Council. Previously, Gary was the CEO of the South China Morning Post, transforming the century-old newspaper into Asia's leading news media company. Gary has also worked at Digg, Spotify, AOL, and Google and is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and Aspen Institute China Fellow.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 14:05 - 08/26 14:45

Building Web3's Missing Middle: Middleware, Tools, and the Path to Mainstream Adoption

Wasim Fukase

ChainSightCo-Founder/ CEO

Wasim Fukase is the Co-Founder and CEO of ChainSight, an open data network that turns real-world data into on-chain tradable assets. ChainSight is launching the first oracle-backed indices with verifiable logic on Hyperliquid.

Prior to founding ChainSight, Wasim was a member of SBK Holding, a family office based in Abu Dhabi, and a Partner at Helion Ventures, investing across the crypto ecosystem.

UPCX Stage

08/26 16:00 - 08/26 16:40

The Global State of Web3

Maurice ShubzyM Andrew

HELLO LabsHead of Web3

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 11:50 - 08/26 12:30

Empowering communities through shared ownership to reshape media's future

BitLending Stage

08/25 16:30 - 08/25 17:10

DeFi Ecosystem Perspectives on Scalability, Privacy & Growth

Mitsunori Yuasa

Franklin Templeton JapanBusiness Development, Digital & Fintech

Mitsunori leads the business development of digital assets and fintech solutions at Franklin Templeton Japan. He joined the firm in 2021, upon the merger of Legg Mason. Since joining Legg Mason in 2012, he has held leadership roles in Retail Sales, Marketing and Product.
Mitsunori started his career as a trader in money markets and derivatives at Mitsui Trust & Banking (now SMTB). After SMTB, he spent ten years at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, followed by stays at Nikko AM and Wellington.
Mitsunori received his BA in Political Science from Keio University.

BitLending Stage

08/26 09:20 - 08/26 10:00

Will Web3 and Japan's Security Tokens Converge?　ーDeciphering the Relationship Between Crypto Assets and Securities from Regulatory Trends and Global Currentsー

JIN

"I started investing in stocks, forex, and other assets in 2016. Although the first two years were successful, recent turbulent markets have led to increasing losses, with an unexpected unrealized loss exceeding 100 million yen. Despite this, I have managed to endure.
I run a YouTube channel called "Ore-teki Game Sokuho FX & Stock Investment Club," where I explain investment results, strategies, and economic news in an easy-to-understand way.
As of August 2023, my channel surpassed 190,000 subscribers. I love cats."

BitLending Stage

08/26 14:10 - 08/26 14:50

Billionaire or Bust? Investment Strategies to Survive a Volatile Global Era

NISHI the Crypto

X-Bank.incSenior Managing Director/Analyst

With a background in securities investment at financial institutions and research and analysis at a leading domestic think tank, I specialize in analyzing the crypto asset market by leveraging on-chain data and AI technologies. I regularly publish insights on X (formerly Twitter) and contribute expert commentary to newspapers and magazines.

UPCX Stage

08/26 17:05 - 08/26 17:45

Can BTC Hit ¥100 Million? -Top analysts debate the ultimate price ceiling-

BitLending Stage

08/26 14:10 - 08/26 14:50

Billionaire or Bust? Investment Strategies to Survive a Volatile Global Era

UXLINK Stage

08/25 15:00 - 08/25 15:30

Crypto Wedding Ceremony

Terence Kwok

Humanity ProtocolFounder & CEO

Terence Kwok is the Founder & CEO of Humanity Protocol, a leading organization dedicated to amplifying human potential amidst the transformative impact of artificial intelligence. He is a visionary technology entrepreneur from Hong Kong and the CEO and founder of one of Asia's first unicorns. Kwok's journey has been marked by strategic partnerships with a broad spectrum of globally influential investors and partners, setting disruptive new industry standards.
With expertise in blockchain, Web3, and technology integration, Kwok's mission goes beyond technological advancement. He aims to use technology to bring people together, ensuring its benefits are widely accessible and impactful. His contributions are not only innovative but also pivotal in shaping the future of disruptive technologies. Recognized for his insightful vision, Kwok advocates for change that challenges conventions. Kwok's entrepreneurial drive was nurtured at the University of Chicago, laying the foundation for his future endeavors. His journey from academia to the forefront of tech entrepreneurship highlights his influential role in pushing the boundaries of technology.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 13:20 - 08/26 14:00

Building Brands with Legacies and Cult Followings: How Passionate Communities Protect and Amplify Cultural Value

Shinsuke Sato

SLASH VISIONCEO

He founded Holyday Inc. in 2011, where he spearheaded creative production and system development. After relocating to Singapore in 2021, he launched the crypto payment project "Slash Payment" in 2022, leading to the founding of Slash Vision Labs in 2023. As founder and CEO, he led the entire process from initial concept and team building to fundraising and the Bybit listing. Currently, he continues to drive Slash Vision Labs through its second phase of growth, focusing on the convergence of Web3 and traditional finance.

BitLending Stage

08/26 12:40 - 08/26 13:20

Financial Services in the Web3 Era

Koji Higashi

Diamond HandsCEO

CEO of Diamond Hands, Japan’s premier Bitcoin consulting and business development firm. He's also leading business expansion of Blockstream in Japan as a brand ambassador. Koji has been involved with Bitcoin since 2014 and is known as one of the key contributors to the Bitcoin ecosystem in Japan and beyond. He has extensive experience in marketing, content creation, product development and community management in the Bitcoin and crypto industry.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 12:35 - 08/25 13:15

Strategizing Bitcoin Adoption in Japan: Challenges and Opportunities

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 14:05 - 08/25 14:45

Japan's Bitcoin Gamble: Examining Corporate Digital Asset Strategies

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 10:20 - 08/25 11:00

Bitcoin as Store of Value (SoV): The Reasons Behind Global Recognition

David ZellBitcoin Policy InstituteCo-Founder

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 11:05 - 08/25 11:45

US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: Frontline Developments and Current Status

Jesse Shrader

Amboss TechnologiesCEO

Jesse Shrader is the CEO and Co-Founder of Amboss Technologies, building infrastructure for the Bitcoin Lightning Network. With a background in engineering and systems design, he leads product innovation for decentralized payments, liquidity marketplaces, and compliance automation in the AI economy.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 11:50 - 08/25 12:30

Bitcoin Yield & The Emerging Lending Market Landscape

Christian Moss

ZBDFounder

I began my journey in Bitcoin development in 2013 as both a wallet and game developer, creating SaruTobi, the first mobile game to integrate Bitcoin. The game rewarded players with real Bitcoin tips as they played. Following SaruTobi, I developed several more Bitcoin-based games and was involved in some of the earliest experiments with NFTs on Bitcoin via Counterparty.

Today, I'm a co-founder of ZBD, a company that leverages the Lightning Network to help game developers seamlessly integrate Bitcoin into their games at scale. Offering bitcoin reward SDKs a well as bitcoin off and on ramps to and from fiat

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 12:35 - 08/25 13:15

Strategizing Bitcoin Adoption in Japan: Challenges and Opportunities

Hiroki Takahashi

tonariCEO

CEO of tonari Inc. After joining TV Tokyo, he went independent and founded tonari Inc. in 2023. The business video media "ReHacQ" has over 900,000 subscribers on YouTube. He has planned and directed TV shows such as "Can I Follow You Home?" and web shows such as "Nikkei TV Tokyo University" and "I Left Hiroyuki at the End of the World."

BitLending Stage

08/26 15:15 - 08/26 16:00

Bitcoin or Bust: Is Crypto Essential for Investors at the Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation?

Go Makino

Fireblocks IncSales Director

Over 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, with deep expertise across financial services, manufacturing, and enterprise sectors. Started his career at a cybersecurity startup, addressing cross-industry client challenges. Joined Fireblocks in August 2024 as Sales Director, leading go-to-market expansion through strategic planning and sales execution in the digital asset space.

BitLending Stage

08/26 12:40 - 08/26 13:20

Financial Services in the Web3 Era

Henry Zhang

DigiFTFounder & CEO

Henry Zhang has over 20 years of senior leadership experience at global financial institutions, including serving as Deputy CEO of China at Citibank and Standard Chartered, and CEO of Greater China at East West Bank.

In 2022, he founded DigiFT in Singapore—a next-generation platform for the tokenization, trading, and distribution of institutional-grade real-world assets (RWAs). Licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), DigiFT plays an active role in advancing an open economy and is a trusted tokenization and distribution partner for global asset managers like Invesco and UBS-AM.

UPCX Stage

08/26 14:30 - 08/26 15:10

The Progress of Tokenization in the Financial Sector: From Concept to Reality in Digital Finance

BitLending Stage

08/26 16:50 - 08/26 17:30

The Future of the Stablecoin Ecosystem: Integration and Possibilities between Traditional Finance and the Web3 Ecosystem

Norbert Gehrke

Tokyo FinTech AssociationRepresentative Director

Norbert is the Founder & Representative Director of the Tokyo FinTech Association, as well as the Editor of the Japan FinTech Observer, a weekly newsletter covering Finance & FinTech in Japan. Previously, he spent the majority of his career in institutional capital markets technology, as a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs and Barclays, as well as a consulting partner.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 11:05 - 08/26 11:45

Building Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Rails

UPCX Stage

08/26 09:50 - 08/26 10:30

Real Assets, Real Impact: The Next Frontier of Tokenization

Fireside Stage

08/25 12:20 - 08/25 12:50

The $100 Billion Question: Where VCs Are Placing Their Biggest Bets

Fireside Stage

08/26 13:00 - 08/26 13:30

The Regulator's Nightmare: How Bitcoin ETF's Forced Wall Street to Surrender

Hirokatsu Akiyama

Orient CorporationManager

Joined Orient Corporation in 2016. Promoted business development in the Fintech sector across departments, leading the commercialization of the underlying BIN sponsorship business and handling numerous key projects in the payment field, including the launch of bank debit cards. Led the planning of new businesses related to Web3 and crypto programs.

BitLending Stage

08/26 12:40 - 08/26 13:20

Financial Services in the Web3 Era

Yuya Hasegawa

Bitbank, Inc.Market Analyst

After completing graduate studies in the UK, Yuya Hasegawa began his career as a crypto market analyst at a fintech startup founded by professionals from the financial industry. Since 2019, he has served as a market analyst at Bitbank, Inc. He regularly provides commentary to major domestic financial media and has contributed articles to international publications. His insights on the crypto asset market are also published on Bitbank’s official owned media platform, Bitbank Plus.

UPCX Stage

08/26 17:05 - 08/26 17:45

Can BTC Hit ¥100 Million? -Top analysts debate the ultimate price ceiling-

Takafumi Horie

1972年10月29日、福岡県生まれ。実業家。SNS media&consulting株式会社ファウンダー。
現在はロケット開発や、アプリのプロデュース、また予防医療普及協会として予防医療を啓蒙する等様々な分野で活動する。
会員制オンラインサロン『堀江貴文イノベーション大学校（HIU）』では、500名近い会員とともに多彩なプロジェクトを展開している。
著書『いつまで英語から逃げてるの？』『弱者の兵法』『ニッポン社会のほんとの正体投資とお金と未来』など

BitLending Stage

08/25 11:30 - 08/25 12:15

Special Session: Media x Finance - A Dawning Revolution: The Future of Information and Money

Ryo Sakai

CoinPost Inc.Head of Business Development

BitLending Stage

08/26 18:30 - 08/26 18:45

WebX Closing

Fireside Stage

08/26 11:00 - 08/26 11:30

The Banking Disruption: How Monex is Redefining Japan's Financial Future

Fireside Stage

08/26 15:00 - 08/26 15:30

The Gateway to Web3: LINE NEXT's Mini Dapps Strategy for Mass Adoption

Jack McDonald

RippleSVP Stablecoins

Jack McDonald is SVP of Stablecoin at Ripple, as well as CEO of Standard Custody & Trust Co., a New York-licensed digital asset custodian acquired by Ripple in 2024. At Ripple, Jack leads the company’s stablecoin strategy, including the development and rollout of Ripple USD (RLUSD), a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum, and licensed by the New York Department of Financial Services.

Previously, Jack spent a decade as CEO of Conifer Financial Services, where he grew assets under administration from $5 billion to $125 billion, leading to a successful exit in 2016. He also spent several years on the sell-side at major investment banks, including senior roles at UBS Investment Bank as Managing Director and Head of Equity Sales, and at Schroders in institutional sales.

He holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.S.F.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. Jack lives in San Francisco.

BitLending Stage

08/26 16:50 - 08/26 17:30

The Future of the Stablecoin Ecosystem: Integration and Possibilities between Traditional Finance and the Web3 Ecosystem

Jack Cullinane

RippleSenior Director, Commercial in APAC

Jack Cullinane, is the Senior Director, Commercial in APAC at Ripple, overseeing sales across payments and custody. Having grown up across Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, he brings a diverse regional perspective and deep understanding of the Asia-Pacific landscape.

With over six years at Ripple, Jack has been instrumental in expanding partnerships and scaling Ripple’s presence throughout APAC, driving strategic growth in the region. Prior to Ripple, he worked at ITRS, providing enterprise monitoring technology to financial institutions. He studied Management Sciences at Loughborough University and has extensive experience in enterprise technology sales across London, Hong Kong and Singapore.

In his free time, Jack enjoys spending quality time with his family, exploring new travel destinations, and playing football.

UPCX Stage

08/26 15:15 - 08/26 15:55

Scaling On-Chain: Liquidity, Security, and the Future of Crypto Infrastructure

Benji

LINE NEXTDirector of Web3 Business

Benji is the Director of Web3 Business at LINE NEXT, the Web3 subsidiary of LINE. He leads business development, partnerships and business strategy, aiming to drive mainstream adoption of Web3 through LINE’s massive ecosystem of over 200 million users.

He spearheads the development of DappPortal.io, a user rewards platform designed to bridge Web2 users into Web3 services via LINE’s messenger interface. With extensive experience in the Web3 industry since 2019, Benji has built and managed multifunctional teams across Asia, leading initiatives in NFT platforms, Defi and digital wallets.

Benji is fluent in Korean, English, and Japanese, and is known for his deep network across the Asian Web3 ecosystem and strong execution in go-to-market strategies.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 17:05 - 08/26 17:45

Crypto's Make-or-Break Moment: Infrastructure Challenges That Could Make or Break Web3

Fireside Stage

08/26 15:00 - 08/26 15:30

The Gateway to Web3: LINE NEXT's Mini Dapps Strategy for Mass Adoption

James Wo

DFGFounder and CEO

James is an experienced entrepreneur and investor in the crypto space who founded DFG in 2015, where he oversees over $1 billion assets under management. He is an early investor in companies like LedgerX, Ledger, Coinlist, Circle, and ChainSafe. James is also an early investor and supporter of protocols like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 16:20 - 08/26 17:00

Aligning Investor Capital and Builder Vision to Fund Web3's Real-World Impact

Eita Shibuya

CoinPostWebX Executive Director

BitLending Stage

08/26 14:10 - 08/26 14:50

Billionaire or Bust? Investment Strategies to Survive a Volatile Global Era

Kimio Mikazuki

Osaka Digital Exchange Co., Ltd.Representative Director and President

After building a basic knowledge and experiences in corporate finance at Aozora Bank, he was involved in a wide range of venture and acquisition investments at ITX (a former Nissho Iwai IT-related business and investment company). He was also involved in the management of IT companies after their acquisition, gaining knowledge in both finance and corporate management.

He managed the cryptocurrency exchange business at BITPoint Japan, then moved to SBI Securities to lead Japan's first public Security Token Offering (STO). He has been the CEO of Osaka Digital Exchange since 2021.

He served as the ICO/STO Division Chair at JCBA from 2019 to 2020. He has been a JSTA director since April 2024.

BitLending Stage

08/26 09:20 - 08/26 10:00

Will Web3 and Japan's Security Tokens Converge?　ーDeciphering the Relationship Between Crypto Assets and Securities from Regulatory Trends and Global Currentsー

Fisher Yu

BabylonCTO

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 11:50 - 08/25 12:30

Bitcoin Yield & The Emerging Lending Market Landscape

Rintaro Kawai

ANAP HoldingsRepresentative Director

I started my “career” as an instructor at a horse riding club, then spent nine years at university, and then ended up at a trading company. After 14 years in IT security, I seemed to have entered the world of Bitcoin, but ended up in the clothing industry.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 12:35 - 08/25 13:15

Strategizing Bitcoin Adoption in Japan: Challenges and Opportunities

Kenji Tateiwa

Agile Energy X, Inc.Founder and CEO

Kenji Tateiwa received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nuclear engineering from Kyoto University and has an MBA from Stanford University.
Since joining Tokyo Electric Power Company in 1996, he has worked in the nuclear division, designing next-generation nuclear reactor and spearheading an international nuclear new build project in Texas.
After coping with the Fukushima Nuclear Accident in 2011, Kenji proposed an “Antifragile” strategy aimed at revitalizing TEPCO.
The Antifragile strategy, including a concept to utilize Bitcoin mining as a flexible power demand that could harness "wasted" renewable energy and could optimize the power grid system, culminated in his founding of Agile Energy X in 2022.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 12:35 - 08/25 13:15

Strategizing Bitcoin Adoption in Japan: Challenges and Opportunities

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 10:20 - 08/25 11:00

Bitcoin as Store of Value (SoV): The Reasons Behind Global Recognition

Kishin Kato

Japan Bitcoin Industry Inc.Head of Engineering

Involved in Bitcoin through technical writing since 2017, Kishin has a presence in prominent Japanese Bitcoin media since 2019 such as Bitcoiner Hanseikai (YouTube) and Bitcoin Kenkyujo. Currently working on fostering the next million Bitcoin users in Japan at Japan Bitcoin Industry Inc.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 11:50 - 08/25 12:30

Bitcoin Yield & The Emerging Lending Market Landscape

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 14:05 - 08/25 14:45

Japan's Bitcoin Gamble: Examining Corporate Digital Asset Strategies

Joe Miyamoto

A developer with work experience at both domestic and international cryptocurrency exchanges.
Currently employed at a domestic exchange.
Has been publishing research on Bitcoin on a blog since around 2016.
Experienced in developing Bitcoin-related open-source software, mainly using C# and F#.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 14:50 - 08/25 15:30

Current Landscape of Bitcoin L2 Ecosystem and Differentiation Strategies

Yusuke Shidara

Gentosha Inc.（New Economy）Editor-in-chief

Yusuke Shidara is the founder of 'New Economy https://www.neweconomy.jp/ ', a blockchain and digital asset specialist media outlet under the umbrella of Gentosha. He handles e-book business and new business ventures in the company's Content Business Department, also serving as a director of Gentosha Comics. In addition, he is a board member of the Fukuoka Blockchain Alliance. Shidara regularly appears on TBS Radio's 'Tenkaizu' and works as a podcaster, producing various programs such as the Amazon Audible original show 'Minna no Mentor Room', Web3 specialty show 'EXODUS', and 'Atarashii Keizai News', available on Spotify and Apple Podcast. X：@ysksdr

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 10:20 - 08/25 11:00

Bitcoin as Store of Value (SoV): The Reasons Behind Global Recognition

BitLending Stage

08/26 10:05 - 08/26 10:45

Asset Strategy to Survive Uncertain Times: Investment and Economic Analysis Practiced by the Wealthy

Fireside Stage

08/26 11:40 - 08/26 12:10

The Digital Stock Revolution: Tokenizing Equity and RWA

Kenji Hoki

KPMG Japan/KPMG AZSA LLC.Head of Web3.0 Promotion Support Division/ Financial Services Director

国内外の金融機関にてファンドマネジメント業務等を経験した後、2003年に金融庁に入庁。証券取引等監視委員会特別調査課、米国商品先物取引委員会（CFTC）、金融庁総務企画局市場課、経済協力開発機構（OECD）、金融庁総務企画局総務課国際室にて勤務。2014年にあずさ監査法人入所。Fintech／Web3.0関連アドバイザリーの責任者として、暗号資産交換業、金融サービス仲介業及び電子決済等代行業を含むFinTech関連規制対応やセキュリティトークン、ステーブルコイン及びDAO（分散型自律組織）を含むWeb3.0推進支援等のアドバイザリー業務に従事。QUICK仮想通貨ベンチマーク研究会事務局や日本暗号資産ビジネス協会のアドバイザーやユースケース部会長、カストディ部会長など業界の発展にも貢献。

UPCX Stage

08/25 12:35 - 08/25 13:15

Japan's Bitcoin ETF: Feasibility and Challenges to Overcome

Ken Kawai

Anderson Mori & TomotsunePartner

Ken has extensive experience advising global and local financial institutions, fintech firms, self-regulatory organizations, as well as investors and corporate clients across a number of industry sectors on complex financial regulatory matters. Ken is known as one of the leading figures in fintech law area. Ken regularly advises clients on all fintech related legal issues, including cryptocurrencies, digital securities, NFTs, digital asset investment funds, cross-border electronic payments, open banking and metaverse. Ken also specializes in derivatives, and has counseled global banks, broker-dealers and investors on regulatory matters and best practices in respect of derivatives.

UPCX Stage

08/26 13:00 - 08/26 13:40

Tokens Meet Finance: Megabanks and Securities Companies Leading Financial Innovation

Keyvan Peymani

Animoca BrandsSr Advisor to Exec Com

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 13:20 - 08/26 14:00

Building Brands with Legacies and Cult Followings: How Passionate Communities Protect and Amplify Cultural Value

UPCX Stage

08/26 18:35 - 08/26 18:45

Special announcement by Animoca and Antler Ibex

Sean Son

XerpaAIFounder & CEO

Entrepreneur & Investor, specialised in product development and user growth Founding Partner of UFLY Capital, incubator of UXLINK, XerpaAI Founder & CEO of XerpaAI, an AI-driven, systematic agent for the growth of disruptive businesses Founder &. Ex-CEO of Happy Sharing, 100-million-users product manager Master Degree at Stanford University 40 under 40 by Fortune Top 100 Most Creative Man by Fast

UPCX Stage

08/25 15:55 - 08/25 16:35

AI Agents, Social Graphs & Consumer Applications

Sebastien

SophonCo-Founder & CEO

Sophon is a platform dedicated to onboarding the next generation of crypto users through every-day useful consumer products that monetize and reward the data we all naturally produce.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 15:35 - 08/26 16:15

The Infrastructure Imperative: Building the Foundation for Global Trading

Takuo Komori

Member of the House of Representatives自民党金融調査会事務局長/総務委員会／国土交通委員会／東日本大震災復興・防災・災害対策特別委員会

生年月日／昭和４５年５月２１日生まれ（５５歳）
学　　歴／栄光学園高校卒、東京大学法学部卒、米プリンストン大学大学院修了
衆議院での所属委員会／
　　　●総務委員会　　
　　　●国土交通委員会
　　　●東日本大震災復興・防災・災害対策特別委員会
自由民主党での役職／
　　　●国会対策委員
　　　●金融調査会：事務局長
　　　●競争政策調査会：事務局長
　　　●デジタル社会推進本部：事務局長代理
　　　●中小企業・小規模事業者政策調査会：事務局次長
　　　●原子力規制に関する特別委員会：事務局次長
職　　歴／平成５年　大蔵省入省、以後
●財務省（主計局主査<防衛担当>、総合政策課企画室長）
●内閣官房（官房副長官秘書官）
●防衛省（会計課長）
●金融庁（総合政策課長・市場課長）など政府の中枢で活躍
●国際通貨基金(ＩＭＦ)エコノミスト（平成１４年～１７年）
●石川県総務部長・企画振興部長（平成２３年～２６年）
◇北陸新幹線金沢開業準備、敦賀開業認可、ＩＲいしかわ鉄道設立
地域活性化、県財政等、県政の要に携わる
○令和3年衆議院議員選挙（石川1区）初当選
○令和5年総務大臣政務官
○令和6年衆議院議員選挙（石川1区）当選２期目

BitLending Stage

08/25 13:10 - 08/25 13:55

Cryptocurrency Tax Reform: Government Policy Directions and Implementation Timeline

Takeshi Chino

Binance JapanCEO

2022 年 7 月　バイナンス日本代表就任。
バイナンス参画以前は、米国大手暗号資産取引所 Kraken のマネージング・ディレクター兼日本代表としてKraken の金融庁登録に貢献。
元日本暗号資産ビジネス協会(JCBA) 理事。PwC JapanのCEO Officeにてリーダーシップチームの戦略的な議論をサポート。
東京証券取引所傘下の清算機関・日本証券クリアリング機構（JSCC）においてOTCデリバティブ取引の清算集中プロジェクトを主導したほか、経営企画を担当。
慶応義塾大学卒業、オックスフォード大学経営学修士（MBA）修了。

UPCX Stage

08/26 16:00 - 08/26 16:40

The Global State of Web3

Yumi Ahn

TKICounsel

Yumi Ahn is a California-qualified lawyer, working as a counsel at TKI, a full-service law firm based in Tokyo and Singapore, specializing in cross-border M&A and digital asset-related matters. Prior to relocating to Tokyo in 2023, Yumi worked in Singapore for 10 years at major international law firms, MNCs and startups. Originally from Korea, Yumi connects and supports web3 businesses regionally within Asia.

UPCX Stage

08/25 14:25 - 08/25 15:05

Asia's Regulation Frameworks and Outlooks

Masa Yamase

CoinPost Inc.CoinPost Terminal Founder

Masa Yamase serves as Head of New Ventures at CoinPost, leading the launch and strategic development of CoinPost Terminal, an AI-driven Web3 information service.
In his previous role at a major materials manufacturer, he gained diverse experience in global trading, international sales, and plant management. After completing his MBA at London Business School, he joined CoinPost in 2024.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 14:05 - 08/26 14:45

Building Web3's Missing Middle: Middleware, Tools, and the Path to Mainstream Adoption

UXLINK Stage

08/25 11:20 - 08/25 11:35

Building Transparency & Trust in Web3project

UXLINK Stage

08/26 15:40 - 08/26 15:55

CoinPost Terminal

Makoto Shibata

FINOLABHead of FINOLAB

Mr. Shibata is currently in charge of FINOLAB community operation. In his former position at The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, he was leading R&D initiatives in emerging technology and online/mobile financial service. He also held positions in corporate planning, accounting, corporate finance and retail customer services at the bank. He is one of the founders of FINOVATORS and a Board Member of UI Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Economics from University of Tokyo and a Master of Science in Development Economics from University of Oxford.

UPCX Stage

08/26 14:30 - 08/26 15:10

The Progress of Tokenization in the Financial Sector: From Concept to Reality in Digital Finance

Takashi OKITA

Nudge Inc.Founder CEO

CEO of Nudge, a challenger bank in Japan.
Prior to found Nudge in 2020, he was CEO of SBI Ripple Asia, the joint venture between Japan's FinTech giant SBI and Ripple.

Prior to SBI Ripple, he lead VeriTrans Inc., a leading online payment solution provider in Japan and Asia as a Co-founder and CEO.

Served at the Board and Advisor level at several public/private companies and organizations including Ripple(US) and Tokopedia(Indonesia).

Elected as one of “100 people to change Japan” at Nikkei Business in 2014. Also serving for Japanese Government as a committee member of some councils.CEO of Nudge, a challenger bank in Japan. Prio

UPCX Stage

08/26 13:45 - 08/26 14:25

Payments Without Friction: Building the Seamless Economy of Tomorrow

Kaya Kanamori

Sony Bank Inc.Chief Fintech Stragegist, Head of DX Business Planning Dept.

Graduated from the Graduate School of Engineering at Kyoto University and joined Sony Corporation. Worked in product development, product planning and marketing. Launched new fintech businesses and promoted customer experience strategy at an internet securities company. Joined Sony Bank in 2022 and driving new web3 business planning as Head of DX Business Planning Dept. Chief strategist of SNFT, Inc.

UPCX Stage

08/26 11:25 - 08/26 12:05

Institutional Blueprint for the Tokenized RWA Economy: Strategies for Traditional Finance in the Digital Asset Revolution

Yoshinori Tatsumi

MITSUI ＆CO. DIGITAL COMMODITIES, LTD.Director

Joined Mitsui & Co., Ltd. In 2015.
Developed career in finance businesses and in-house startups.
Established Mitsui & Co. Digital Commodities Co., Ltd. in 2022 and became a director in 2024.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 10:20 - 08/25 11:00

Bitcoin as Store of Value (SoV): The Reasons Behind Global Recognition

Joi Ito

Chiba Institute of TechnologyPresident

Digital Architect, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, author, and scholar. He works to respond to complex challenges such as education, our democracy and governance, and redesigning systems of scholarship and science. He has served as Director of the Media Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the U.S. and as a director of Sony and The New York Times. He is a member of the board of directors of Digital Garage, Inc. He is a member of the Digital Agency's Digital Society Planning Council. He became president of the Chiba Institute of Technology from July 2023. He is the Co-founder of Neurodiversity School in Tokyo. He is the author of many books, including "AI-Driven AI de Shinka suru Jinrui no Hatarakikata” (SB Shinsho), “(Revised Edition) Kon-niche toshiteno Technology: AI, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain” (Kodansha Bunko).

BitLending Stage

08/26 10:50 - 08/26 11:30

The Future of Corporate Transformation Through Ethereum: From Technology to Social Implementation

Levi Hinson

CoinPostWebX Speaker Team

A financial industry expert with over 20 years of experience in Japan, Levi Hinson is currently part of the WebX team in Tokyo, managing the speaker/agenda contents of the event. He is also the founder of Home LLC in Nara, which provides various consulting services such in finance, education and life planning.
Previously, Levi spent 15 years (2008-2023) at Osaka Exchange Inc., rising to the position of manager overseeing derivative markets, including energy futures and carbon credit markets. His responsibilities included managing market operations, supervising international exchange relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance for both domestic and foreign financial institutions.
Levi brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to discussions about Web3 and Crypto evolution, with native fluency in both English and Japanese. His experience bridges traditional financial markets and emerging cryptocurrency ecosystems, positioning him to offer valuable insights on the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies and its integration into conventional financial structures.

BitLending Stage

08/26 16:50 - 08/26 17:30

The Future of the Stablecoin Ecosystem: Integration and Possibilities between Traditional Finance and the Web3 Ecosystem

Michael Ros

Sleap.ioCEO

Michael Ros is a seasoned travel tech entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in the industry. After a successful venture with Travelservice, he founded Bidroom, the first membership-based booking platform, and served as its CEO for five years. Renowned within the travel tech industry, Michael has also established himself as a trusted startup advisor. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Sleap.io, the pioneering Web3 hotel booking platform. Michael has been a keynote speaker at over 50 conferences, where he shares his insights on the digital economy, hospitality, and the future of Web3 in travel.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 17:05 - 08/26 17:45

Crypto's Make-or-Break Moment: Infrastructure Challenges That Could Make or Break Web3

BitLending Stage

08/26 16:05 - 08/26 16:45

Unlocking Trillions in RWA Liquidity Across Chains

Ken Kashiwagi

Mysten Labs/SuiPartnerships Lead

Ken leads Japan Partnerships and Strategy at Mysten Labs, the original contributor to the blockchain Sui and the decentralized storage protocol Walrus. He has expanded Mysten’s presence in Japan, building a local partner network of over 20 companies, while also supporting ecosystem growth across Europe, APAC, and the Middle East.

Prior to Mysten, Ken spent nine years in New York working across finance and entertainment with MUFG, Sony, and Warner Music. He most recently led the consultancy business unit at Utopia Music, a 1,000-person Swiss music fintech company.

Born in Japan and raised in the UK, Ken holds a B.A. from Brown University.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 15:35 - 08/26 16:15

The Infrastructure Imperative: Building the Foundation for Global Trading

Mike Eidlin

Jupiter

Special Projects, Jupiter

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 09:10 - 08/26 09:50

Shipping Real Web3 Products: Building for Adoption, Not Just Innovation

Alyssa Tsai

mshrmmFounder and General Partner

Alyssa Tsai is the Founder and General Partner of mshrmm, a venture firm backing early-stage companies in Web3, AI infrastructure, and distributed compute. She works with founders and institutions on investment, ecosystem development, and go-to-market execution.

She is also the co-founder of PANews, one of Asia’s leading blockchain media platforms.

Tsai was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and China for her contributions to technology and innovation.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 14:50 - 08/26 15:30

Real-World Adoption & Use Cases for Next-Gen Blockchains

Fireside Stage

08/25 15:00 - 08/25 15:30

The Security Revolution: Trezor's 10-Year Journey to Protect Digital Assets

Fireside Stage

08/26 14:15 - 08/26 14:40

From Constraints to Freedom: Simon Kim on Innovation, Culture, and Being Early

Masamichi Matsushima

Monex, Inc.CryptoAssetAnalyst

After working at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, joined a crypto asset startup and later Monex Group in 2018. Currently oversees research and reporting in the crypto and web3 space. Experienced in industry analysis, market insights, and content development for both internal and external audiences. Also contributes to media publications and is the author of an introductory book on crypto assets.

UPCX Stage

08/26 17:05 - 08/26 17:45

Can BTC Hit ¥100 Million? -Top analysts debate the ultimate price ceiling-

Kozo Yamada

Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd.Founder & Co-CEO

Born in 1977. After graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo, he joined TV Tokyo in 2002.
He was in charge of producing music and variety shows, specializing in projects that integrated digital media.
In 2018, he founded DEA Inc. in Singapore, launching a business focused on solving social issues through gamification.
Since 2024, he has been co-operating the territory control game “Pictree” with TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company), aimed at supporting power infrastructure inspections.
He is an active speaker and thought leader in the fields of Web3, NFT gaming, and DePIN.

BitLending Stage

08/26 13:25 - 08/26 14:05

Are Decentralized Networks Replacing Monopolies?

Yoshio Hirako

DeCurret DCP Inc.Executive Vice President and Director　COO

大学卒業後メガバンクに入行。流通大手企業グループの銀行やカード会社の取締役を歴任後、2017年にMJS子会社であるMJS Finance & Technology社長、2021年よりMJSの執行役員デジタル最高責任者に就任。子会社や投資先のデジタル・Blockchain関連企業の取締役も務めた。
2025年5月より株式会社ディーカレットDCPの副社長執行役員 COOに就任。
2024年に商用利用が開始されたトークン化預金「DCJPY」を用いた新たな経済圏の創出に向けて取り組んでいる。
※トークン化預金
銀行預金にブロックチェーン・分散台帳技術（DLT）を応用しデジタルトークン化したもの。
預金トークン（Deposit Tokens）とも呼ばれ、海外でも取り組みが広がっている。

UPCX Stage

08/25 15:10 - 08/25 15:50

Cutting-edge Technology and the Future of Payment Systems

Ryan Zega

Aptos LabsHead of Structured Finance

Ryan Zega is the Head of Structured Finance at Aptos Labs, a leading institutional-grade Layer 1 blockchain. Previously, Ryan was the Senior Director of Capital Markets and Business Development at tZERO, global leading liquidity platform for private securities and digital assets. Prior to entering the digital asset space, Ryan had an extensive institutional real estate career across acquisitions, asset management, and debt origination at a publicly traded REIT, a real estate private equity firm, and a global investment manager.

BitLending Stage

08/26 16:05 - 08/26 16:45

Unlocking Trillions in RWA Liquidity Across Chains

Nikita Sachdev

Luna PRFounder and CEO

Nikita Sachdev is an American entrepreneur and a prominent voice in the global blockchain and Web3 space. With academic foundations in Chemistry and Business from the University of Texas at Austin and James Cook University, Nikita launched her first venture, Luna Management, in Singapore in 2015 - a talent and production agency that became her gateway into crypto. Her early work with Huobi (now HTX) in 2017, where she interviewed blockchain pioneers, sparked her deep involvement in the industry.

Following a successful exit from Luna Management, she founded Luna PR in 2019. Today, the multi-award-winning, multi-million-dollar agency is globally recognized for its contributions to the Web3 and emerging tech sectors. With a team of over 75 specialists and offices across four continents, Luna PR has worked with more than 600 clients, from ambitious startups to government institutions - delivering strategic communications, media visibility, and growth support.

In 2022, she expanded her media presence by creating a dedicated platform for blockchain insights in the region. That same year, she co-produced and hosted On the Chain, CNBC Arabia’s first Web3-focused television show, reaching over 50 million homes across the Middle East. As a member of the Forbes Business Council and a sought-after speaker at leading conferences and universities, Nikita continues to shape the conversation around blockchain adoption. Named one of Arabian Business’s 50 Inspiring Women Leaders, her mission is to bridge the gap between innovation and mainstream understanding, bringing Web3 to the world through powerful storytelling and strategic media.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 15:35 - 08/26 16:15

The Infrastructure Imperative: Building the Foundation for Global Trading

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 11:50 - 08/26 12:30

Empowering communities through shared ownership to reshape media's future

Vera Li

Chili VenturesFounder

Vera Li is the founder of Chili Ventures, backing early-stage Web3 and AI startups like virtuals protocol and story. A former Apple and NVIDIA engineer, she’s now building at the intersection of culture, IP, and crypto.

UPCX Stage

08/25 15:55 - 08/25 16:35

AI Agents, Social Graphs & Consumer Applications

Mo

Ethereum FoundationAPAC Lead - Enterprise

Mo Jalil leads APAC enterprise efforts at the Ethereum Foundation, helping governments and enterprises adopt Ethereum as public infrastructure. With a background in Web3, AI, and capital markets, he’s a former founder and ex-Goldman Sachs engineer focused on decentralized technologies and real-world adoption.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 17:05 - 08/26 17:45

Crypto's Make-or-Break Moment: Infrastructure Challenges That Could Make or Break Web3

Roi Hirata

Ava LabsHead of Japan

Studied Physics at University of Melbourne. Former E-sports player. Founded a lifestyle and travel brand. Entered crypto industry in 2020. Heavy DeFi user. Served as the official Chainlink Advocate in for Japan before joining Ava Labs.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 09:10 - 08/26 09:50

Shipping Real Web3 Products: Building for Adoption, Not Just Innovation

Or Dadosh

Venn networkFounder

Venn is a decentralized cybersecurity layer that stops malicious transactions and keeps blockchain applications safe. By combining off-chain power with on-chain protection, Venn ensures security and continuity for the future of Web3

Ian Major

JoltzCo-Founder

Ian is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Joltz, the leader in tooling and infrastructure for stablecoins and other assets on the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Ian is also the creator and host of the All Things Bitcoin YouTube channel where he has helped over half a million individuals and businesses learn about Bitcoin and freedom tech. Prior to Joltz, Ian was Director of Test & Learn at Mastercard where he saw the challenges of the traditional banking and payments system first-hand.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 15:35 - 08/25 16:15

Why Stablecoins and Bitcoin? Understanding the Strategic Choice

Justin Dhingra

Crypto Garage, Inc.Chief Business Officer

Justin Dhingra is the Chief Business Officer at Crypto Garage, Japan’s only licensed institutional-focused crypto custody and trading platform. He leads the business development of institutional custody and trading solutions that bridge traditional finance and digital assets in Japan’s evolving regulatory landscape. Prior to joining Crypto Garage in 2019, he held leadership roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Société Générale, and Amazon Japan, overseeing financial product development and strategic corporate finance initiatives.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 16:20 - 08/25 17:00

The Transformation Wave: Impact of Bitcoin ETFs and TradFi's Bitcoin Entry

Brad G.

Brad is a member of the Tokyo bitcoin community. He asks questions about bitcoin adoption as money on the Beyond The Price podcast and, sometimes, on stage.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 15:35 - 08/25 16:15

Why Stablecoins and Bitcoin? Understanding the Strategic Choice

Yoichiro Sato

Wisteria House TokyoPresident

Yoichiro is the founder of Wisteria House Tokyo, a public affairs consulting firm in Tokyo, established in 2022. He is a seasoned expert in public affairs, government relations, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement. He currently advises corporate clients and entrepreneurs on navigating complex policy, regulatory, and geopolitical environments.

Yoichiro was a founding member of Brunswick’s Tokyo office, providing strategic counsel to Japanese and global business leaders, helping bridge Japanese and international stakeholders. Prior to that, he worked at Goldman Sachs Japan, where he supported financial transactions and delivered geopolitical insights on Asia-Pacific affairs to institutional investors.

In the Government of Japan, he served as Special Assistant for Foreign Affairs to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Prime Minister’s Office. During this time, he was involved in key national security initiatives, including the establishment of Japan’s National Security Council and the passage of landmark Peace and Security Legislation. He accompanied the Prime Minister on numerous overseas visits to strengthen diplomatic ties across several dozen countries, including the historic 2015 address to the Joint Meeting of the United States Congress, where Prime Minister Abe became the first Japanese leader to deliver such a speech.

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, he held a diplomatic posting in Islamabad, led negotiations for the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), and advanced public–private partnerships supporting Japanese businesses overseas.

Drawing on these experiences, he remains committed to supporting business leaders in Japan and international firms through tailored strategic guidance—particularly in the fields of defense, energy, finance, culture, and emerging technologies such as drones and Bitcoin.

Yoichiro holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Tokyo and a Bachelor of Laws from Waseda University.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 11:05 - 08/25 11:45

US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: Frontline Developments and Current Status

Masakazu Masujima

Mori Hamada & MatsumotoPartner

Masa is a lawyer specializing in fintech, M&A and corporate finance. He has been in the crypto space since 2012 and dedicated to Japan's crypto industry for more than 10 years. As legal advisor to Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association, Japan Blockchain Association and Blockchain Collaborative Consortium, he has advocated blockchain, cryptoassets and decentralized finance and made these contravertial business themes major in Japan. Masa is also an ambassador of Global Blockchain Business Council.

BitLending Stage

08/25 15:45 - 08/25 16:25

Crypto Assets Under Japan's Financial Instruments Act: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Tomohiko Kondo

SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd.Representative Director and President

Tomohiko Kondo joined SBI Holdings, Inc. as a new graduate in 2007, overseeing the SBI Group’s information systems. After working in the Group’s electronic payment business, he moved to SBI Liquidity Market Co., Ltd., where he served as an Executive Officer in charge of systems for the foreign exchange business. In 2019, he was appointed Executive Officer of SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd., becoming fully engaged in the crypto asset and Web3-related businesses.
Since 2023, he has served as President and CEO, leading the expansion of staking services centered on crypto asset trading. In March 2025, he spearheaded the launch of Japan’s first domestically licensed stablecoin trading service. He also concurrently holds executive positions at multiple crypto asset and Web3-related companies within the SBI Group.

UPCX Stage

08/25 17:50 - 08/25 18:30

Expanding Web3 Business Opportunities Through Stablecoins, Wallets, and Brokerage Services

K I

DP CapitalManaging Partner

DP Capital is a Japan and Hong Kong-based investment firm focused on liquidity and ecosystem growth. We offer liquidity solutions and strategic investments, with local presence in Japan. We help drive real adoption and TVL for our portfolio projects.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 15:35 - 08/26 16:15

The Infrastructure Imperative: Building the Foundation for Global Trading

Julian Tan

SeiDirector of Liquidity

Julian leads liquidity strategy and DeFi growth across the Sei ecosystem.
As Director of Liquidity, he oversees capital deployment and strategic partnerships to accelerate adoption and deepen on-chain liquidity.
He was part of the founding team at BNB Chain and previously served in Binance’s CEO Office, where he contributed to global ecosystem strategy and partnerships.
With experience across both CeFi and DeFi, Julian brings deep expertise in sustainable ecosystem design at Sei.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 14:05 - 08/26 14:45

Building Web3's Missing Middle: Middleware, Tools, and the Path to Mainstream Adoption

Yuki Dambayashi

J-CAM Inc.Business Strategy & Development Director

He is the Business Strategy & Development Director at J-CAM Inc., having joined in 2024. He previously worked at FAST RETAILING CO., LTD., which is a huge retail company in Japan, leading business transformation projects for e-commerce and customer service, including establishing the global headquarters in New York. Prior to that, he worked at Accenture Japan Ltd specializing in new business strategies and business planning for securities firms. He began his career in 2011 at SMBC Nikko Securities Inc., focusing on wealthy clients and financial product sales after graduating from university.

BitLending Stage

08/26 12:40 - 08/26 13:20

Financial Services in the Web3 Era

Kyle Ellicott

Stacks Asia FoundationExecutive Director

Kyle Ellicott leads the Stacks Asia Foundation as the Executive Director and is an Advising Partner for Bitcoin Frontier Fund. He is a seasoned executive, investor, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, having recently served as a Partner & Managing Director at Bitcoin Frontier Fund, a leading investor in 65+ Web3 startups on Bitcoin.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 14:50 - 08/25 15:30

Current Landscape of Bitcoin L2 Ecosystem and Differentiation Strategies

UXLINK Stage

08/26 10:40 - 08/26 10:55

Unlocking Bitcoin's Trillion-Dollar Economy

Yusaku Numa

mind palace Inc.CEO

UXLINK Stage

08/25 11:00 - 08/25 11:15

The new standard for real-time information gathering by mind palace

Gabe Hiroto Parker

CitreaBusiness Development Manager

Currently serving as Business Development Manager at Citrea, the first zk-rollup on Bitcoin, where I focus on driving strategic partnerships and ecosystem growth. Previously I spent three years as a Bitcoin researcher at Galaxy, where I specialized in Layer 2 solutions, Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs), Ordinals development, on-chain analytics, and mining.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 14:50 - 08/25 15:30

Current Landscape of Bitcoin L2 Ecosystem and Differentiation Strategies

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 11:50 - 08/25 12:30

Bitcoin Yield & The Emerging Lending Market Landscape

Jason

HyperXBD Lead

BD Lead of HyperX

BitLending Stage

08/25 16:30 - 08/25 17:10

DeFi Ecosystem Perspectives on Scalability, Privacy & Growth

Takehiko KoyanagiNikkei Inc.Senior Staff Writer

Ken Koyanagi, based in Tokyo, writes features and commentaries with focuses on the technology, tech businesses, technology-related policy, cyber security issues and Indian politics and economy. Prior to the current role, he was a member of Nikkei’s Editorial Board, Nikkei Asia Editor-at-large based in Southeast Asia and in India, Founding Publisher of the Nikkei Asian Review (renamed to Nikkei Asia in 2020). Prior to those roles, he led online product development projects for the Nikkei Online Edition. After joining Nikkei Inc. in 1988, Ken covered such fields as capital markets, financial and technology sectors in Tokyo, and then the U.S. tech sector at Nikkei’s Silicon Valley bureau in the 2000’s.

Fireside Stage

08/25 13:40 - 08/25 14:10

Blockchain Governance: How Taiwan is Reimagining Digital Democracy

Yuki Kamimoto

N.Avenue（CoinDesk JAPAN）CEO

Yuki joined the Japan’s largest internet portal ,Yahoo Japan Corporation, in 2013, where she was involved in business development for the media and advertising sectors. She later experienced in launching a new business venture in collaboration with an overseas unicorn company.
In 2018, Yuki founded N.Avenue Inc., a Web3 information service under the Yahoo Japan umbrella, and became its CEO. She later led the company to become independent, overseeing the official Japanese version of CoinDesk, the world’s largest Web3 media platform, and managing N.Avenue Club, Japan's largest Web3 business community for enterprises.
Additionally, Yuki serves as a director of the Blockchain Promotion Association (BCCC) and is an advisor of Japan Blockchain Week, contributing significantly to the growth and adoption of blockchain technology in Japan.

Fireside Stage

08/25 11:40 - 08/25 12:10

The Next Frontier: Which Asset Class Will Define Japan's Digital Future

BitLending Stage

08/26 11:55 - 08/26 12:35

Japan's First Yen Stablecoin: Game-Changing Details & What's Next

UPCX Stage

08/25 12:35 - 08/25 13:15

Japan's Bitcoin ETF: Feasibility and Challenges to Overcome

Justin Wang

Zeus NetworkCEO & Founder

Zeus Network is a permissionless Bitcoin layer designed to establish the Bitcoin on-chain economy and applications on Solana.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 14:50 - 08/25 15:30

Current Landscape of Bitcoin L2 Ecosystem and Differentiation Strategies

European

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 14:05 - 08/25 14:45

Japan's Bitcoin Gamble: Examining Corporate Digital Asset Strategies

Tomohiro Maruyama

BCCC(Blockchain Collaborative Consortium)Director

Ron

RootstockAPAC ecosystem

Ron is the APAC Ecosystem Lead at Rootstock Labs, the core contributor to Rootstock, the first and longest-running Bitcoin sidechain. He is also the co-founder of Astria Consulting, which provides corporate services to Web2 and Web3 clients.
Prior to joining Rootstock, Ron held growth and marketing roles at Binance, Procter & Gamble, and LiT Strategy Consulting.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 14:50 - 08/25 15:30

Current Landscape of Bitcoin L2 Ecosystem and Differentiation Strategies

Masao ShimazakiFinancial Services Agency, Government of JapanDeputy Director-General of the Strategy Development and Management Bureau

Mr. Masao SHIMAZAKI joined the Ministry of Finance in 1995. At the JFSA, he has served as Director of the Banking Business Division II (supervision of regional banks), Director of the Corporate Accounting and Disclosure Division, Director of the Financial Markets Division (financial market regulation), and Director of the Resources Management Division (human resources) before assuming his current position in July 2025. His responsibilities include promotion of fintech and supervision of the fintech industry such as funds transfer services and crypto asset exchanges.

UPCX Stage

08/26 13:00 - 08/26 13:40

Tokens Meet Finance: Megabanks and Securities Companies Leading Financial Innovation

Cristian Ulloa

Liquid LoansCo-Founder, CEO

Cristian Ulloa is a visionary CEO and blockchain pioneer with over 20 years of executive leadership shaping the future of finance. As co-founder of Liquid Loans, he launched a fully audited, immutable DeFi lending protocol that eliminates counterparty risk and redefines what true decentralization looks like. Beyond Liquid Loans, he has spearheaded groundbreaking blockchain solutions that enhance wallet security and financial data integrity. A dynamic speaker and former Big Four partner, Cristian bridges traditional business acumen with cutting-edge tech to inspire and educate on the next wave of financial innovation.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 17:05 - 08/26 17:45

Crypto's Make-or-Break Moment: Infrastructure Challenges That Could Make or Break Web3

Eisuke Endo

NTT Digital, Inc.CTO CISO, Managing Director,Engineering & Software Development Department

UPCX Stage

08/26 16:45 - 08/26 17:00

Keynote - UPCX Overview and Outlook

Hidetoshi Yokoyama

Robot Consulting CO.Representative Director

Robot Consultingを通じて、AIと法律業界を融合させたリーガルテック分野の事業を展開。同社は大規模言語モデル（LLM）などのAI技術を活用した「ロボット弁護士」と呼ばれる法律相談サービスの開発を進める。このサービスは24時間無料で法律アドバイスを提供し、より詳細な相談には弁護士を紹介することを目指す。

UPCX Stage

08/26 16:00 - 08/26 16:40

The Global State of Web3

Gaku Saito

pafin Inc.Co-CEO

Co-CEO of pafin and Chairperson of Japan Cryptoasset Business Association(JCBA) Taxation Working Group.
pafin operates cryptact, the leading cryptocurrency profit and loss calculation service and defitact, visualize, analyze and manage your DeFi assets, NFTs and transactions through a highly intuitive and interactive interface. provides tech-driven services in the areas of crypto, finance and investment.
Prior to pafin, Gaku had been in Goldman Sachs for twelve years as a portfolio manager in a proprietary investment team and a hedge fund operated by the company.

BitLending Stage

08/25 13:10 - 08/25 13:55

Cryptocurrency Tax Reform: Government Policy Directions and Implementation Timeline

Yusuke Obinata

Pala Labs

Obi helped lead some of Japan’s earliest blockchain developer communities. He co-founded Ethereum Japan with support from the Ethereum Foundation, launching Japan’s first student-focused blockchain initiative that grew into a hub for international Web3 projects in collaboration with major foundations. Later, he has joined Web3 Foundation, contributing to the launch of Polkadot and its decentralisation. In 2024, he also founded Pala Labs, a venture exploring the long-term potential of decentralised technology for individuals and societal impact.

Seihaku Yoshida

HashPort Inc.CEO

ボストンコンサルティンググループにおいて、同社のデジタル事業開発部門であるBCG Digital Venturesにて東京オフィス最年少のVentureArchitect(投資・事業開発担当者)として日本及び中国でのプロジェクトに従事。
2018年に株式会社HashPortを創業し、代表取締役に就任。また、日本暗号資産ビジネス協会理事、東京大学工学系研究科共同研究員、慶應義塾大学グローバルリサーチインスティテュート「暗号資産研究プロジェクト」共同研究メンバー。

UPCX Stage

08/25 17:50 - 08/25 18:30

Expanding Web3 Business Opportunities Through Stablecoins, Wallets, and Brokerage Services

Leia Sato Garcia

CoinPost inc.

Leia has been an integral part of WebX since its inception, shaping her career through this pivotal industry event and representing CoinPost at global conferences. She has been involved in the Web3 industry since her student days at Aoyama Gakuin University, actively engaged in cutting-edge projects and adeptly navigating diverse business environments.
Her experience with the first WebX was crucial in establishing her expertise in event management, where she played a key role in coordinating speakers, sponsors, and strategic partnerships. She was instrumental in driving the event’s success, ensuring its alignment with the latest industry trends and delivering a high-quality experience for attendees.
Leia fosters cross-cultural relationships with WebX partners through her multilingual skillset and international experience. She is an expert in gathering critical industry insights, cultivating strategic partnerships, and spearheading Web3 initiatives. Currently, she leads marketing campaigns for WebX partners and manages event sponsorships

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 13:20 - 08/26 14:00

Building Brands with Legacies and Cult Followings: How Passionate Communities Protect and Amplify Cultural Value

Fireside Stage

08/25 14:20 - 08/25 14:50

Computing Architecture Meets Consensus: ARM's Analysis of AI-Blockchain Covergence

Fireside Stage

08/26 15:40 - 08/26 16:10

The Great Gamification: How Animoca Brands is Tokenizing All of Entertainment

BitLending Stage

08/26 14:55 - 08/26 15:10

Bakkt Keynote

Tadashi Maeda

Japan Bank for International CooperationChairman of the Board

1980年東京大学法学部卒。旧日本輸出入銀行に入り、ワシントン駐在員、資源ファイナンス部長、経営企画部長、執行役員（インフラ・環境ファイナンス部門長）、代表取締役専務、代表取締役副総裁　CEO、代表取締役総裁を経て、2022年6月より現職。2010年6月～2012年12月及び2022年9月～2024年9月まで内閣官房参与として、総理に助言を行う。2011年10月～2013年10月まで原子力損害賠償支援機構運営委員、2014年より2017年まで英国国際戦略研究所（IISS）評議委員を務めた。現在、インドORF（Observer Research Foundation）のグローバル・アドヴァイザリー・ボードを務めている。

UPCX Stage

08/25 16:40 - 08/25 17:00

Keynote Speech Japan Bank for International Cooperation

Kei Tanaka

2007年ゴールドマン・サックス証券株式会社に入社後、投資部門で星野リゾートとのジョイントベンチャーによる温泉旅館の再生や、企業再生などのプロジェクトを中心に、上場・未上場株式、債券、不良債権、不動産、インフラストラクチャーなどへのあらゆる投資を行う。
同社で投資部門の日本共同統括を務め、2024年に同社を退社。
現在より少散精鋭の投資会社にて動務。同社の不動産投資の責任者を務める
私生活では朝3時45分に起きる生活を6年以上続け、25kmラン、70km自転車、7000mのいずれかを行う。
また東京、九州の2局でラジオパーソナリティとしても活動を行っている

BitLending Stage

08/26 10:05 - 08/26 10:45

Asset Strategy to Survive Uncertain Times: Investment and Economic Analysis Practiced by the Wealthy

Ryuhei Kishimoto

Toyota Blockchain LabTechnology Strategist / Senior Manager

Graduate of Kyoto University, Graduate School of Informatics. Began my career at Dentsu, where I specialized in strategic creative projects such as major corporate anniversary initiatives and the development of MVVs. Later, I moved to Toyota Financial Services and led the brand and technology strategy for the Toyota Blockchain Lab. Starting in 2024, We've been exploring the social implementation potential of mobility and blockchain through the publication of tech papers.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 17:50 - 08/26 18:30

Identity Revolution: Redefining Tomorrow

Yuta Matsuyama

TECHFUNDCo-Founder & CEO

UXLINK Stage

08/25 11:20 - 08/25 11:35

Building Transparency & Trust in Web3project

Ye

XerpaAIHead of Product Management

UXLINK Stage

08/25 14:00 - 08/25 14:15

XerpaAI: Speed Up Your Growth

Ken Komatsu

GOLFINCEO

UXLINK Stage

08/26 13:00 - 08/26 13:15

What is GOLFIN?

Takafumi Yano

RUTILEA, Inc.Founder & CEO

Takafumi Yano is the Founder and CEO of RUTILEA.
Guided by our mission “AI made simple: realizing a society where AI is seamlessly integrated into every business process,” we operate across two primary segments: the AI Cloud business and the Vertical AI business.

From AI to Infrastructure: Expanding Through Synergy
RUTILEA began with AI application development in 2018 and evolved into GPU cloud services by 2023. Recognizing the substantial power demands of GPU data centers, we entered the energy trading sector in 2024. By integrating AI, infrastructure, and energy, we aim to build a sustainable future through synergistic growth.

Awards and Recognition
Selected as one of Forbes Japan’s Top 50 Startups (2024)
Winner of the Global Brain Alliance Forum (GBAF) Award (2024)
Recognized among Forbes Japan’s Deep Tech Top 50 (2023)

BitLending Stage

08/26 17:35 - 08/26 18:15

AI Meets Web3: Building Tomorrow's Decentralized Intelligence

Rolland

UXLINKCEO

UXLINK Stage

08/25 13:40 - 08/25 13:55

UXLINK, Powering the Social Layer of Web3

Kiki LEE

ATT GLOBALBD HEAD

UXLINK Stage

08/26 11:00 - 08/26 11:15

ATT GLOBAL- THE GATEWAY TO WEB3 AND THE SOLUTION FOR WEB2

Koki Hosogane

0x Consulting Group PTE.LTD.Founder

UXLINK Stage

08/25 12:00 - 08/25 12:15

0x Consulting Group PTE.LTD.

Sun Lilin

PlatONFounder

UXLINK Stage

08/25 14:40 - 08/25 14:55

Evolution of Tokenized Payment Network

Kevin

Neura

UXLINK Stage

08/25 15:40 - 08/25 15:55

AI Beyond Knowing Explore Emotion AI with Neura

KAZUMA HIRAI

BOOSTRY Co., LtdCEO

UXLINK Stage

08/26 13:20 - 08/26 13:35

Tokenization of Assets: Rebuilding the Financial Infrastructure

Lee Martinet

ZircuitHead of Developer Relations

UXLINK Stage

08/25 16:20 - 08/25 16:35

The L2 with Security by Default

Kiyotaka Yamasaki

TIS Inc.Deputy Department Manager of Web3 Business Planning Dept.

UXLINK Stage

08/25 16:40 - 08/25 16:55

Introduction to Hinode Technologies: What Companies Should Prepare for When Holding Crypto Assets

Richard Ma

QuantstampCEO & Founder

UXLINK Stage

08/26 10:00 - 08/26 10:15

Security in Web3

Kazu Suzuki

WLF PROJECTCEO

UXLINK Stage

08/26 13:40 - 08/26 13:55

WLF x GET - The future of entertainment and co-creation connected by Web3

AKIHISA YACHIDA

REDX ProjectProducer

UXLINK Stage

08/25 16:00 - 08/25 16:15

Connecting the real world and Web3 with unstoppable excitement.

Tadatoshi Sekiguchi

TiDB, powered by PingCAP

UXLINK Stage

08/26 10:20 - 08/26 10:35

Beyond Blocks: The Data Layer for Web3 Innovation

Steve Li

Sortes.funCo-Founder

UXLINK Stage

08/25 12:20 - 08/25 12:35

Sortes Community Lottery for Public Good

Yuki

TONEast Asia Lead

UXLINK Stage

08/25 12:40 - 08/25 12:55

Crypto Revolution inside Telegram

Pauline Shangett

NOWNodesStrategic Advisor

UXLINK Stage

08/25 13:20 - 08/25 13:35

Head in the clouds: Is hardware the key to sustainable Web3 exchange governance?

Ken Kanetomo

Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.General Manager of production

Worked as a marketing director for an apparel company. Joined Konami Digital Entertainment in 2012.
Became the general manager of marketing and promotion in 2021.
Alongside the posistion as the marketing and promotion manager, was drawn to the high potential of blockchain technology, and established a development preparation office within the company in 2019 to utilize it for business purposes.
Currently, as the general manager of the production department, engages in the development of all possibilities and challenges in the web3 domain.

UPCX Stage

08/25 17:50 - 08/25 18:30

Expanding Web3 Business Opportunities Through Stablecoins, Wallets, and Brokerage Services

Fireside Stage

08/26 12:20 - 08/26 12:50

Tokenizing Fun: How Blockchain Technology Reshapes Entertainment Economics

Keita Nakamura

Mercoin, inc.CEO

UPCX Stage

08/25 17:50 - 08/25 18:30

Expanding Web3 Business Opportunities Through Stablecoins, Wallets, and Brokerage Services

Phillip Lord

Marusho HottaCEO

Phillip Lord is CEO of Marusho Hotta (TSE: 8105), leading its transformation into Bitcoin.jp,. He is also President of Bakkt International (NYSE: BKKT), and long time crypto advocate & investor.

BitLending Stage

08/26 14:55 - 08/26 15:10

Bakkt Keynote

Yuya Higuchi

NECDirector

大学卒業後、信販カード事業経験後、Yahoo!JAPANにてメディアや広告領域の事業戦略策定、決済/銀行サービス責任者を経験。ジャパンネット銀行（現PayPay銀行）に出向し、商流ファイナンスサービス立ち上げ、事業統括、マーケティング事業に従事。
また、メガバンクとのデジタルマーケティング子会社(JV)の取締役を担当。その後DeNA、MobilityTechnologies（現GO）にてMaaS事業に従事し、GO立ち上げフェーズに参画。複数のプロジェクトリードを実施。2021年9月にNEC入社後は、web3、生体認証、メタバース、秘密計算などデジタルサービスの新規事業を担当等。現在は、NECのweb3ソートリーダー活動も従事。

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 17:50 - 08/26 18:30

Identity Revolution: Redefining Tomorrow

Midori Kanemitsu

bitFlyer, Inc.Executive Officer, Head of Business Strategy Div.

After working for 10 years as a derivatives structurer at an investment bank, joined bitFlyer in 2016, where have served as Head of Corporate/PR, Finance, and Product. Since 2025, also been a board member of Custodiem, a company aiming to establish crypto custody services in Japan. My hobby is exploring various DeFi platforms and applications.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 14:05 - 08/25 14:45

Japan's Bitcoin Gamble: Examining Corporate Digital Asset Strategies

Ryuya Nakamura

LayerX Inc.Executive Officer / Head of AI/LLM Department

After working as an engineer specializing in machine learning and natural language processing, joined LayerX as a founding member. Led the R&D division before launching a new business utilizing privacy-enchancing technologies. Previously active in the public blockchain sector, discovering multiple vulnerabilities in the Ethereum protocol and earning a grant from the Ethereum Foundation as the first Japan-based team.
Recognized as an IPA Unexplored Super Creator in 2020. Named to Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 in 2023.

UPCX Stage

08/25 15:10 - 08/25 15:50

Cutting-edge Technology and the Future of Payment Systems

Noritaka Okabe

JPYC inc.CEO

2001年に一橋大学在学中に一社目を創業し、以降、代表取締役や取締役CTOとして数々のプロジェクトをリード。2017年にはリアルワールドゲームス株式会社を共同創業し、技術と財務の分野で卓越したリーダーシップを発揮。2019年に日本暗号資産市場株式会社（現JPYC株式会社）を立ち上げ、代表取締役として2021年より日本円建プリペイド型トークン「JPYC Prepaid」の発行を開始。2023年7月からはBCCC「ステーブルコイン普及推進部会」の部会長に就任し、ブロックチェーン技術の普及と発展に貢献しています。さらに、iU情報経営イノベーション専門職大学の客員教授や一般社団法人ブロックチェーン推進協会（BCCC）理事、一般社団法人日本暗号資産ビジネス協会（JCBA）理事を務めるなど、教育と業界発展にも注力。

BitLending Stage

08/26 11:55 - 08/26 12:35

Japan's First Yen Stablecoin: Game-Changing Details & What's Next

UPCX Stage

08/25 17:50 - 08/25 18:30

Expanding Web3 Business Opportunities Through Stablecoins, Wallets, and Brokerage Services

Toshiyuki Niitsu

J-CAM Inc.Chief Executive Officer

After graduating from university in 1999, he began his career supporting startups. In 2002, he founded Diccle Inc. (now Delink Inc.) and served as its CEO.

In 2010, he joined BizReach Inc., where he was involved in launching the curated outlet e-commerce site LUXA. He later participated in the spin-off of LUXA Inc. (now au Commerce & Life, Inc.), taking on leadership roles as Head of the Merchandising Division and Director. From April 2019, he served as a Director of au Commerce & Life, Inc., was appointed Executive Director in June of the same year, and became an Outside Director in April 2020.

In May 2020, he founded J-CAM Inc. and assumed the role of CEO.

BitLending Stage

08/25 10:40 - 08/25 10:55

BitLending Keynote

Kei Tominaga

J-CAM Inc.Marketing management director

BitLending Stage

08/25 10:40 - 08/25 10:55

BitLending Keynote

Tony

Minara AIDirector

UXLINK Stage

08/26 11:20 - 08/26 11:35

Minara---Your Virtual CFO

Hiroka Yamahiro

Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd.Manager, Data Biz Promotion Dept., 1st Group, Digital Innovation Biz Dev Unit, Advanced Business Center

I joined DNP in 2003. After working in a department specialized in the financial sector and gaining experience in project management for websites and applications, I was involved in the launch of DNP's financial services and security solutions, including account opening applications and identity verification/authentication services. In 2020, I engaged in business planning for the expansion of a business that combines BPO and authentication solutions. Currently, I am responsible for creating new businesses related to authentication at DNP.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 17:50 - 08/26 18:30

Identity Revolution: Redefining Tomorrow

Yasuhito Terauchi

HAKUHODO KEY3COO

Yasuhito joined Hakuhodo in 2014, after experiencing agency business at a digital advertising agency and a multinational advertising agency. His career at Hakuhodo started as an account director, working for multiple clients from digital platformers to imported automotive. He provided his service for a wide range of marketing communications, including brand and media strategy, creative development, etc.

Since October 2019, he has taken on the challenge of being the producer for the client’s digital transformation projects for data marketing, infrastructure development, new service development, etc.

Since December 2022, he joined to organize Hakuhodo KEY3 and produce web3 business development for Japanese enterprises. Also he is a leader of making partnership with global web3 project and solution providers.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 17:50 - 08/26 18:30

Identity Revolution: Redefining Tomorrow

Blake Jeong

IOSTCEO

UXLINK Stage

08/26 11:40 - 08/26 11:55

Multi-Chain Infra for RWA

Justin Kugel

World Liberty FinancialHead of Business Development

Justin Kugel is the Head of Business Development at WLFI, where he has led the growth of USD1, the world's fastest growing stablecoin. He helped steered USD1's integration with leading global exchanges and expansion across multiple high profile blockchain protocols. Justin has been actively involved in the cryptocurrency space for years, working at prominent digital asset foundations and advising industry-leading projects.

BitLending Stage

08/25 15:05 - 08/25 15:20

A Fireside with World Liberty Financial: The Value of Trust in a Decentralized Economy

Wes Kaplan

G-KnotCEO

Wes Kaplan is the CEO of G-Knot – a biometric tech company launching the first finger vein-secured crypto wallet. G-Knot is the exclusive licensee of eTunnel Inc., a Seoul-based global leader in biometric research and development, and is built on over a decade of research and development of cutting-edge finger vein technology.

Wes is a seasoned technology leader with deep experience across fintech, digital assets, and traditional finance. Prior to G-Knot, Wes served as the CEO of Cointelegraph, Director of Operations at global trading platform AscendEX, and Director of Marketing at Tradewind Markets. While at Cointelegraph, he led a global team of over 270 people and launched new revenue streams, podcasts, and mobile apps, driving the platform to 18M monthly visitors. Wes began his career in traditional finance, holding senior positions at BNY Mellon and J.P. Morgan. His diverse experience brings a rare blend of fintech leadership and financial expertise, positioning him uniquely as a powerful voice that truly puts action behind the clichéd call of bringing blockchain to the masses.

BitLending Stage

08/25 15:05 - 08/25 15:20

A Fireside with World Liberty Financial: The Value of Trust in a Decentralized Economy

Viktor Ihnatiuk

Boosty LabsFounder & Managing Partner

Viktor is the visionary founder and Managing Partner of Boosty Labs, who has been in the blockchain space since 2015 and facilitated early adoption of the technology in Europe and worldwide. His leadership sparked collaborations with industry giants, including Coinbase, Ledger, Consensys, Anchorage Digital, Figure Markets, 1inch, Paraswap, and others.

As a Founding Member of the RGB Association, Viktor actively supports the development and adoption of Bitcoin-native infrastructure. Through his venture studio Asteroid.xyz, he co-founded Thunderstack.org alongside Tether & Fulgur, establishing the primary infrastructure provider for RGB technology. Viktor is also a core contributor to UTEXO.com, a Bitcoin RGB DeFi hub.

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/25 15:35 - 08/25 16:15

Why Stablecoins and Bitcoin? Understanding the Strategic Choice

Hiroki Akahoshi

Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLCPartner

UXLINK Stage

08/25 14:20 - 08/25 14:35

Deloitte Tohmatsu : Blockchain & Digital Assets Trend

Margie Feng

SolayerMarketing Lead

UXLINK Stage

08/26 12:00 - 08/26 12:15

Next-Gen Financial Infrastructure Built on Hardware-Accelerated Rails

Shashank Yadav

Fraction AICEO

UXLINK Stage

08/26 12:20 - 08/26 12:35

Crypto is the best fit for Planet‑Scale AI Reinforcement Learning

Pace Lee

Gate JapanCEO

UXLINK Stage

08/26 16:20 - 08/26 16:35

Why Gate Matters In The Japanese Market In The Next Era Of Digital Assets

Konosuke Furuta

CoinPost inc.

Fireside Stage

08/26 12:20 - 08/26 12:50

Tokenizing Fun: How Blockchain Technology Reshapes Entertainment Economics

Akshay Naheta

BakktCEO

Akshay Naheta is the CEO of Bakkt (NYSE: BKKT). A former SoftBank executive, he has led multi-billion-dollar investments globally and is focused on building regulated digital asset infrastructure and financial innovation.

BitLending Stage

08/26 14:55 - 08/26 15:10

Bakkt Keynote

Takatoshi Ogi

Collection Bank Inc.CEO

UXLINK Stage

08/25 17:00 - 08/25 17:15

ZoomART Project : Earn from the collections you love with RWA

Mariko Nishimura

HEART CATCH Inc.CEO

Co-founded HEART CATCH Inc. in 2014, and expanded to Los Angeles in 2020. Drawing on cross-disciplinary expertise in technology, creativity, and business, she has been engaged in new business production in collaboration with corporations and municipalities, startup support, communications strategy design, and the development of numerous corporate education programs. As one of the Japanese representatives of Art Thinking Improbable, developed in France, she introduces art thinking into business and innovation. She has also invested in and supported the growth of multiple startups both in Japan and internationally.

She has served as a member of the Cabinet Office’s “Open Innovation Award” expert committee and the Keidanren web3 Task Force. Currently, she is a Visiting Professor at Musashino Art University, a Forbes JAPAN columnist, and a Fellow of Shizuoka Prefecture. 

In addition, she co-hosts “weeklygm”, a program streamed every Friday on Joi Ito’s YouTube channel, where she shares insights on the latest global trends in web3 and crypto.

Moving seamlessly across disciplines, she acts as a “Pollinator”, connecting people, companies, technologies, and cultures to spark ideas and collaborations that transcend boundaries.

BitLending Stage

08/26 10:50 - 08/26 11:30

The Future of Corporate Transformation Through Ethereum: From Technology to Social Implementation

Sarah

BNB ChainHead of Business Development

Head of Business Development at BNB Chain. Blockchain believer and evangelist.

BitLending Stage

08/25 16:30 - 08/25 17:10

DeFi Ecosystem Perspectives on Scalability, Privacy & Growth

Takashi Kondo

WAVE3 Inc.CEO

UXLINK Stage

08/26 14:20 - 08/26 14:35

Web3 technology as a tool for supporting people with disabilities? Introducing RevelApp, the first service of its kind in the welfare industry

UXLINK Stage

08/26 15:00 - 08/26 15:15

The reality of hiring people with disabilities for web-related jobs at companies

Sung ChoiCredit LabsCIO

UPCX Stage

08/25 14:05 - 08/25 14:20

Spacecoin Session

Masa Kakiya

HashKey JapanBusiness Development Division Sales Director

Bitcoin.jp Stage

08/26 16:20 - 08/26 17:00

Aligning Investor Capital and Builder Vision to Fund Web3's Real-World Impact

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