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Associated Press
28-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Tokenize! Global Wraps Up Bitcoin Week with Leading Investor Summit
LAS VEGAS, NV, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (aka Bitcoin Pizza Day) – Tokenize! will hold its second annual Global Summit in Las Vegas on May 29-31, at an extravagant 18,000 square foot celebrity mansion on a two-acre, gated estate in Las Vegas' most exclusive neighborhood, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. The conference previously was known as CoinAgenda, which held annual conferences from 2014-2023. Tokenize! is part of Bitcoin Week, the largest group of bitcoin and crypto conferences in the United States, immediately following the iconic Bitcoin 2025 conference. Key thought leaders confirmed to speak include Bruce Fenton, founder of the Satoshi Roundtable and Atlantic Financial; Matt Roszak, Forbes Crypto Billionaire list and cofounder of Bloq and Hemi; Brock Pierce, cofounder, DNA Fund, Tether, Eos, and Blockchain Capital; John D'Agostino, head of strategy, Coinbase; Jamie Rogozinksi, founder, Wall Street Bets; Jon Najarian, co-founder, Market Rebellion; Brittany Kaiser, CEO, Chateaushi, and CSO, Eliza Systems; Enzo Villani, founder Alpha Transform Holdings, Alpha Liquid Terminal (Alpha AI) and former managing director of strategy, NASDAQ. Other confirmed speakers include crypto influencer Wendy O and former head of the IRS, Charles Rettig. City leaders from more than half of the 30 chapters of BitAngels, the world's largest and oldest network of crypto investors, will also be in attendance to preside over more than 30 startup pitches and feature presentations. Founded in 2013 by crypto pioneers Michael Terpin and David Johnston, BitAngels holds more than 100 startup pitch events a year across the globe, including more than two dozen during leading crypto events such as CES, Consensus, ETH Denver, ETH CC, Token 2049, and many more. The conference kicks off on Thursday, May 29, with an exclusive cocktail party for speakers and VIP attendees only, followed by the main opening party in front of the estate's 80,000-gallon swimming pool, complete with voluminous water features and a jacuzzi grotto. The opening party is sponsored by OrdinalsBot and includes a full musical set and light show by former Pink Floyd sax player Scott Page and the Dark Side of the Moon Revisited band. The conference continues on Friday, May 30, with a full day of content, including an opening keynote by Bruce Fenton and fireside chats with Roszak and Pierce. There are panels on Bitcoin DeFi, Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Decentralized AI, Tokenized Securities, and Real-World Assets. In addition, there will be featured presentations by leading crypto projects, including AI Quant Labs, Alpha AI, BitWage, EASE Protocol, MatterFi, and Tachi. The day concludes with the 12th annual Global Legendary Dinner, where Tiger Mansion and grounds are transformed into an elegant supper club. The event is sponsored by ATH Vodka, House of Rare Tequila and other sponsors. On the conference's final day, Saturday, May 31, panels will include Family Offices and Bitcoin, Meet the Money (VCs), and What Angels are Looking For, as well as presentations by bitcoin and crypto startups vetted by the BitAngels Network of 30 cities. The conference concludes with a closing party by the estate's koi pond and waterfalls. For more information on Tokenize! Global , please visit Standard three-day passes are $1,750 and VIP passes are $3,500, with residents of greater Las Vegas qualifying for half-price admission. In addition, qualified accredited investors may qualify for free admission. Please consult our website for more details. xenia von Wedel Pres Transform Group 415-340-2792 xenia at
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Al Baraka Group announced as global partner of the 2nd Global Islamic Economy Summit in Istanbul
Manama: Al Baraka Group (ABG) has announced its sponsorship as a Global Partner of the 2nd Global Islamic Economy Summit in Istanbul. This high-level summit, held under the theme: 'Islamic Economics Strategies: Path to an Influential Global Economy,' will take place at Istanbul Financial Center (IFC), from Friday May 30th to Sunday, June 1st 2025. With a legacy spanning over fifty years of leadership, Al Baraka Group continues through this strategic partnership to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Islamic economics across continents. The Group is not merely a leading financial institution, but also a visionary force driving profound transformations to ward ethical economies, inclusive development, and global strategic dialogue. We are also proud and honored to announce that this prestigious summit is held under the presence of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who will officially opening the summit. The summit's agenda, attended by global influencers, top economists, and leading thought leaders, includes keynote speeches from H.E. Shaikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AlBaraka Forum, and H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, United Nations Special Envoy. The summit will also witness the official launch of the AlBaraka Islamic ESG Index, powered by Spectreco, and a special session held under the auspices of the Saleh Kamel Islamic Economics Award, featuring leading researchers from top Turkish universities. The summit's proceedings will be divided into six thematic panel sessions addressing strategic issues, including: The strategic roadmap for central banks in promoting Islamic economics, finance, and banking at the national and international levels; Strategic planning for the sustainable development of the Islamic economy (short- and long-term) ; Strategic Islamic economic planning; Economic strategies for sustainable growth in the Islamic economy; Strategies for social and environmental well-being, social justice, and economic empowerment; and Strategies for Islamic entrepreneurship and startups to achieve sustainable success. On this occasion, Mr. Houssem Ben Haj Amor, Board member and Group CEO of Al Baraka Group, stated: 'We are delighted to sponsor the second Al Baraka Summit in Istanbul, reaffirming our continued commitment to the values laid down by our late founder, Shaikh Saleh Kamel.' He added: 'Through our sponsorship of this summit, we reaffirm Al Baraka Group's role as a leading reference in Islamic banking and finance dedicated to establishing and advancing the Sharia-compliant foundations of economic transactions and the broader Islamic economy.' About Al Baraka Group: Al Baraka Group B.S.C. (C) is licensed as an Investment Business Firm – Category 1 (Islamic Principles) by the Central Bank of Bahrain. It is a leading international Islamic financial group providing financial services through its banking subsidiaries in 13 countries offering retail, corporate, treasury and investment banking services, strictly in accordance with the principles of Islamic Shari'a. The Group has a wide geographical presence with operations in Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain, Sudan, Turkey, South Africa, Algeria, Pakistan, Lebanon and Syria, in addition to two branches in Iraq and a representative office in Libya and provides its services in more than 600 branches. ABG's network serves a population totaling around one billion customers. The authorized capital of ABG is US$ 2.5 billion.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rokid CEO on Business Strategy, Augmented Reality
Misa Zhu, Co-founder and CEO at Rokid, discusses the company's business strategy and outlook for augmented reality. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on the sidelines of the "JPMorgan Global China Summit". Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
India.com
04-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
No Welcome...: Jal Shakti Minister Refuses Bouquet At Surat Event Over Pahalgam Terror Attack
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Saturday refused to accept a bouquet during an event in Gujarat's Surat and said that 'no welcome till revenge,' apparently referring to the Pahalgam terror attack. During a Global Investor Conference, Patil delivered a speech, and when the organisers announced that he would be welcomed with a bouquet, the Union Minister said that he would not accept the honour. Speaking in Gujarati to the person conducting the stage, Patil said, "No welcome, till there is revenge." Surat, Gujarat: Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil refused to accept any honour at the Global Summit, stating he will not accept felicitation until India avenges the Pahalgam terror attack — IANS (@ians_india) May 3, 2025 According to ANI, organisers offered to honour him with a memento, but Patil refused to accept that as well. A person on the stage announced that the Union Minister has decided that "he will not be welcomed by a bouquet or a memento till the Pahalgam terror attack is avenged". Pahalgam Terror Attack And Its Aftermath On April 22, terrorists opened fire in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and killed 26 people. Following this, the government convened an all-party meeting, and the Opposition parties expressed their full support for any action taken against the perpetrators of the attack. In the briefing to the Cabinet Committee on Security meeting, the cross-border linkages of the terrorist attack were brought out. After the attack, the government announced various measures, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, intending to send a message to Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism. Later, the Central government gave the armed forces complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of India's response. On Saturday, New Delhi also announced a series of punitive measures against Islamabad, including banning all imports and transit of goods from the neighbouring country.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
New world should embrace liberal and progressive thoughts: Salman Khurshid
Hyderabad Former Union Minister Salman Khurshid said that as the world is being churned into a new global order, progressive liberal values cherished by the Congress assume significance, and the new global order embraces liberal and progressive thought. Speaking to reporters at the Global Summit, along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Ministers D. Sridhar Babu, Ponnam Prabhakar and others, Mr. Khurshid hoped the summit would become a regular feature in the years to come, propagating progressive thoughts. He said the Bharat Summit was an initiative of the Telangana government and this would help build the global profile of Telangana adding to the global stature of India. He said Data and analysis were essential to achieve the vision of social justice, and like-minded countries have shown great support by participating and sharing the values. He termed the event as a progressive alliance. Mr. Vikramarka said the discussions have been held around youth empowerment, social justice, and the rise of Telangana. 'Through this summit, we are also promoting Telangana as an investment destination. Our government's welfare initiatives have been widely discussed,' he said, explaining how Telangana government was making its global footprint visible by securing investments from across the world. The first day of the summit had different sessions including one on Gender Justice and a Feminist Future attended by Ann Linde, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden; Rabia Abdallah, senior leader from Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party in Tanzania; Monica Fein, a Socialist Party politician in Argentina; Hamid Maysoon; Wael Alatoom; Maria Alejandra Panay, Minister for Women Affairs, Republic of Panama; and Undram Chinbat, a Member of Parliament from Mongolia. Former Union Minister M.M. Pallam Raju highlighted policy frameworks like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Right to Education Act, and Telangana's Mahalakshmi Scheme, which provides free bus rides to women. Power of youth The session on 'Youth & Politics of Tomorrow' was attended by Uday Bhanu Chib; Varun Choudhary; Arena Williams, a woman MP from New Zealand; Liinesh Selluandan; Marina Hay; James Steve Serrano; Jesus Tapia. They argued that youth are not just change-makers but the foundation for a better future, and involving young people in political institutions creating opportunities within current systems was important.
