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Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Acme Worawat Named "Most Influential Person in Blockchain & Crypto 2025" at the Middle East Blockchain Awards
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, 2025 / In recognising the leadership and impact in emerging technologies, Acme Worawat was presented with the award of 'Most Influential Person in Blockchain & Crypto 2025" at the prestigious Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA). Held at the iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the ceremony brought together leaders shaping the future of Web3, artificial intelligence, and decentralized finance. Among other high-profile awards, OKX received the title of 'Most Powerful Centralized Exchange (CEX) 2025", underscoring its global influence in the crypto market. The MEBA 2025 judging panel included: Additional judges from across the blockchain, fintech, and AI sectors also took part, reflecting the region's commitment to advancing frontier technologies. About Acme Worawat Acme Worawat, also known as Worawat Narknawdee, is a Thai entrepreneur and self-made billionaire recognized as a pioneer in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. He began mining Bitcoin in 2012 and has since become one of Asia's largest Bitcoin holders, with a portfolio exceeding 11,000 BTC. Acme Worawat is the founder of ACET ($ACT), a digital currency with over 159,277 holders and a trading volume surpassing $469 million. Acme is also the founder of Traderist, an organization dedicated to providing free financial education and life skills to empower individuals globally. Upon receiving the award, Acme Worawat stated: 'I am deeply honored to receive this award, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the community for believing in me and supprt for me. This recognition doesn't belong to me alone-it belongs to the entire ecosystem of builders, thinkers, and believers who are shaping the decentralized future together. I'm humbled to stand among so many pioneers and inspired every day by the passion of this community. The Middle East is rising as a global force in Blockchain and Crypto, and this is only the beginning. ACT is the people.' The Middle East Blockchain Awards continues to position United Arab Emirates as a global hub for digital asset innovation, convening investors, developers, and visionaries driving the next phase of technological transformation. Social Channels X (Twitter): Facebook: Telegram: Media Contact Brand: ACET Contact: Corporate Communication Division Email: [email protected] SOURCE: Acme Worawat press release
Mid East Info
04-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Middle East Blockchain Awards 2025 Honours Regional Trailblazers in Web3 at Iconic Dubai Ceremony - Middle East Business News and Information
The second edition of the Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA) celebrated the region's leading innovators in the Web 3.0 space in a prestigious ceremony hosted in Dubai. Held on the sidelines of TOKEN2049 Dubai — the global flagship event for the Web3 and blockchain industry — the awards ceremony brought together government officials, tech pioneers, and industry leaders from around the world. This 2025 edition of MEBA goes beyond web3 and blockchain, placing AI firmly centre stage — as this transformative technology starts to revolutionize not only web3 development, but also our global digital experience. As well as awards recognising AI innovation, all in-event content and media materials were produced by Hum(AI)n assets, a brand new project which combines the speed of AI with the very best work of human creative professionals. Dubai was chosen to host the second edition of MEBA in recognition of its global leadership in digital innovation and blockchain adoption. With its advanced infrastructure, forward-thinking regulations, and strong government support, the city has rapidly become a thriving hub for Web3 enterprises and digital asset pioneers. Hosting MEBA in Dubai highlights the UAE's central role in shaping the future of technology, finance, and digital transformation on a global scale. Max Palethorpe, Founder and CEO of Hoko Agency, the official organizers of MEBA, said: 'The second edition of the Middle East Blockchain Awards marks another milestone in the region's Web3 journey. Hosting MEBA in Dubai—an epicenter for blockchain innovation—underscores the UAE's growing influence on the global digital economy. This year's winners have set new benchmarks in creativity, impact, and excellence, and we're proud to celebrate the talent shaping the future of blockchain across the Middle East. We're excited to see how this community continues to push boundaries and lead on the world stage.' A panel of esteemed experts selected the winners across each category. The panel included Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO of AI for the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and CEO of Dubai Blockchain Centre (DBCC); Jumana Al Darwish, award-winning social entrepreneur and founder of The Happy Box; Megan Plisky, Web3 leader and strategic advisor; Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets podcast and Crypto TownHall; Saqr Ereiqat, Secretary General of the Dubai Digital Assets Association and Co-Founder of Crypto Oasis; and Jorge Sebastiao, Co-Founder of the Global Blockchain Organization and EcoX. Winners announced during the MEBA ceremony were: Best GameFi Project 2025: ASTRO ARMADILLOS Best RWA Tokenization Project 2025: HASH AI Most Promising Web3 Ecosystem 2025: PROPCHAIN (powered by Best Blockchain Development Solution 2025: CHAINSIGHT Top Crypto Influencer 2025: RAN NEUNER Best Web3 Financial Community 2025: REAL VISION Most Influential Woman in Blockchain and Crypto 2025: NIKITA SACHDEV Most Promising Crypto Media Agency 2025: CREDIBILITY X Best Blockchain Analytics Solution 2025: CRYSTAL INTELLIGENCE Most Influential Person in Blockchain and Crypto 2025: ACME WORAWAT Launched to recognise and reward outstanding achievements in blockchain and Web 3.0, MEBA is organised by Hoko Agency Middle East and supported by OKX, the global blockchain technology leader and headline sponsor of the awards.
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Middle East Blockchain Awards 2025 honours regional trailblazers in Web3 at Iconic Dubai Ceremony
The second edition of the MEBA, officially named a side event of TOKEN2049 Dubai, the global flagship gathering for the web3 and blockchain industry Organised by Hoko Agency Middle East, MEBA was supported by OKX, a global blockchain leader and the awards' headline sponsor. AI technology took centre stage, with all event assets generated by Hum(AI)n Assets – a fusion of AI speed and human creativity. Dubai, UAE: The second edition of the Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA) took place on 29 April at the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab in Dubai, celebrating the region's leading innovators in the Web 3.0 space. Held on the sidelines of TOKEN2049 Dubai — the global flagship event for the Web3 and blockchain industry — the awards ceremony brought together government officials, tech pioneers, and industry leaders from around the world. This 2025 edition of MEBA goes beyond web3 and blockchain, placing AI firmly centre stage — as this transformative technology starts to revolutionize not only web3 development, but also our global digital experience. As well as awards recognising AI innovation, all in-event content and media materials were produced by Hum(AI)n assets, a brand new project which combines the speed of AI with the very best work of human creative professionals. Dubai was chosen to host the second edition of MEBA in recognition of its global leadership in digital innovation and blockchain adoption. With its advanced infrastructure, forward-thinking regulations, and strong government support, the city has rapidly become a thriving hub for Web3 enterprises and digital asset pioneers. Hosting MEBA in Dubai highlights the UAE's central role in shaping the future of technology, finance, and digital transformation on a global scale. Max Palethorpe, Founder and CEO of Hoko Agency, the official organizers of MEBA, said: 'The second edition of the Middle East Blockchain Awards marks another milestone in the region's Web3 journey. Hosting MEBA in Dubai—an epicenter for blockchain innovation—underscores the UAE's growing influence on the global digital economy. This year's winners have set new benchmarks in creativity, impact, and excellence, and we're proud to celebrate the talent shaping the future of blockchain across the Middle East. We're excited to see how this community continues to push boundaries and lead on the world stage.' A panel of esteemed experts selected the winners across each category. The panel included Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO of AI for the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and CEO of Dubai Blockchain Centre (DBCC); Jumana Al Darwish, award-winning social entrepreneur and founder of The Happy Box; Megan Plisky, Web3 leader and strategic advisor; Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets podcast and Crypto TownHall; Saqr Ereiqat, Secretary General of the Dubai Digital Assets Association and Co-Founder of Crypto Oasis; and Jorge Sebastiao, Co-Founder of the Global Blockchain Organization and EcoX. Winners announced during the MEBA ceremony were: Launched to recognise and reward outstanding achievements in blockchain and Web 3.0, MEBA is organised by Hoko Agency Middle East and supported by OKX, the global blockchain technology leader and headline sponsor of the awards. About Hoko Abu Dhabi Hoko Agency is a diversified and innovative company that owns and operates a diverse portfolio of businesses within the sectors of Finance, Blockchain, Entertainment, Sport and F&B. Hoko strives to be the best-in-class in each of their service lines; offering quality products, world class service and fitting solutions that go beyond the industry's expectations.
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
HumAIn Assets launches at Dubai's MEBA Awards
Dubai, UAE: At this year's prestigious Middle East Business Awards, an exciting new player entered the spotlight: HumAIn Assets, a next-generation creative production engine designed to transform how content is made, blending human creativity with the speed and scale of artificial intelligence. Launched officially during the recent Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA), HumAIn Assets is redefining what it means to deliver high-quality digital creative assets - images, video, text, and more - at a speed and price set by the user. This new platform eliminates the friction of creative agencies and freelancer platforms, utilising AI to provide a streamlined, scalable, human-guided alternative to content production. Having been working in the background for the past twelve months under the Hoko ecosystem for global brands such as LVMH, DP World, ADGM, Mercedes-Benz, OKX and Tag Heuer - HumAIn Assets now brings this tailored workflow to the masses through their user-facing platform. Now everyone will have access to the same level of services as blue chip companies. According to a recent report by McKinsey, projects estimate generative AI will add $4.4 trillion in value across industries, while they highlight that 75% of generative AI's value lies in marketing and sales - areas where precision and speed matter most. A guiding principle - AI as co-pilot, humans as pilots - is central to the HumAIn Assets model. At its core, the platform simplifies creative production to four essentials: your brief, your deadline, your budget, and delivery. "HumAIn Assets isn't another freelancer platform or DIY tool. We've stripped the creative workflow down to what really matters. There's no bloat, no back-and-forth, just high-quality results delivered fast - backed by real creative professionals and smart AI systems.'' HumAIn Assets Founder, Bally Singh The platform positions itself between traditional agencies and automated AI tools, promising agency-quality content at AI-level speed - with flexibility that scales. From motion ads to social posts, product scripts to YouTube thumbnails, HumAIn Assets offers professional-grade results without the agency timescales and pricing. 'AI and AI tools are set for exponential growth, however the real value is in harnessing their power for real businesses and real-world outcomes. HumAIn Assets is ready to bring this real-world impact to businesses and projects of all sizes.'' HumAIn Assets Co-founder, Scott Melker Early access to HumAIn Assets is now open, with a tiered rollout of the platform scheduled for early Q3 2025. It's an ideal solution for bootstrapping entrepreneurs, one-person shows, marketers, founders, and growing teams who need high-volume, high-quality content - without the headaches. As businesses everywhere wrestle with the pace of innovation, the HumAIn Assets promise is simple: A creative workflow you can trust. About HumAIn Assets HumAIn Assets deliver high-quality digital creative assets - images, video, text, and more - at a speed and price you choose. Blending human creativity with the speed of AI, they take the best elements of creative agencies, AI tools and freelancer marketplaces - removing friction and simplifying user experience to make great work happen fast. Send a brief, set a deadline, choose the price, and assets are delivered. No meetings, no delays - just results.
CairoScene
30-04-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Middle East Blockchain Awards 2025 Celebrates Web3 Innovators in Dubai
Organised by Hoko Agency and sponsored by OKX, the ceremony emphasised AI's growing role in blockchain development. Apr 30, 2025 The second Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA) honoured regional Web3 leaders on April 29th 2025 at Dubai's Burj Al Arab, coinciding with the global TOKEN2049 summit. Organised by Hoko Agency and sponsored by OKX, the ceremony emphasised AI's growing role in blockchain development, with all event content produced by Hum(AI)n Assets, a hybrid AI-human creative initiative. Dubai was selected for its progressive digital infrastructure and regulatory framework, cementing its status as a blockchain hub. A panel including Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni (Dubai Blockchain Centre) and Jumana Al Darwish (The Happy Box) judged winners across 10 categories. The Middle East Blockchain Awards 2025 honoured 10 innovators across Web3 and AI, with Astro Armadillos claiming Best GameFi Project, Hash AI winning Best RWA Tokenization, and PropChain (powered by named Most Promising Web3 Ecosystem. Chainsight secured Best Blockchain Development Solution, while Ran Neuner was crowned Top Crypto Influencer. Real Vision took Best Web3 Financial Community, Nikita Sachdev earned Most Influential Woman in Blockchain, and Credibility X won Most Promising Crypto Media Agency. Crystal Intelligence claimed Best Blockchain Analytics Solution, and Acme Worawat was named Most Influential Person in Blockchain.
