Istanbul, Türkiye – July 2025 – Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025, hosted by EAK Digital, wrapped up its biggest edition yet, bringing together thousands of global Web3 leaders, builders, and investors at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti on June 26-27.
This fourth edition showcased Türkiye’s pivotal role in blockchain innovation, with packed sessions on AI agents, real-world assets (RWAs), DeFi, stablecoins, regulation, gaming, and more.
Event Highlights:
- Star-studded speaker lineup including:
- Justin Sun (CEO, Tron)
- Mehmet Çamır (Chairman, OKX TR)
- Daniele Sestagalli (CEO, HeyAnon/WAGMI)
- Onur Güven (CEO, Garanti BBVA Digital Assets)
- John Linden (CEO, Mythical Games)
- Christian Thompson (Managing Director, Sui Foundation)
- Key announcements:
- Launch of Türkiye’s e-investor crypto platform by Capital Markets Board.
- Sui Foundation’s bootcamp to train up to 4,000 Turkish developers.
- Clarification that NFTs remain outside Türkiye’s capital markets regulations.
- DefaiCon Istanbul focused on the convergence of DeFi and AI agents, with sessions led by:
- Vader (Founder, Vader AI)
- Michael Heinrich (CEO, 0G Labs)
- Alberto Fernandez (Qubic)
- AI & Blockchain Fusion:
- Daniele Sestagalli introduced HUD, an AI-powered DeFi assistant.
- Mysten Labs revealed innovations in AI-audited smart contracts and misinformation detection.
Culture Meets Tech:
- BlockDown Festival—the world’s first AI-Agent-led music experience, in partnership with Pudgy Penguins—delivered an electrifying close to Day 1 with DJs, interactive AI, and digital culture showcases.
Investor & Startup Power Plays:
- Dealflow Den featured top VCs like Coinbase Ventures, Animoca Brands, and Big Brain Holdings.
- Startups pitched, networked in 1:1 sessions, and gained exclusive access to VC After Hours.
RWA Builders Summit:
- Panels explored tokenized gold, real estate, intellectual property, and stablecoin infrastructure.
- Leaders like Aaron Teng (Pudgy Penguins) and Herman Narula (Improbable) emphasized the future of true digital ownership.
From the Founder:
“IBW 2025 proved that Web3 is not just evolving—it’s maturing. With AI, RWAs, and a deeply engaged global community, we’re shaping a future that’s innovative and inclusive.”
– Erhan Korhaliller, CEO of EAK Digital & Founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week
Missed it? Don’t worry. Istanbul Blockchain Week returns in 2026—bigger, bolder, and more boundary-breaking than ever.
Follow @istanbulblockchainweek for updates.
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