Emre Yumlu 
The second and final day of Binance Blockchain Week 2025 began with great interest. As the doors opened in the morning, participants quickly filled the venue to hear new visions and ideas from leading figures in the industry. Throughout the event, many critical topics were discussed, including the future of crypto markets, tokenization, blockchain gaming, regulatory approaches, and decentralized finance.
Raoul Pal: “Don’t Chase Short-Term Gains”
Raoul Pal, Co-Founder and CEO of Real Vision, was one of the first standout speakers of the day. Highlighting the cyclical nature of the crypto market, Pal emphasized that investors often try to replicate others’ quick gains during altcoin seasons, which carries significant risk. According to him, a short-term trading mindset causes most investors to lose money.
He added that sticking to high-quality assets, avoiding FOMO-driven trades, and minimizing leverage are the most rational long-term strategies.
NEXPACE COO Keith Kim: The Future of Gaming Will Be On-Chain
Keith Kim, COO of NEXPACE and a key figure behind MapleStory Universe, shared crucial insights into the future of blockchain-based gaming. According to Kim, next-generation gaming ecosystems will not be built around a single developer or a single platform. Instead, a fully community-driven approach supported by open APIs and global developer networks will take shape.
He stated that a single blockchain protocol powering multiple interconnected game worlds will inevitably become the dominant model.
Tom Lee: “Ethereum Is Entering a Historic Turning Point in 2025”
Tom Lee, Chairman of Bitmine, explained why Ethereum remains the most critical blockchain from a market structure perspective. According to Lee, Ethereum is experiencing a “transformational moment” in 2025 that can be compared to major monetary shifts in history.
Lee described tokenization as the biggest growth story of the coming years, noting that the sector still holds the potential for 200x broader adoption. He also pointed out that traditional cycles in assets like copper and gold have already broken, making it possible for Bitcoin to move outside its classic four-year cycle as well.
UAE and Circle: Security, Education, and User Protection First
Faisal Al Yaaquobi, Head of the Virtual Assets Division at the UAE Ministry of Interior, and Payal Patel, VP of Risk & Compliance at Circle, discussed the emerging frameworks designed to protect users in the crypto sector.
Yaaquobi stressed that long-term trust depends on users knowing what they are buying and how to stay protected. Patel added that crypto needs to evolve into a tool that people can use as easily as metro cards or mobile payment systems.
The Rise of Perpetual DEXs: ASTER CEO Leonard Takes the Stage
In a session tailored to traders, Crypto Banter hosted a discussion with ASTER CEO Leonard on the growth of perpetual DEXs. Leonard emphasized that even high-frequency traders prioritize the safety of their funds above everything else. In his view, while capital efficiency is important, security must always come first.
A Major Announcement from First Digital CEO Vincent Chok
Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital, took the stage to announce that a live demonstration of “agentic payments” was successfully executed on BNB Chain. This milestone is seen as an important step toward the future of automated, smart contract-driven financial transactions.
The Most Anticipated Session: Bitcoin vs. Tokenized Gold
One of the most anticipated moments of the event featured a debate between Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance and Giggle Academy, and economist Peter Schiff. The key question: Will the future of the monetary system be shaped by Bitcoin or tokenized gold?
Peter Schiff argued that tokenized gold enhances the monetary properties of physical gold while maintaining its value as a safe store of wealth. He also highlighted gold’s industrial utility as a natural driver of its value.
CZ countered that Bitcoin offers instant, verifiable, on-chain settlement and is supported by a massive global community. He added that digital assets can hold significant value even without physical properties, just like major internet platforms.
End of Day 2: Event Conclusion
The second day of Binance Blockchain Week 2025 concluded with intense discussions, notable announcements, and forward-looking insights that will influence the ecosystem in the years ahead. Participants left the event with new perspectives on the future of the industry and valuable networking opportunities.
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