Singapore’s Token2049, world’s biggest crypto event, draws 250,000 amid US policy shift



The world’s largest cryptocurrency conference, Token2049, kicked off in Singapore on Wednesday, attracting a record-breaking 25,000 attendees amid growing adoption of digital assets by institutions and individuals globally, partly driven by a friendlier regulatory environment in the US.

Participants from more than 160 countries formed a queue stretching hundreds of metres outside the Marina Bay Sands convention centre in the morning. The two-day event features five simultaneous forums and hundreds of industry-related booths, complemented by live music, coffee stands and even a tattoo station.

Donald Trump Jnr, the oldest son of US President Donald Trump and co-founder of World Liberty Financial, was among the speakers.

“It was a year ago on this very stage, they were making fun of what we’re trying to do, and now we’re the fastest-growing stablecoin ever,” he said, promoting his venture and USD1, its stablecoin, to an enthusiastic crowd. “I think we’re doing pretty good.”

The annual gathering takes place at a pivotal moment, following a shift in the US regulatory approach to the cryptocurrency industry.

The Trump administration’s supportive stance and promise to position America as a “bitcoin superpower” are opening doors for traditional institutions and investors to engage more actively with stablecoins and other crypto-based assets.

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