The Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong gathered thousands of builders, investors, and thought leaders shaping the future of Bitcoin. Across two days, the stage was filled with diverse voices—from policymakers and technical developers to cultural influencers and high-profile names.
Setting the Stage: Vision and Ecosystem Growth
David Bailey , CEO of BTC Inc., opened and closed the event with a big-picture message: Bitcoin is not only a financial innovation but also a growing global ecosystem. His remarks framed the conference as both a checkpoint and a launching pad for the future.
Institutional, Regulatory & Treasury Insights
Speakers including @Paul Lee , Caspar Wong , Marco Lim, Abel Seow , and Clarence Shen focused on one of the biggest questions in Asia: how Bitcoin fits into institutional frameworks.
- Hong Kong was spotlighted as a regulatory hub.
- Treasury management strategies in Korea, Japan, and Thailand showed how corporates are slowly building Bitcoin into their long-term financial playbooks.
- The debate made clear: regulation and adoption must grow hand in hand.
Technology and Development: Scaling for the Future
The technical stage was buzzing with innovation.
- Janusz, Ken Liao Liao, Owen Kemeys, Evan Kaloudis, Shinobi Trollz, Eric Wall, and Lorenzo dug deep into Bitcoin’s infrastructure—covering Layer-2 scaling, ordinals, runes, custody UX, and developer tooling.
- Panels moderated by Aaron van Wirdum, with voices like Liam Eagen, Grant McCarty, and @Andrew Pantyukhin, emphasized privacy, governance, and scaling.
Takeaway: Bitcoin’s future will be written not only in price charts but also in the code and usability that developers are building today.
Education and Community
Grassroots adoption remained a priority. Leaders like@Tom McDonald, Jeremy Chian , Jimmy Kostro , and @Teruko Neriki shared how education programs across Asia are shaping the next wave of Bitcoin users.
Culture, Branding, and Media
Bitcoin isn’t just numbers and nodes—it’s culture. Sessions featuring @Erin Redwing, Dr. Khushboo Khullar , Emily Byun , @Ted Kim, @Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Tracy Hoyos-López, Esq. , and Eric Trump explored how Bitcoin intersects with fashion, art, media, and branding. The narrative of Bitcoin as a cultural force was stronger than ever.
A Fireside with CZ
@Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, joined for an intimate fireside moderated by Tyler Evans , reflecting on Bitcoin’s global trajectory and how exchanges still play a role in bridging adoption.
Eric Trump: A Bold Prediction
One of the most talked-about moments came from #EricTrump, Executive VP of the Trump Organization, covered widely by Reuters.
- He predicted that Bitcoin could reach $1 million in the coming years.
- He praised China’s growing influence in cryptocurrency, calling it “a hell of a power.”
- He underlined the Trump family’s support for Bitcoin, saying they “love” and “believe in” the community.
At the time of the conference, Bitcoin was up 18% in 2025, peaking at nearly $124,500 before settling around $110,600—a reminder of both its growth and volatility.
Final Take
Bitcoin Asia 2025 was more than just a conference. It was a crossroads of policy, innovation, culture, and bold vision. From regulators and developers to fashion leaders and political names, the message was clear: Bitcoin is no longer fringe—it’s mainstream, global, and still just beginning its journey.
