The crypto world has turned its eyes to Dubai today as Binance Blockchain Week officially opens its doors. Kicking off this Friday, November 21, the event has drawn a heavy-hitting lineup of government officials, tech pioneers, and market movers to debate the future of the digital economy.
The heavyweights take the stage
The agenda is headlined by two of the most anticipated moments in recent crypto history. For the first time in the region, Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy) will take the stage to deliver his “Undeniable Case for Bitcoin” keynote, followed by a live AMA.
However, the session generating the most buzz is the “clash of assets”: a debate between CZ and vocal Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff. The two will argue on the topic of “Bitcoin vs. Tokenized Gold,” a showdown that promises fireworks as they debate the ultimate store of value.
Titans of industry and state
The event isn’t just about market speculation. His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s Minister of State for AI, is set to open the main stage, reinforcing the Emirates’ position as a global sanctuary for Web3 innovation.
Following the government address, a powerful panel featuring Brad Garlinghouse from Ripple, Lily Liu from Solana Foundation, and Richard Teng from Binance will dissect the next phase of industry growth. They aim to focus on how to onboard the next billion users in a regulated world.
Looking towards 2026
Beyond the big names, the conference is diving deep into macro trends. Real Vision’s Raoul Pal and former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan are scheduled to map out the future, covering everything from “The Network State” to the alpha trends shaping 2026. With discussions ranging from real-world asset tokenization to the “Humans of Binance” user stories, the week promises to be a defining moment for the crypto calendar.
