Paris, France, April 14, 2025 — The sixth edition of Paris Blockchain Week, Europe’s leading blockchain and Web3 event, concluded successfully at the historic Carrousel du Louvre, setting a new benchmark for industry gatherings. The event attracted over 9, 600 attendees from 95 countries, with a notable 67% comprising C-suite executives, underscoring blockchain’s growing strategic importance in global business leadership. Featuring more than 500 prominent speakers worldwide, including blockchain pioneers such as Charles Hoskinson (CEO and Founder of IOHK), Adam Back (Co-founder and CEO of Blockstream), Monica Long (President of Ripple), and Clara Chappaz (France’s Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence & Digital Affairs), the event delivered deep insights and influential discussions reflecting diverse expertise and high-calibre participation. The event’s dynamic and interactive atmosphere was emphasized by facilitating over 36, 000 meetings through the official networking app, fostering numerous opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and partnership. A key focus throughout the week was the crypto industry’s resilience amid geopolitical challenges. In his keynote, Charles Hoskinson highlighted blockchain and cryptocurrency’s potential to strengthen amid increasing global conflicts and economic instability, reinforcing blockchain’s vital role in economic security. Monica Long echoed this outlook, emphasizing crypto technologies’ permanence and critical role in evolving global financial infrastructure despite market volatility.

The event also spotlighted Europe’s proactive regulatory stance with extensive discussions on MiCA, the continent’s comprehensive framework positioning it as a leading hub for responsible crypto innovation. Investors Day at Paris Blockchain Week reinforced its status as a crucial platform, bringing together over 1, 000 startups competing in the “Start in Block” contest, evaluated by 400+ top investors vying to allocate more than €10 million in funding and prizes. This dynamic environment enabled startups to showcase innovations and foster strategic collaborations with financial leaders and technologists. Beyond conferences, Paris Blockchain Week 2025 included exclusive sessions enriching the experience: Bitcoin Investors Day offered deep insights into Bitcoin’s evolving financial role; AgentX explored decentralized AI agents through expert panels and project showcases; a VIP Dinner under the Louvre’s glass Pyramid enabled elite networking; a pre-event Hackathon united developers to create impactful blockchain solutions; and the Official Afterparty at La Machine Du Moulin Rouge provided a vibrant closing celebration fostering lasting connections. Media presence reached new heights with over 400 journalists from major global outlets—including CNBC, Forbes, Financial Times, Thomson Reuters, Coindesk, Cointelegraph, and The Block—delivering extensive coverage that amplified dialogue on blockchain’s transformative potential worldwide. About Paris Blockchain Week Held April 8–10, 2025 at the Carrousel du Louvre, Paris Blockchain Week stands as Europe’s premier blockchain and Web3 convergence, uniting leading innovators, thought leaders, and industry drivers. Committed to advancing innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, PBW is the definitive platform shaping the future of blockchain technologies. The sixth edition featured over 400 speakers, including notable figures such as Charles Hoskinson (Input | Output), Adam Back (Blockstream), David Ripley (Kraken), Eric Anziani (Crypto. com), Clara Chappaz (French Government), Caroline Butler (BNY), Silvio Micali (Turing Award Winner), Monica Long (Ripple), Kristen Nachtman (Goldman Sachs), Eric Demuth (Bitpanda), and Zack Chestnut (JP Morgan). For more information and event photos, visit the official website: https://www. parisblockchainweek. com/