This event is a strictly invite-only gathering for leaders across Japan’s crypto ecosystem, including founders, investors, and developers. By deliberately avoiding a traditional stage format, it prioritises candid, high-signal dialogue and the formation of meaningful, practical connections.

X to the Future will continue as a recurring series to become one of the key hubs within Japan’s crypto KOL network. Please stay tuned for future developments.

Event video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybr47uxsxMk

At the end of 2025, Vol. 0 was held with the support of the following projects.

Railgun

A privacy-preserving protocol that enables shielded asset transfers and anonymous DeFi transactions using zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs) across multiple EVM chains, including Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, and Arbitrum. The RAIL token is used for governance and staking, and an SDK is provided, allowing developers to easily integrate Railgun into their own applications.
https://www.railgun.org/

Grvt

A self-custodial exchange (Perpetual DEX) that combines a ZK/Validium layer with an off-chain CLOB (central limit order book), delivering high-speed, high-performance derivatives trading such as perpetual swaps and futures. Key features include strong privacy protection, regulatory compliance through a Bermuda license, and institution-grade APIs, resulting in product quality and service standards suitable for institutional investors.
https://grvt.io

Tria

A neobank that seamlessly connects crypto assets and fiat currencies. With gasless, bridge-free BestPath infrastructure, Tria enables cross-chain payments, staking, and AI-optimized swaps, and offers debit card usage in over 150 countries.
https://tria.so/

Yellow

A Layer 3 network built around state channels and smart clearing, enabling fast, low-fee cross-chain transactions through a chain-agnostic SDK. The $YELLOW token is used for fee payments, staking, and ecosystem participation. It is an open-source, modular platform supported by a global developer community.
https://www.yellow.org/

We are delighted to announce that FEB Inc. has joined as a Community Partner of ETH Tokyo ’25.
https://ethtokyo.org/

ETH Tokyo ’25 will take place in Tokyo from September 12–15, 2025, featuring both a conference and a hackathon.
• The conference will host a full day of inspiring talks, panel discussions with industry leaders, developers, and enthusiasts, along with valuable networking opportunities.
• The hackathon will bring together talented individuals to collaborate, build innovative solutions, and compete for exciting prizes.

We hold deep respect for the Ethereum ecosystem, which continues to grow organically despite the industry’s turbulence, and are proud to support ETH Tokyo ’25.

About ETH Tokyo

ETH Tokyo is a community of Tokyo-based developers and professionals, united by a shared cypherpunk ethos and optimism for the future. The initiative is dedicated to advancing the development and adoption of Ethereum, fostering collaboration and innovation at a global scale.

We are pleased to announce that Far East Blockchain has joined as the Japan Event Partner for Solana Connect Tokyo — an exclusive light dinner & networking event in the heart of Shibuya.

Taking place on the eve of SuperTokyo 2025, this event offers a rare opportunity to connect with top builders, founders, and investors in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Guests will enjoy light dinner and drinks while sparking meaningful conversations and cross-border collaborations.

Event Details:

📍 Solana Connect Tokyo

Date: February 25, 2025

Venue: Shibuya, Tokyo

Hosted by: NexoraX, Superteam Japan, Superteam Vietnam, Solashi, Relipa

Event Partners: IVC, Pacific Meta, The Metaverse Street Journal, EnsoFi, Far East Blockchain, FOMO Magazine

➡️ Register Here (Limited spots available)

We look forward to meeting you in Shibuya!

FEB is pleased to announce its official partnership with Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025, a global Web3 event to be held in Istanbul, Turkey, in June 26-27, 2025.

Through this partnership, FEB will serve as the official point of contact for sponsorships, speaker applications, and media collaborations from East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea. Companies that apply for sponsorship via FEB will receive exclusive discounts on official packages. FEB will also handle speaker nominations and media coordination through a dedicated application form.

Why Turkey? Why Now? The Rising Heat of the Turkish Web3 Market

– Crypto Transactions Surpass $170 Billion Annually

Driven by steep currency depreciation and inflation, Turkey has seen a rapid rise in crypto adoption. On-chain transaction volume now exceeds $170 billion per year, with nearly 40% of the population reported to have experience owning digital assets—making it a market with immense growth potential.

– Stronger Regulation, Higher Trust

A comprehensive licensing law enacted in 2024 has enhanced regulatory clarity, mandating exchange registration and strengthening AML and investor protection frameworks. These developments—aligned with FATF standards—have made it easier and more legitimate for overseas companies to enter the Turkish market.

– A Strategic Geopolitical Hub

Istanbul acts as a logistical and financial gateway between Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With high demand for USDT-based cross-border remittances and B2B payments, the city is a prime launchpad for regional expansion.
Vibrant Use Cases and Engaged Communities
From stablecoins and NFTs to DeFi and the CBDC “Digital Lira,” Turkey’s blockchain ecosystem is rich with use cases. A highly tech-literate youth population and active communities of developers and artists provide fertile ground for new projects to thrive.

Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025: Event Overview

Istanbul Blockchain Week is an annual global gathering of blockchain experts and innovators. Past editions have welcomed over 180 speakers—including Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and Turkish MP Ziya Altunyaldız—and attracted more than 8,000 attendees.
The 2025 edition will take place from June 26–27 in Istanbul, Turkey, the heart of the nation’s Web3 scene. The program will feature keynote speeches, panels, workshops, exhibitions, and more, offering attendees a chance to engage with the latest trends in the blockchain industry.

Official Website: https://istanbulblockchainweek.com

Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/IstanbulBlockWk

Read more about Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025 and the Turkish market in the press release below.

https://prtimes.jp/main/action.php?run=html&page=releasedetail&company_id=35299&release_id=4&owner=1

Official announcement:
X: https://x.com/teamz_inc/status/1902314109531779121
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7308079819726934016
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1382315319851153&set=a.747123020037056
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHYOM3DzIfe/

https://lu.ma/cdzeb2o0

The night was filled with exciting conversations, networking, and a celebration of decentralized innovation. To mark the occasion, guests could mint the exclusive “Arbzukiswap” NFT, and receive a special Tokyo-branded swag bag from the hosts.

We are grateful to everyone who participated and helped make this gathering a success. Events like these play a crucial role in bridging Japan’s Web3 community with the global movement.

depin:day is a global event series dedicated to exploring the frontiers of distributed physical infrastructure networks (DePINs), covering the latest trends and issues in the DePIN space, the purpose is to initiate key discussions and to foster collaboration among founders, researchers, developers, and enthusiasts.

We have decided to support depin:day Singapore as a partner as we see DePIN as an area that has a significant impact on the development of the web3 industry as a whole, and that education and awareness are essential for this area to be fully recognized and understood by the general public.

About depin:day Singapore
Dates: 20th September, 2024
Registration: https://lu.ma/depin-singapore
Participants: 1,000
Organisers: fluence (https://fluence.network/), Aethir (https://aethir.com/)
Speakers: fluence, Aethir, Helium, 1kx, Hashed, DCG, Coindesk and others
Official event page: https://depinday.xyz/singapore

The event invited KOLs, founders, media, exchanges, and VCs from the web3 industry and was created with the following supporters and partners

Supporters
Doglibre, Elixir Games, Atleta network, The Graph, kaia, Over Protocol

Media Partners
CRYPTOTIMES, New Economy, CointelegraphJp, TechFlow, Pannews, Blockmedia, Tokenpost, Coinreaders

Community Partners
AKINDO, Boarding Bridge, OtakuLabs, GuildQB, WLabs, Fomodachi Ventures

WaveHack Global is a large-scale development funding program organized by Hakuhodo Key3 and Treavry, the operator of AKINDO, Japan’s largest Web3 hackathon platform. This 6month-long initiative aims to foster the creation of groundbreaking Web3 applications globally.

The panel session shared insights and perspectives on topics such as the “Global Projects’ Evaluation for the Japanese Market” and the “Advantages and Challenges of Japanese Projects.”

For more details, please refer to the press release for the WaveHack Global WebX FINAL DEMODAY:

WaveHack Global WebX FINAL DEMODAY Press Release

DAO TOKYO 2024 is Asia’s largest international event dedicated to DAOs, bringing together top-class DAO experts and contributors from all over the globe.
Like last year, the event will take place at Kanda Myojin. The event will take place over two days and will attract 1,000 participants.

Scenes from last year’s event
▪ Video highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=845GiwwB3AU
-Video of last year’s sessions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC1D7L_slzJdxBtW0BE8l8PowlsoEdiUT
-Coverage article: https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/62692

About DAO TOKYO 2024
Date: 21 – 22 Aug
Registration: https://blocklive.io/event/dao-tokyo-2024
Organiser: Fracton Ventures
Main sponsors: Aragon, ENS, Arbitrum, Mask Network, MIDAO, KlimaDAO, Tokyo Dome, TECHFUND
https://dao-tokyo.xyz/