July 10, 2025
By Anjali Kochhar
Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organisation and a prominent voice in the American business community, is set to headline Bitcoin Asia 2025 one of the largest Bitcoin-only conferences in Asia. The event will be held on August 28 – 29, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, and is expected to attract thousands of developers, investors, entrepreneurs, and crypto enthusiasts from around the world.
His participation comes at a critical time, as Hong Kong intensifies its efforts to position itself as a global crypto hub, rivalling the United States. Under Donald Trump’s renewed pro-crypto political stance, the US is working to introduce more favourable crypto regulations, promote stablecoin adoption, and encourage blockchain innovation. Donald Trump has even declared intentions to make the United States the “crypto capital of the world” if re-elected an ambitious statement that signals serious policy backing for the digital asset industry.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong is making concrete moves. The city has licensed ten virtual asset trading platforms, introduced a clear regulatory framework, and is set to launch stablecoin regulations starting August 1, 2025. Additionally, Hong Kong’s latest Web3 policy blueprint, often referred to as “Policy Statement 2.0,” outlines strategic steps to enhance tokenisation, promote institutional participation, and attract global Web3 talent. These efforts reflect the city’s ambition to regain its position as a leading financial center for digital assets.
Eric Trump’s presence at Bitcoin Asia is more than symbolic. It reflects the growing intersection of politics, finance, and blockchain innovation. His speech is expected to highlight the role of crypto in economic transformation, the importance of regulatory clarity, and the geopolitical implications of blockchain leadership.
The event will serve as a key platform for global dialogue on the future of Bitcoin and decentralised finance. With both the US and Hong Kong ramping up their crypto initiatives, Bitcoin Asia 2025 is shaping up to be a battleground of ideas, influence, and opportunity.
As stablecoin regulations evolve and institutional adoption rises, all eyes are now on how Hong Kong and the United States will shape the next era of crypto leadership and who will take the lead in this trillion-dollar race.
About the author
Anjali Kochhar covers cryptocurrency and blockchain stories in India as well as globally. Having been in the field of media and journalism for over four years now, she has developed a sharp news sense and works hard to present information that goes beyond the obvious. She is an avid reader and loves writing on a wide range of subjects.
