Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Europe’s flagship blockchain and Web3 event, wrapped up its sixth edition at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, once again raising the bar for global industry gatherings. With over 9,600 attendees from 95 countries, including 67% C-suite executives, this year’s event underscored the growing influence of blockchain across the broader tech and financial sectors.
More than 500 speakers took the stage, including major names like Charles Hoskinson (IOHK), Monica Long (Ripple), Adam Back (Blockstream), and Clara Chappaz (France’s Minister Delegate for AI & Digital Affairs), reflecting the event’s global reach.
Spotlight: PSG × Matchain Side Event – A Landmark Moment in Sports & Web3
One of the standout moments of the week took place outside the main conference venue at the iconic Parc des Princes, where Paris Saint-Germain and Matchain hosted a special side event announcing the launch of their Joint Innovation Studio.
BeInCrypto joined as the official media partner for this exclusive gathering, which brought together sports executives, blockchain leaders, and technologists to explore the future of decentralized identity, fan engagement, and Web3 innovation in sports.
- Petrix Barbosa, CEO of Matchain, announced the initiative and celebrated Matchain’s award for Innovation of the Year, spotlighting their pioneering work in tokenized identity solutions.
- Pär Helgosson, Head of PSG Labs, emphasized PSG’s continued push to integrate Web3 technologies into fan experiences and digital strategy.
The atmosphere at the stadium matched the ambition of the project, merging cutting-edge blockchain use cases with the passion and scale of global sports. As media partner, BeInCrypto provided exclusive coverage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from this milestone event.
Exclusive Interviews with Web3 Leaders at Paris Blockchain Week
Throughout the week, the BeInCrypto team conducted high-level interviews with thought leaders and executives shaping the future of blockchain:
- Aimann Faizz, Head of Business Development at CoinGecko
- Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of Chiliz & Socios.com
- Mark Jennings, Head of European market at Gemini
- Omri Ross, Chief Blockchain Scientist at eToro
- Andrey Fedorov, Chief Marketing Officer and acting Chief Business Development Officer at STON.fi
- Pierre Samaties, CEO of Dfinity Foundation
- Alexis Yellow, Founder and Executive Chairman, Yellow
- Robby Yung, CEO, Animoca Brands
- Javier Rodriguez-Alarcon, COO, XBTO
- David Prinçay, director, Binance France
Their insights touched on everything from decentralized finance and tokenized data to semantic identity and sports monetization via blockchain.
Industry Themes and Investor Highlights
A recurring message across the conference was the resilience of blockchain technologies amid economic uncertainty and regulatory transformation. Speakers like Charles Hoskinson and Monica Long emphasized blockchain’s foundational role in shaping future financial systems.
Regulatory spats between the USA and EU have sparked lively debates, with many nodding in agreement that MICA stands as a cornerstone for clearing up the crypto circus on one side of the Atlantic. Meanwhile, the tokenization of real-world assets has become the hot new trend on the block. Following the ETF bandwagon, it appears even the old-school financial giants are seeing tokenization as their golden ticket into the crypto world.
Meme coins, those oddballs of the crypto market, continue to hold their ground as a quirky yet surprisingly significant sector, even though the recent market dip has widened the rift between the staunchly “serious” Bitcoin advocates and the more colorful meme coin enthusiasts.
Beyond the buzz of tokenization, utility coins are tiptoeing back into the spotlight, though hitting a critical mass of users is proving to be a bit like herding cats – a major roadblock on their path to stardom.
As for the tech vanguards, security and scalability remain their pet peeves, with fresh solutions popping up left and right. The ongoing tug-of-war between achieving robust decentralization and actually making these solutions user-friendly continues to fuel fiery debates among the most tech-obsessed attendees at the event.
On the investor side, the “Start in Block” pitch competition attracted 1,000+ startups and 400+ investors, with €10 million in funding up for grabs. Meanwhile, side events like AgentX, Bitcoin Investors Day, and an exclusive VIP dinner under the Louvre Pyramid kept the conversations and deal-making going beyond the conference floor.
Global Coverage & Media Reach
With more than 400 journalists attending from top global outlets, media coverage of PBW 2025 reached unprecedented levels, reinforcing its role as a platform where narratives around innovation and regulation are actively shaped.
About Paris Blockchain Week
Held annually in Paris, PBW is one of the largest and most respected events in the blockchain calendar. The 2025 edition took place April 8–10 at Carrousel du Louvre, hosting over 400 speakers and creating more than 36,000 in-app meetings, making it a global epicenter for Web3 dialogue and partnerships.
For full coverage and visuals, visit www.parisblockchainweek.com
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