The Bitcoin MENA 2024 conference, held in Abu Dhabi on December 9-10, is expected to draw more than 6,000 attendees, solidifying its position as the largest Bitcoin event in the Gulf region. The conference, which kicked off on Monday, will feature Eric Trump, President-elect Donald Trump’s son, delivering the keynote speech on Tuesday. This marks a significant moment for the conference as Eric Trump’s involvement underscores the growing influence of the Trump family in the cryptocurrency world.
In addition to Eric Trump, several of Donald Trump’s key allies will also be attending, including real estate mogul Steve Witkoff. Witkoff, a co-founder of Trump’s crypto platform World Liberty Financial (WLF), which launched in September, has recently been appointed as the new White House envoy for the Middle East. His participation in the conference highlights the Trump family’s strong ties to the crypto industry.
The event will feature a “whale-only” lounge, emphasizing the growing involvement of institutional investors in the crypto space. Other notable speakers at the event include Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency community. Sun, who has faced legal challenges under the Biden administration, recently became the largest investor in WLF after purchasing $30 million in WLF tokens.
Marshall Beard, Chief Operating Officer of Gemini, remarked on the significance of the conference, stating that it reflects the rapid growth of Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry. “It’s been incredible to see the rise of Bitcoin alongside the growth of the conference,” Beard said. “Crypto became a major campaign issue in this year’s presidential election.”
The conference aligns with President Donald Trump’s earlier promises to make America the “crypto capital” of the world, with his sons Eric, Don Jr., and Barron serving as key advocates for the Trump family’s crypto initiative. Eric Trump’s involvement in the Bitcoin MENA 2024 conference is expected to attract significant attention from industry leaders and investors, signaling the region’s growing importance in the global cryptocurrency landscape.
