Coinfest Asia 2025 Kicks Off in Bali with Web3 Leaders, Policymakers, and Builders

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Coinfest Asia opens August 21st in Bali with a packed lineup of global executives, regulators, and builders discussing digital assets, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the future of blockchain adoption.

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What is Coinfest Asia

The two-day event, running August 21–22, brings together thousands of attendees across multiple stages, featuring discussions ranging from web3 regulation and CBDCs vs. stablecoins to DeFi risk and memecoins.

The article will be updated throughout the day.

Key Sessions Today (August 21, 2025)

2:15 PM (Dome Stage): Global Protocol, Local Rules – Angela Ang, Chengyi Ong, Nenter Chow join moderator Asih Karnengsih (Indonesia Blockchain Association) to discuss navigating web3’s regulatory maze.
2:15 PM (Arena): From Fandom to Ownership – Rich Robinson (Animoca Brands) moderates a panel on how web3 is reshaping entertainment and fan communities.
2:50 PM (Dome Stage): The Digital Cash Race: CBDC or Stablecoin? with Danielle Szetho, Nathanael Christian, Ross Edwards, and Jeff Quigley.
3:25 PM (Dome Stage): Yield, Risk, Repeat – a panel on DeFi with Rachit Agarwal, Mega Septiandara, and Alice Kim.
4:05 PM (Arena): Consent, Control, and Code – Pandu Sastrowardoyo moderates a panel on digital rights and user protection.
4:55 PM (Dome Stage): Navigating Indonesia’s Crypto and web3 Landscape featuring local industry leaders and regulators.
5:30 PM (Dome Stage): Keynote: Justin Sun – the TRON founder outlines his vision for borderless finance.
5:45 PM (Arena): Why Memecoins Refuse to Die – a discussion on the staying power of speculative tokens.

Other highlights include Amanda Cassatt’s talks on marketing and narratives, panels on tokenized assets, and a live trading competition hosted by Indonesian exchange Pintu.