Inside LONGITUDE 2025 — Security, Web3 Leaders, and the Future of Crypto

LONGITUDE by Cointelegraph returned to Abu Dhabi this December, bringing together industry leaders, builders, investors, and policymakers during Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Hosted in the heart of the UAE’s financial hub, the event focused on the most pressing issues shaping crypto today — from digital asset security and infrastructure resilience to institutional adoption and the future of Web3. This edition of LONGITUDE was held in partnership with Phemex, with a strong emphasis on security-first approaches in an increasingly complex crypto landscape. Panels and conversations explored how the industry can move beyond reactive defense models toward more sustainable, proactive solutions. In this recap video, we capture key moments from the event, highlights from expert discussions, and the atmosphere of one of Cointelegraph’s flagship global conferences — offering a snapshot of where crypto is heading next. The 7th edition of LONGITUDE brought together Anthony Scaramucci (SkyBridge), Kristin Smith (Solana Policy Institute), Eli Ben-Sasson (StarkWare), Ian Rogers (Ledger), Matthew Roszak (Hemi), Joseph Chalom (SharpLink), Reeve Collins (STBL | WeFi | ReserveOne) and other leaders shaping the future of crypto. Apply to sponsor: https://longitude.cointelegraph.com The next LONGITUDE event will take place in Hong Kong on February 12. Apply to attend at https://luma.com/syclfle9 Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: https://cointelegraph.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cointelegraph Twitter: https://twitter.com/cointelegraph Mobile app: https://linktr.ee/cointelegraph_mobile Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.