Abu Dhabi, UAE – On December 9th, 2024, the historic first Bitcoin MENA Conference kicked off with an exclusive side event hosted by Malak Albaw and Reni Achkar.

Co-hosted by n8 Capital, an investment firm with a focus on the convergence of AI and blockchain and announces opening of Fund I for interested investors.

This intimate networking experience will bring together hedge funds, institutional investors, and LPs for an evening of collaboration and innovation. The event was held at Paradiso on Yas Island, renowned as the home of Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi.

As the first official night of the Bitcoin MENA Conference, this gathering underscores Abu Dhabi’s emerging role as a global blockchain hub. With its favorable regulations and strategic location, the city continues to attract top-tier investors, innovators, and blockchain visionaries from around the world.

The Bitcoin MENA Conference featured a stellar lineup of speakers, including Eric Trump, Steve Witkoff, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), and BTC co-founder David Bailey. As Bitcoin reached the big milestone of $100,000Cap, the conference highlights the growing adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the Middle East. With its dynamic economy and progressive crypto regulations, the UAE is positioning itself as a leader in global financial innovation.

About Our Co-Hosts and Sponsors

n8 Capital

n8 Capital is a data-driven investment firm focused on the emerging Onchain Economy, which is enabled by the convergence of AI agents, blockchain markets & the tokenization of assets. Co-founded by Michel Rybkin and Laurin Bylica, n8 specializes in identifying transformative, high growth opportunities in this space.

n8 Capital has built and continues to expand its proprietary database consisting of off- and on-chain data, in order to train in-house AI agents on high quality, verified data sets. These provide deeper, actionable insights into the investment and risk management processes.

Learn more about n8 Capital

Bricklayer DAO

Bricklayer DAO is redefining property investment by merging blockchain agility with real estate stability. The platform eliminates barriers to institutional-grade real estate investments. Their innovative model offers unprecedented investor participation through two core tokens: MRTR, a utility token central to governance, and BRCK, a value token tied directly to real-world assets. Get in at the earliest discount $0.10 per token until 25th December before tier 1 closes. 40% already sold. 

Join their private pre-sale here

Malak Albaw is a PR advisor for AI startups, a crowdfunding expert with $5M+ raised on Kickstarter and a coach specializing in perfecting investor pitches to close funding rounds. ​

Reni Achkar is the Founder and CEO of The Social Laboratory, a web3 marketing agency renowned for its pioneering strategies tailored to accelerate early-stage startups.

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The UAE has rapidly emerged as the MENA region’s third-largest crypto economy, receiving $34 billion in crypto transactions between July 2023 and June 2024, reflecting a 42% annual growth. The region’s robust regulatory framework and investment-friendly policies continue to draw significant attention from global players.

Be part of an unforgettable evening that marks the beginning of a new chapter for Bitcoin and blockchain innovation in the MENA region. 

Together, we are shaping the future of finance and fostering a vibrant ecosystem for collaboration and growth.

For more information about the event or to RSVP, please contact [email protected]