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SwapSpace Weekly Recap: Global crypto events, Bitcoin Pizza Day, and market movers

Kate Powell

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Updated: ,2 min

The crypto market saw a dynamic week, marked by major conferences, a nostalgic celebration, and promising project updates. From Dubai to New York, key events underscored ongoing innovation and growing institutional interest in digital assets. Read SwapSpace’s weekly recap to learn more.

Last week’s highlights

  • Dutch Blockchain Week 2025: the largest Web3 event in the Netherlands

The 6th edition of Dutch Blockchain Week (May 19–25) was the biggest ever, drawing global attention to Amsterdam and the Netherlands as a hub for blockchain innovation. The event featured major summits, networking sessions, and discussions on DeFi, tokenization, and regulation, underscoring the region’s growing influence in the Web3 space

  • CryptoExpo Dubai 2025 unites global industry leaders

CryptoExpo Dubai (May 21–22) brought together over 5,000 attendees from 40 countries, including representatives from Binance, OKX, and Bitfinex. The event featured 140+ speakers and nearly 100 exhibitors, focusing on blockchain innovation, DeFi, digital assets, and regulatory developments in the MENA region

  • Institutional adoption and regulation in focus at Digital Assets Week New York

Digital Assets Week New York (May 20–21) highlighted the convergence of traditional finance with crypto, with panels on regulatory clarity, investment frameworks, and cross-industry partnerships. The event reinforced the growing role of digital assets in mainstream finance

  • Major industry events drive global collaboration

The week also saw significant gatherings like Latitude59 in Estonia (May 21–23), focusing on emerging tech and digital sovereignty, and the Connected Banking Summit in Johannesburg (May 21), which explored blockchain’s role in financial inclusion and digital transformation

  • Market and community highlights

The crypto community celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day on May 22, marking 14 years since the first real-world Bitcoin transaction. Anticipation built around new project launches and integrations, including play-to-earn games and DeFi protocols, reflecting the sector’s ongoing innovation.

Last week’s stats

Top gainers

  • Hyperliquid (HYPE) – 39.87%
  • Monero (XMR) – 19.16%
  • Zcash (ZEC) – 16.66%

Top losers

  • Pyth Network (PYTH) – 18.48%
  • IOTA (IOTA) – 11.77%
  • Sui (SUI) – 11.55%

Key pairs

What to watch this week?

  • Bitcoin 2025 Conference (May 27–29, Las Vegas): A major event focused on Bitcoin adoption, featuring bootcamps, pitches, and keynotes. With BTC near all-time highs, it’s set to attract wide attention.
  • ETHPrague (May 27–29, Prague): A hub for Ethereum developers to explore governance, scalability, and cross-chain tech through workshops and hackathons.
  • Regulatory and market updates: Following Digital Assets Week NY, the ongoing focus remains on U.S. regulation and institutional adoption, with macro factors likely to impact BTC and ETH.

In summary, last week highlighted the crypto industry's growing pace, fueled by landmark events, key anniversaries, and increasing institutional involvement across major global hubs.

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