Web3 Hub Davos 2025 Monday Recap: Tokenization, Quantum Computing, and Crypto Valley’s $593B Growth

During one of the most important weeks in global affairs, CV Labs & CV VC once again hosted the Web3 Hub Davos, bringing together leading innovators in the global Web3 ecosystem. Throughout the week, attendees heard from builders, investors, academics, government officials, and others who shared their insights about the leading developments and trends within the blockchain and Web3 technology industry.

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Key Takeaways from the Hashgraph Association: Tokenization, Quantum Computing, and Sustainable Blockchain

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Kicking off the week was the Hashgraph Association, which hosted a four-hour session exploring the Hedera ecosystem. Joined on stage by Hedera partners including KPMG, PwC, and Taurus, the Hashgraph Association dove into the rising corporate adoption of blockchain and how leading industries are leveraging the Hedera blockchain. Here are our key takeaways from the Hashgraph Association session:

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Tokenized Financial Instruments Are Redefining Global Markets

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Tokenization became a well-versed topic throughout the week, with various speakers addressing its potential impact. Co-founder of Hedera, Dr. Leemon Baird, addressed the topic of tokenization during the opening fireside chat, stating, “Everything of value will end up tokenized… It’s faster, more efficient, cheaper, and more secure.”

Dr. Leemon argued that tokenization will lead to greater decentralization and democratization of financial instruments around the world, offering the public greater accessibility to invest alongside leading institutions.

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Quantum Computing Pushing the Boundaries of Technology

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In a panel discussion featuring Greg Scullard, Carlos Creus Moreira, and Olivier Roussy Newton, quantum and post-quantum computing were presented as one of the key ways of securing tomorrow’s technology.

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Carlos Creus Moreira and Olivier Roussy Newton were quick to support the future of quantum computing, stating, “Quantum computing will solve the world’s most pressing challenges” and “The exponential use cases of quantum computing are unprecedented,” respectively. Although we are still some way short of reaching the full potential of quantum and post-quantum computing, the future of cybersecurity looks promising with the continued development of these technologies.

The Potential of Blockchain Within Sustainability

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Sustainability in tech is a prominent topic featured across the board as innovators drive to find sustainable solutions for emerging technologies. Shamba Records’ George Maina identified that regenerative finance and blockchain have the potential to connect farmers to global markets, improve financing, and enable transparency. George believes, “Web3 will be the only way to create a very transparent supply chain.”

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Crypto & Politics Collide: Experts' Insights on Trump 2.0 and the Future of Crypto Regulations

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After a short networking break, the next session explored the transformative impact of institutional adoption on the cryptocurrency landscape and focused on how it’s redefining money and capital markets. With the U.S. presidential inauguration and the launch of two presidential meme coins all within a span of 48 hours, there was a lot to discuss during the session. Here are our key takeaways:

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Trump 2.0 - The New Crypto-Tech-Politics Fusion

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On the ‘Trump 2.0’ panel, speakers debated the duality of the current presidential situation for the crypto market. As Cointelegraph’s Gareth Jenkinson mentioned, “Launching a meme coin two days before becoming president takes away a lot of legitimacy that the Web3 world has been working on.” He continued, saying, “However, the Bitcoin policies that Trump has promised are very promising for the Web3 industry.”

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The Digital Economist’s Navroop Sahdev expressed a deep sense of mistrust in Trump’s administration, sarcastically arguing, “Launching this Trump meme coin is a good sign of what is to come: corruption and a shameless display of power. We’ve seen an erosion of equality standards that sets us back to World War I.”

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Ronit Ghose from Citi Bank touched on the duality of government engagement in crypto, saying, “Crypto was set up to replace the current financial system. So it’s kind of strange that people are going to the government to ask them to hold that specific currency.”

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Global Regulation: Reshaping the International Landscape

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During a dedicated regulations panel, panelists examined how regulatory bodies from across the globe will shape the future of Web3. With representation from both legal experts and Web3 innovators, the panel provided a holistic view of how varying regulations are impacting the global Web3 ecosystem.

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Lee Schneider, General Counsel at Ava Labs, believes, like many others, that attention should turn to the United States. With Trump’s reelection, Lee argued that the U.S. would be taking a different stance on crypto regulations, with potential changes from the onset. Closer to home, MME’s Dominik Hofmann identified Switzerland’s continued strong position as a leading crypto and Web3 hub in terms of regulatory clarity.

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Dominik argued that although Switzerland has not introduced new regulatory frameworks recently, the small Alpine nation has “built a very strong basis regulatory-wise and has consolidated quite a lot until now.”

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Lastly, the discussion turned to China’s developing crypto scene, an area that Animoca Brands’ Evan Auyang believes is ripe for growth. Evan highlighted the potential for competition due to China’s geopolitical standpoint, arguing for “a fight for a neutral financial system.”

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Crypto Valley's $593B Boom: Highlights from the CV VC Top 50 VIP Dinner

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After a successful first day at the Web3 Hub Davos, it was time for our annual CV VC Top 50 VIP Dinner. Industry leaders and politicians donned their finest outfits to hear exclusive insights from the CV VC Top 50 Report 2024. Our Founder & CEO, Mathias Ruch, presented the key findings of the report, notably the total valuation of Crypto Valley’s TOP 50 ($593B, a 55% increase compared to last year), the total number of unicorns (17), and the total amount of blockchain venture funding raised ($586M).

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Heinz Tännler, President of the Swiss Blockchain Federation, shared three key priorities that require deeper discussion: regulatory advancements in cross-border custody, activities on public blockchains, and stablecoin supervision.

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Lastly, Mathias Ruch hosted a special fireside chat with Matthias Imbach, CEO of Sygnum, to discuss Sygnum’s rise to Crypto Valley’s newest unicorn. Attending guests were treated to a classy three-course dinner and ample opportunities to connect with C-level executives from Crypto Valley’s leading Web3 companies.

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Thank you to our partners

Thank you to our event partners, whose support and collaboration made the Web3 Hub Davos 2025 an incredible success. From enabling insightful discussions to creating unforgettable networking opportunities, our partners play a crucial role in shaping a thriving global Web3 community.

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