CryptoAI Summit 2025 successfully concluded: Focusing on the integration of traditional finance and cryptocurrency

Author: Bitpush News

On May 10, 2025, the CryptoAI Summit 2025, hosted by Bitpush and co-organized by TCFA, successfully concluded in New York.

The summit focused on "The Integration of AI and Cryptocurrency Technology," inviting nearly 30 experts from top institutions such as Coinbase, Citigroup, Cantor Fitzgerald, MSCI, Columbia, and the Solana Foundation to discuss cutting-edge topics including digital assets, artificial intelligence, regulatory trends, Web3 infrastructure, and the investment ecosystem.

This was a high-density clash of ideas connecting tradition and the future, capital and technology, with a day full of valuable insights and a vibrant atmosphere.

Opening Remarks

The summit was inaugurated with remarks by Bitpush Managing Editor May Liu and TCFA Chair Joy Zhang, emphasizing the necessity and urgency of "cross-border dialogue," encouraging the finance and innovation sectors to "break boundaries and move towards integration."

Keynote Speech: Global Trading in the Era of Digital Assets

The keynote speech was delivered by John D'Agostino, Head of Institutional Strategy at Coinbase, with Joy Zhang as the host.

John explored how institutional funds are adapting to the structural changes of the crypto era, analyzing macro policies, the flow of institutional funds, and the evolution of market structures. He provided deep insights into the entry logic and risk preferences of traditional institutions under the trend of AI and crypto integration, sharing the shift in strategy from Wall Street to crypto institutions, and pointed out that clearer regulations are a prerequisite for large-scale institutional entry.

John noted that in the coming years, stablecoins, on-chain settlement, and AI-driven trading systems will become major focuses of capital markets.

Panel 1: Regulation and Deregulation - Crypto Challenges in the Trump Era

Moderated by Wilfred Daye (CEO of Sylvanus), the panel included guests Ivan Zhang (Co-founder of PennyWorks), Jue Wang (Legal Director of BitMart), Hao Wu (CEO of Clouder Power), and Winston Ma (Co-founder of Dragon AI).

The discussion covered stablecoin legislation, state-level Bitcoin reserve policies in the U.S., trends in sovereign fund investments, and the prospects for DeFi legalization. The guests pointed out that "the U.S. has an onion structure of crypto regulation—multi-layered and intertwined, but with a clear direction: institutionalization."

Fireside Chat: Reconstructing the World View of AI + Crypto

A remote conversation between Maggie Wang, Managing Director at Citigroup and TCFA President-Elect, and Kathryn Zhao, Global Electronic Trading Director at Cantor Fitzgerald.

Kathryn analyzed the bidirectional relationship of "how AI can enhance the crypto user experience and how crypto can reinforce the trust mechanism of AI models" from the perspectives of trading practices, cross-asset arbitrage, and AI-Agent applications. Her concept of "AI agents + blockchain identity verification" sparked widespread interest.

Panel 2: Crossing AI Boundaries - Innovation Trends and Real Challenges

Moderated by Maggie Wang, the panel featured guests Zhou (Jo) Yu (Professor at Columbia), Dr. Tao Cheng (former Senior Analyst and AI Director at Ally), Ken Huang (CEO of DistributedApps.ai), and Dr. Jay Zou (CTO of NBW).

The guests envisioned the democratization path of AI from perspectives such as "large model construction," "decentralized computing networks," and "privacy data training mechanisms." Jo Yu emphasized that "next-generation AI tools should be shaped by developers and the community, rather than dominated by monopolies."

Panel 3: Ethereum vs. Solana - The Performance Battle of Web3

Moderated by Lincoln Murr, Head of AI Products at Coinbase, the technical clash included Han Liu (Founder of BitFi), Chaz (Founding Engineer of Solayer), and Jiani Chen (Growth Lead at Solana Foundation).

From TPS to developer ecosystems, the Solana side emphasized "performance and cost," while the Ethereum camp highlighted "stability and security." The guests believed that whoever can integrate the strongest liquidity will win the long-term favor of developers. The sharp viewpoints made this one of the most technically charged dialogues of the event.

Panel 4: Finding the Next 100x Coin - The Art of Speculation

Moderated by Jessica Y, CEO of MetaEra, the panel included Tian Zeng (Co-CIO of Third Eye), George Cao (Chairman of AscendEX), and Sichao Yang (CTO of OORT).

The participants candidly stated that "speculation is not the original sin; cognitive and information gaps are the core alpha." In an era driven by narratives, institutions prefer to position high-volatility assets through structured products, while retail investors need to focus on position management; how to "invest early," "invest correctly," and "hold on" became a common topic for both retail and institutional investors.

Panel 5: Venture Capital in the Age of AI and Crypto

Moderated by renowned entrepreneur and investor Bianca Chen, the panel featured Keith Chen (Partner at SNZ Capital), Seamon Chan (Founding Partner at Palm Drive Capital), and Elaine Yang (Founder of Satoshi Lab) sharing their investment experiences.

The guests unanimously pointed out that today's VCs need to understand AI model structures, on-chain incentive mechanisms, and human behavior simultaneously. The integration of AI and crypto is reshaping the rhythm of investment and the logic of project evaluation. Additionally, sovereign funds from the Middle East and Asia are returning to the Web3 investment chain, particularly focusing on AI infrastructure and Layer 1 protocols.

Panel 6: AI Agents + Meme Coins - The Next Generation of Market Makers?

Moderated by Stephen Wang, Founder and CEO of Abel AI, the panel included Xi Chen (Professor at NYU), Joanna Zeng (CEO of SOON Network), Weiyee In (CIO of Protego Trust), and Biwei Huang (Professor at UCSD and CTO of Abel.ai).

The intersection of meme culture and AI trading agents became the new narrative focus. The discussion covered "Can AI become an assistant for on-chain users?" "Can memes evolve into cultural assets?" and "Do smart agents change market microstructure?" Beyond the main topics, the guests also delved into discussions on AI model security, data misuse, and AI trust verification mechanisms. The consensus was that transparency, verifiability of behavior, regulation, and data traceability are key to the future integration of AI and finance.

The Excitement Continues

The CryptoAI Summit 2025 has successfully concluded, but the ideas and content continue to ferment.