TOKEN2049 Dubai Postponed to 2027 Over Security Risks

Organizers of TOKEN2049, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency conferences, announced Friday that the Dubai edition originally set for April 29-30, 2026, has been postponed to April 21-22, 2027, due to escalating security risks in the United Arab Emirates stemming from regional conflicts.

The decision reverses assurances given just days earlier that the event would proceed as planned. Preparations had advanced steadily, with registrations approaching full capacity for what was expected to draw around 15,000 attendees, more than 500 exhibition booths, and over 300 speakers. In a statement, organizers emphasized safety as the top priority, noting the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East and its effects on international travel, logistics, and participant wellbeing. "We know this is disappointing news for many of you who have already made plans, and we don't take that lightly," the statement read. "Ensuring the global crypto industry can gather safely, and at the scale and quality that define TOKEN2049, remains our top priority."

The postponement follows the outbreak of hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran on February 28, 2026, which have led to Iranian...