On December 9, 2024, the inaugural Bitcoin MENA Conference commenced in Abu Dhabi, featuring an exclusive networking event hosted by Malak Albaw and Reni Achkar, co-hosted by n8 Capital. This gathering attracted hedge funds, institutional investors, and blockchain innovators, highlighting Abu Dhabi's rise as a global blockchain hub amid a significant milestone of Bitcoin reaching $100,000. The conference showcased prominent speakers, including Eric Trump and Binance's Changpeng Zhao, emphasizing the UAE's growing role in the cryptocurrency landscape with $34 billion in transactions over the past year.