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Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge Returns to Power the Next Era of Digital Assets
Dubai, UAE, 10th October 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, As the global digital finance evolution accelerates, Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge returns to Dubai Harbour from 12-15 October 2025, convening international innovators, startups, regulators, investors, and tech leaders during Expand North Star, the world’s largest startup and investor connector event powered by GITEX GLOBAL.
Hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Expand North Star celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025 and welcomes the entire global tech community throughout its four-day duration. It presents participants with a unified platform to explore funding, scaling, and deal flow opportunities while showcasing industry best practices and driving inclusive digital growth across emerging and established markets.
A key feature of the 2025 programme is Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge, the region’s premier blockchain and fintech gathering, established as the single destination where blockchain, fintech, and Web3 unite with the wider innovation ecosystem. From embedded payments and Web3 banking to open finance, AI-driven platforms, and beyond, the summit aims to redefine finance through blockchain and inspire the creation of next-generation financial systems.
This year’s centrepiece is the Digital Assets Forum, sponsored by YPAY, convening regulators, banks, investors, and innovators to examine the new market structure of finance. Attendees will gain exclusive access to a one-day deep dive into CBDCs and stablecoins, tokenised capital markets, cross-border regulation, inclusive payment systems, and AI’s pivotal role in risk and compliance.
Across the exhibition and conference stages, participants can expect exclusive insights on policy, regulation, and enterprise adoption alongside product showcases and live demos that connect corporate innovation teams with disruptive technologies. Investor matchmaking will facilitate one-to-one meetings between founders and global capital, while a curated demo program spotlights the newest market deployment breakthroughs.
Startups exhibiting at Expand North Star will be automatically enrolled in the Supernova Challenge, the world’s largest startup pitch competition and a launchpad propelling high-growth ventures. Finalists will pitch live before global judges, tech media, and leading investors, competing for their share of a US$214,000 equity-free prize pool. Additionally, Headline, Gold, and Bronze Sponsors anchor this year’s agenda: Ruya as Headline Sponsor, OKX as Gold Sponsor, and DKK Partners as Bronze Sponsor, with YPAY supporting the Digital Assets Forum.
Christoph Koster, CEO of Ruya, said: “We’re excited to take part in Fintech Surge and the Future Blockchain Summit in Dubai this year. These events provide an ideal platform to highlight how ethical Islamic Finance, fintech, and blockchain technologies come together to deliver integrated solutions.”
Reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global meeting point for digital assets, visionary leaders from exchanges, foundations, and enterprise Web3 will appear on stage. Speakers include Jimmy Su, Chief Security Officer – Binance, Eric Piscini, CEO – Hashgraph, Oliver Stauber, CEO – KuCoin, Lily Liu, President – Solana Foundation, and Kevin Lee, Chief Business Officer – Gate.
Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge invites founders, corporates, regulators, and investors to join a programme designed to move the market forward, with sessions, showcases, and structured connections that translate ideas into action.
For event registration and information, please visit the official website.
About Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge
Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge is the MENA region’s most immersive large-scale blockchain event and leading fintech exhibition. Capitalising on Dubai’s status as a global Web3 hub, the event will unite the entire blockchain and finance ecosystem and provide a leading platform to foster collaboration. Powered by GITEX GLOBAL, the eighth edition of Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge will bring together more than 1,000 investors, 150 exhibitors, and 120 speakers from across the world at the iconic Dubai Harbour, from 12-17 October 2025. It will take place alongside Expand North Star, GITEX Impact, Fintech Surge, and Marketing Mania.
About Expand North Star
Expand North Star 2025, the world’s largest startup and investor connector event, convenes leading founders, VCs, tech innovators, and ecosystem enablers at Dubai Harbour from 12-15 October 2025. Hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Expand North Star features four co-located events: Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge, GITEX IMPACT, and Marketing Mania. This year’s 10th edition welcomes over 1,800 global startup exhibitors, 1,000 investors, and 350 speakers from 100 countries. The show is inspired by the world largest tech show, GITEX GLOBAL, which takes place at DWTC from 13-17 October 2025.
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Biznana Launches 100M Meme Contest to Celebrate the Power of Community and Creativity
Dubai, UAE, 10th October 2025, The meme world just got a whole lot more exciting as Biznana, the latest entrant in the meme coin revolution, officially announced its 100 Million $BIZNA Meme Contest. Designed to celebrate creativity, humour, and community spirit, the contest invites meme lovers from around the globe to unleash their imagination and win from a massive 100,000,000 $BIZNA prize pool.
As the crypto market evolves, Biznana stands out with its fresh, community-first approach — a perfect blend of fun, reward, and blockchain innovation. Positioned as a meme token built on humour and human connection, Biznana aims to unite the global crypto community under one simple philosophy: “Fresh. Fun. Unstoppable.”
About the Contest: 100 Million $BIZNA Up for Grabs
To kick off its community engagement phase, Biznana has launched the 100M Meme Contest, a global campaign that rewards creativity and originality. Participants are encouraged to create and share memes featuring the iconic Biznana mascot — the banana-in-a-suit character that symbolises confidence, fun, and the boldness of the meme culture.
The contest will run in three exciting rounds, each designed to highlight different forms of creativity.
Currently, Round 1 is live, focusing entirely on meme creation.
Round 1 Theme: “Create the Funniest Biznana Meme Ever!”
Participants can use the official Biznana mascot and craft hilarious, relatable, or crypto-themed memes. The most creative entries will win from the 100 Million $BIZNA prize pool, with 10 top winners to be announced.
How to Participate in Round 1
Getting started is easy — the contest is open to everyone.
Participants just need to follow these simple steps:
1️⃣ Follow Biznana’s official X account
2️⃣ Join the official Telegram channel to stay updated on contest news
3️⃣ Download the Biznana mascot from the official website
4️⃣ Create your funniest meme featuring the Biznana character
5️⃣ Post your meme on X, tag @biznana_meme, and use the hashtags #BiznanaMeme and #BiznanaMemeWar
6️⃣ DM your tweet link to the Biznana Official X account for an official entry.
7️⃣ Don’t forget to like, comment, and retweet the official contest post to qualify
It’s that simple — follow, create, post, and win
Rewards and Recognition
The best 10 meme creators will share from the grand 100 Million $BIZNA prize pool.
Winners will be officially announced on October 17, 2025, through Biznana’s social channels, including X and Telegram.
Beyond the rewards, the contest aims to spotlight creative minds, turning the community into active contributors to Biznana’s growing global presence. Each meme, story, or video created during these rounds will be a part of Biznana’s journey to becoming a household name in the meme coin ecosystem.
Why This Contest Matters
In a time when the crypto market is crowded with repetitive projects, Biznana’s contest stands out as a movement — not just a campaign.
It’s about empowering the community to be a part of something fun, inclusive, and creative.
Every meme shared is a story told, and every participant contributes to shaping Biznana’s identity as the next big meme project to watch.
The Biznana Army — as the growing fanbase proudly calls itself — continues to expand rapidly across social media. Through the contest, Biznana aims to build a strong, engaged, and loyal community that thrives on laughter, innovation, and rewards.
A Glimpse into What’s Next
While Round 1 focuses on memes, upcoming rounds will challenge participants to dive deeper into Biznana’s world.
Round 2 will revolve around storytelling — encouraging users to continue Biznana’s journey through creative narratives.
Round 3 will invite the community to create short videos and reels using the Biznana mascot, pushing the boundaries of meme creativity.
Each round brings the community closer to Biznana’s ultimate goal — creating a project that blends crypto culture with creativity and community spirit.
Final Words
Biznana’s 100M Meme Contest isn’t just another marketing event — it’s the start of something viral, exciting, and truly community-driven.
With memes as the universal language of the internet, Biznana is here to make every laugh count — and reward it too
Round 1 is now live.
It’s your time to shine, laugh, and earn.
So what are you waiting for?
Join the Meme War. Create. Share. Win.
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QuirinPrivatbank Launches AI Driven “Goldgräber Programm” to Forge Strategic Path into North America
Berlin, 10th October 2025, Germany’s leading private bank, QuirinPrivatbank, has unveiled its new strategic initiative—the “Goldgräber-Programm.” The program, whose name conveys a focused pursuit of new opportunities, marks the bank’s strategic entry into the Canadian and U.S. markets, opening a new chapter in its international growth. Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to be the cornerstone of this expansion, fueling every aspect from market penetration to client service delivery.
A Solid European Foundation for Global Ambitions
Built on the core values of “transparency, independence, and client-centricity,” QuirinPrivatbank has established a robust network across Germany and key European financial hubs. Its expertise in wealth management, asset allocation, and cross-border finance has earned it deep client trust—a solid springboard for its overseas growth.
“Goldgräber-Programm”: Strategic Vision and Objectives
The program represents a strategic evolution for the bank, focused on three key pillars:
- Deepening the North American footprint: Offering cross-border financial services to existing European clients while cultivating new client segments in Canada and the U.S.
- Building a global financial bridge: Enabling North American clients to seamlessly access European capital markets and receive high-quality, tailored financial solutions.
- Cultivating an international team: Establishing a North American representative office and recruiting local experts to work in concert with the European headquarters, ensuring consistent service standards worldwide.
AI at the Core
Unlike traditional expansion models, the “Goldgräber-Programm” is deeply integrated with AI:
- Intelligent Marketing: Utilizing AI-driven data analytics and predictive modeling to precisely identify and engage high-net-worth clients in North America.
- Personalized Services: Deploying intelligent advisory systems to create customized asset allocation plans based on client preferences and risk profiles.
- Risk and Compliance: Implementing real-time AI monitoring and compliance checks to ensure transparent and secure cross-border operations.
- Collaborative Empowerment: Enabling seamless communication and knowledge sharing between European and North American teams via an AIpowered collaboration platform.
North America: A Strategic Imperative
With mature capital markets and a substantial high-net-worth population, Canada and the U.S. represent a critical stage for global financial players. For QuirinPrivatbank, this is not only a high-potential market but also a vital test of its global strategy and operational capability. The bank’s management stated, “North America is central to our global blueprint. Through the ‘Goldgräber-Programm,’ we aim to become the most trusted partner for our clients’ international asset allocation.”
A Phased and Measured Rollout
The program will be executed in three phases:
- Phase 1: Establish a North American representative office, conduct market research and regulatory preparations, and build the AI data platform.
- Phase 2: Recruit local talent and launch AI-powered client service and advisory systems, with an initial focus on wealth management.
- Phase 3: Fully roll out AI-enhanced cross-border financial products to facilitate a two-way flow of resources between European and North American clients.
Throughout this process, QuirinPrivatbank will strengthen collaboration with local financial institutions and regulators to ensure full compliance and operational transparency.
The Future: German Heritage Meets a Global Vision
Known for its prudent stewardship, QuirinPrivatbank remains committed to “independence, transparency, and client-first” principles. The “GoldgräberProgramm” reflects not only its commitment to internationalization but also its innovative fusion of AI with traditional finance.
As management emphasized, “Our goal extends beyond market entry. We are combining the resilience of German banking with the transformative power of AI to deliver smarter, more efficient financial services for clients worldwide.”
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Rediscovering the Unsung Architects of Archaeology: Lindsay Martel Montgomery’s Research Reveals Hidden Histories of the New Deal Era
Michigan, US, 10th October 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Archaeologist and anthropologist Lindsay Martel Montgomery, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, is bringing new depth to the history of American archaeology. Her recent research at the Arizona State Museum uncovers the overlooked contributions of Indigenous workers whose knowledge, skill, and labor were vital to New Deal-era archaeological projects. By centering these narratives, Montgomery’s work challenges traditional accounts of the discipline and calls for a more inclusive recognition of the people who built its foundations.
Revisiting Forgotten Histories
Montgomery’s research focuses on two key archaeological sites excavated during the 1930s and 1940s: Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark in Fort Apache and Wupatki National Monument near Flagstaff, Arizona. Both projects were funded by major federal initiatives, including the Civilian Conservation Corps–Indian Division (CCC–ID) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA). These programs provided critical employment during the Great Depression and helped establish modern preservation methods.
However, the official histories of these excavations often highlight the achievements of primarily male academic archaeologists while minimizing the central role of Indigenous participants in these university-led teams. Montgomery’s work reframes these projects by uncovering the experiences of this often overlooked work force in American history.
“The story of American archaeology has too often been told from the top down,” Montgomery said. “By revisiting these archives, we begin to see that the discipline’s success depended on the contributions of Indigenous and Black workers, some of whom were women, who brought knowledge and technical skill to every excavation.”
Kinishba Ruins: The Apache Legacy
At Kinishba Ruins, located on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, the excavation led by Byron Cummings of the University of Arizona between 1938 and 1939 relied on a team of approximately twelve Apache workers. Supported by the CCC–Indian Division, these laborers excavated, stabilized, and reconstructed ancestral pueblo room blocks dating between 800 and 1400 CE.
Montgomery’s archival research reveals how the Apache crew’s craftsmanship and familiarity with the local landscape ensured the stability of the site’s structures—many of which still stand today. The Kinishba project also reveals layered histories of Indigenous land use and occupation, as White Mountain tribal members worked to preserve Ancestral Puebloan structures occupied centuries prior to the formation of reservation in 1891.
“These workers were not just participants in archaeology,” Montgomery explained. “They actively shaped the modern cultural heritage landscape that we experience across the United States todaye.”
Wupatki National Monument: Rewriting the Narrative
At Wupatki National Monument, excavations were directed by Harold Colton of the Museum of Northern Arizona between 1933 and 1942. The project, supported by the CCC–Indian Division and the National Park Service, engaged Indigenous and local laborers in excavation, mapping, and restoration.
While these efforts were documented in reports and photographs, the individuals who carried out the work were rarely credited. Yet Montgomery’s research shows that these laborers were essential to the success of the project. Their skill and knowledge—particularly in masonry and site stabilization—shaped how Wupatki was interpreted and preserved.
Montgomery noted, “When we read between the lines of official records, we see a history of collaboration, adapatation, and resilience. These projects were never just about uncovering Indigenous sites; they were a collective effort to ensure community well being in the face of socio-economic hardship p.”
A Decolonial Reinterpretation
Lindsay Montgomery’s research reframes these New Deal-era projects through a decolonial lens, highlighting both their opportunities and contradictions. The CCC–Indian Division offered Indigenous communities employment and technical training, yet decision-making power remained concentrated in the hands of academically-trained archaeologists and government officials.
Despite these structural limitations, Indigenous and Black workers exercised autonomy within these projects, bringing to these projects their own logics for participation, skill sets, and cultural practices . Their contributions demonstrate how marginalized communities have always shaped archaeology—not simply as subjects of study, but as co-creators of knowledge.
“Federal archaeology programs of the 1930s reflected both progress and inequality,” Montgomery said. “They created jobs but also reinforced hierarchies. My goal is to shed light on the daily lives of the people who made those projects possible and to ensure their names and stories are remembered.”
Reclaiming the Historical Record
At the Arizona State Museum, Montgomery analyzed field reports, newspapers, letters, and photographs that offer a fuller picture of these projects. These materials reveal not only technical details but also the human networks that sustained them.
Through this work, Montgomery aims to challenge the assumption that archaeology’s progress was driven solely by scholars and institutions. Instead, she presents it as a collective enterprise fueled by various and often divergent rationales for participation..
Her research also connects the Arizona case studies to a broader pattern across North America, where New Deal programs relied heavily on Indigenous and Black labor to excavate and restore cultural sites. These workers’ efforts helped shape the field’s technical evolution and the creation of national heritage sites, even if their names remain absent from published histories.
Impact and Future Directions
Montgomery’s findings are already inspiring new conversations about ethics and recognition within archaeology. By highlighting the unacknowledged contributors to New Deal projects, her work encourages museums, universities, and heritage organizations to reassess their archives and exhibits. She advocates for greater transparency in authorship, credit, and narrative representation.
“The act of uncovering these hidden histories is transformative,” Montgomery reflected. “It reminds us that at its core archaeology is not just about artifacts—it’s about people, relationships, and memory. Acknowledging those who built this field changes how we understand its past and its future.”
Looking ahead, Montgomery plans to expand her research beyond Arizona to include similar projects in Georgia, Oklahoma, Indiana, and New Mexico a. Through deep archival work and discussions with descendants,, she hopes to bring these individual stories into the spotlight and to write a new history of archaeology centered on BIPOC labor.
A Path Toward Inclusive Archaeology
Lindsay Martel Montgomery’s work contributes to a growing movement to decolonize archaeology and make it more inclusive, ethical, and community-centered. Her research reaffirms that the discipline’s foundations rest not only in academic theories but in the lived experiences and hands-on expertise of those who shaped its early development.
By rediscovering these unsung architects of archaeology, Montgomery is helping to redefine the discipline’s legacy. Her work invites a future in which archaeology is not simply about studying the past, but about understanding how the past continues to live through the communities who built it.
About Lindsay Martel Montgomery
Lindsay Martel Montgomery is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Toronto. She earned her Ph.D. in Anthropology from Stanford University and specializes in Indigenous archaeology, heritage ethics, and community-based research. Her projects across North America have advanced models of trauma-informed practice, Indigenous data governance, and collaborative heritage management. Montgomery’s leadership as a scholar, educator, and consultant has made her a recognized voice in the movement to decolonize archaeology.
For more information, please feel free to visit https://www.lindsay-montgomery.com/
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