# The Cymes joins Crypto Expo Europe 2026 as an official partner

Big news for us — The Cymes is now an official partner of Crypto Expo Europe 2026, the largest crypto & blockchain conference in Eastern Europe. 

On March 1–2, 2026, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bucharest will turn into a two-day crypto capital. Get ready for 3,000+ attendees, more than 5,000 sqm of expo space, and even a 250-room hotel takeover. For two days, the entire venue becomes a living ecosystem of Web3.

### Speakers you don’t usually get in one room

The 2026 lineup already includes heavyweight names:

* Justin Sun, Founder of TRON
* Ilie (Elijah) Puscas, Regional Manager CEE at Binance
* Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder of The Sandbox
* Ignacio Aguirre Franco, CMO at Bitget
* Anthony Karakai, Global Head of Brand, Partnerships & Events at KuCoin

It’s a mix of exchanges, blockchain platforms, policy experts and product leaders — which means you will hear strategy, regulation, and real market insight.

Full speaker list: <https://cryptoexpoeurope.com/speakers>

### What to expect

Over two packed days, the program moves fast. You go from seminars and project presentations — where teams share real updates and case studies — to a large-scale expo area filled with platforms, tools, and Web3 products ready for live demos and conversations.

When executives, founders, investors, and operators share the same space, discussions naturally move beyond small talk.

Buy tickets: <https://cryptoexpoeurope.com/checkout>

### Why this partnership matters to us

We believe in supporting platforms where real conversations happen — where ideas turn into collaborations and collaborations turn into projects.

Crypto Expo Europe 2026 is exactly that kind of space.

We’re proud to be part of it and excited to meet the global crypto community in Bucharest this March.

See you there.

Big news! The Cymes is now an official partner of Crypto Expo Europe 2026. Join us in Bucharest on March 1–2 for a 3,000-person Web3 takeover featuring leaders from TRON, Binance, Bitget, and KuCoin.

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# PlanX 2026 brings global founders and investors to Dubai this April

A must-visit global event for founders, investors, and advisors thinking beyond borders is coming to Dubai this spring.

PlanX 2026 will take place on April 27–28, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre, bringing together more than 3,000 participants from across the global business ecosystem. The conference is designed for those seeking flexibility, resilience, and strategic optionality in an increasingly unpredictable world.

As global wealth taxes rise, financial regulations tighten, and geopolitical uncertainty continues to reshape markets, many founders, and enterprises are rethinking the risks of relying on a single jurisdiction. PlanX addresses this shift by focusing on structures that help businesses and individuals stay adaptable, protected, and in control.

The event offers access to a curated environment representing over $10B in capital and enterprise value, connecting high-intent attendees with experienced advisors, investors, and solution providers. The emphasis is on practical conversations, direct connections, and clear next steps — moving beyond theory toward execution.

The two-day program features 50+ speakers and is built around the four pillars of the PlanX Playbook: Citizenship, Compliance, Capital, and Commerce. Topics include second residency options, asset protection, offshore banking, compliant tax strategies, crypto and Web3, digital assets, stablecoins, AI, and cross-border operations.

Attendees will also have access to 70+ exhibitors and curated deal rooms, creating a high-trust environment for networking, collaboration, and deal-making. Targeted touchpoints and curated introductions help ensure conversations are relevant and outcome-driven.

Dubai provides a natural setting for a global conference of this scale. Home to more than 81,000 millionaires and ranked among the top 20 cities worldwide by millionaire population in 2025 (Henley & Partners), the city offers a strategic location between Europe, Asia, and Africa, alongside zero income tax, pro-business regulation, and world-class infrastructure.

PlanX 2026 is a platform for building resilient, borderless setups and making informed global decisions.

### Why You Should Join PlanX 2026

PlanX 2026 is designed for those who seek clarity in a complex global environment. Instead of surface-level discussions, the event offers structured insights, vetted expertise, and real-world use cases that can be applied immediately. It provides a space to understand where global finance, mobility, and compliance are heading and how to position yourself ahead of change. With curated networking, high-level speakers, and a strong focus on execution, PlanX helps turn global uncertainty into informed, strategic choice.

For more information, visit [www.planxconf.com](http://www.planxconf.com/).

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# Identity Inflation: Why the Tech Market Never Wants You to Feel "Finished"

Have you ever wondered why, despite every AI tool you adopt and every productivity "hack" you master, that feeling of "I’ve made it" never actually arrives?

There is a calculated reason for that: The market thrives on you feeling like a "Beta Version" of yourself. We are living in an era of Identity Inflation, where our "Self" has become a product with an expiration date, just like an old iPhone.

### From Stable Foundations to "Liquid Modernity"

A few decades ago, professional identity was relatively solid. You became an architect, a doctor, or a craftsman, and that was your foundation. You were "okay" simply because of your presence and your mastery.

Today, we have entered what sociologist Zygmunt Bauman called "Liquid Modernity." In this state, nothing holds its shape. Jobs, technologies, and social structures are in constant flux. Because the world is "liquid," the market insists that your identity must be fluid, too.

* The Logic: You buy a product once. You buy a transformation forever.
* The Result: You are treated like an iPhone 10 in a world that just announced the iPhone 17. You are still functional, but the market whispers: "You are obsolete. You need an update."

### The "Burnout Society" of Endless Upgrading

Under the guise of "self-growth," we are being fed the idea that our current self is insufficient. Philosophers like Byung-Chul Han describe this as the "Burnout Society." We are no longer "subjects" who follow rules; we have become "projects" that must be endlessly optimized. We are self-exploiting in the name of a "better version" that never actually arrives. We are told we are only "okay" if we level up Skill A, if we automate with AI Tool B, or if we rewire our brain with Framework C.

There is no finish line. It’s a hamster wheel where every "better version of you" only highlights the flaws of the version you are today.

### Surveillance Capitalism and the Unstable "Self"

This isn't just happening by accident. In her landmark research on "Surveillance Capitalism," Shoshana Zuboff explains that the tech giants aren't just harvesting your data – they are seeking to modify your behavior.

The market loves an unstable "Self." A person with a stable identity is a terrible consumer; they know who they are and when they have enough. But a person with a "Floating Identity" is the perfect target. They are:

1. Easily triggered by FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).
2. Highly suggestible, because they lack an internal anchor.
3. Ready to buy "Transformation" over and over, hoping to finally reach the "final version" that doesn't exist.

### How to Not Become a Product

The biggest act of rebellion in 2025 is to reclaim your right to be "Finished." To realize that you are not software that needs an update every two weeks just to function.

Most of what is sold to us under the "sauce" of transformation is just a way to monetize our insecurity. When you hear phrases like "a new era of productivity" or "total AI business transformation," take a moment to ask yourself: Does this truly address a real problem, or is it merely another way of suggesting that who I am right now isn’t sufficient?

Being stable in a world that demands the constant destruction of your "Self" for the sake of new sales – that is the ultimate victory.

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