Blum Announces IstanBlum: A Premier Blockchain Event in Istanbul

Blum, a pioneering trading platform bridging decentralized (DEX) and centralized (CEX) exchanges for 90 million users, co-hosting with Bitget, proudly presents IstanBlum, an exclusive event dedicated to fostering collaboration and advancing innovation within the market.

Set to take place on February 27, 2025, at Kastel, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, IstanBlum will convene key figures from the crypto ecosystem, including community members, industry leaders, and strategic partners to engage in insightful discussions and explore the next evolution of trading technologies.

At IstanBlum, Blum will showcase its latest milestones and introduce its newest product—the Trading Bot—designed to optimize automated trading strategies. The company will also provide insights into its AI-powered Memepad, perpetual futures trading, and plans for broader ecosystem expansion.

Blum is at the forefront of decentralized trading, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation. Having secured $5 million in pre-seed and seed funding—led by Gumi Cryptos Capital and backed by YZi Labs, Spartan Capital, No Limit Holdings, OKX Ventures, TOP.co, Bitscale Capital, and Wintermute Ventures—the company is accelerating the development of cutting-edge trading solutions. 

Blum expresses deep appreciation to its partners and Turkish community for their unwavering support in reshaping decentralized finance and driving blockchain innovation.

Vladimir Smerkis, Co-founder & CMO of Blum, stated: “Last year, we received an incredible welcome from the Turkish crypto community during Istanbul Blockchain Week. We met key industry players and explored partnerships. This year, we are excited to organize our own event, introduce the Turkish division of Blum, and provide founders with hands-on access to our platform, including the ability to launch tokens on Blum Memepad.”