CertiK discusses Web3 security practices at Global Blockchain Show in Abu Dhabi fintech week

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• CertiK, a Web3 security services provider, discussed cutting-edge Web3 security practices on December 10 at the Global Blockchain Show in Abu Dhabi’s fintech week.
• The company’s chief business officer (CBO), Jason Jiang, delivered a keynote speech on fintech innovation, digital economy transformation, and virtual asset regulation. 
• Beyond discussing figures and frameworks, CertiK’s CBO urged attendees to adopt simple cooperation, especially in sharing threat intelligence.

CertiK, a Web3 security services provider, discussed cutting-edge Web3 security practices on December 10 at the Global Blockchain Show in Abu Dhabi’s fintech week. The company’s chief business officer (CBO), Jason Jiang, delivered a keynote speech on fintech innovation, digital economy transformation, and virtual asset regulation.

CertiK highlighted the growing importance of resilience, trust, and transparency in Web3 security as CBO Jiang shared insights into the current state of Web3 security and practical defense mechanisms worldwide. During his presentation, the CBO cited data from the company’s 2025 H1 Web3 Security Report, noting that losses due to security incidents in the first half of 2025 were approximately $2.47 billion. Many of the malicious attacks were carried out through phishing and wallet theft.

Jiang also offered references for the convergence of Web3 security and fintech as he introduced CertiK’s security framework. He pointed out that his company is ready to welcome the anticipated mass adoption, believing that it will take a shorter time than the 450 years it took traditional finance systems to mature for blockchain technology (est. 2009) to reach the same level of maturity.

Jiang mixes clear-eyed data with plain-speaking advice

In his keynote, the CBO combined straightforward advice with clear-eyed data on how institutions and builders should approach the safe scaling of Web3. His suggestions snapped conversations out of abstraction and forced the audience to focus on better wallet hygiene, coordinated threat sharing between custodians and projects, concrete fixes, and stronger anti-phishing measures.

Jiang did not just rattle statistics; he also walked through the company’s security framework, explaining how the above ideas translate to day-to-day practice. He mentioned automated monitoring for audit processes and safer key management that accounts for human error and plans accordingly.  

Jiang’s candidness during his keynote landed well with the diverse crowd that brought together bankers, regulators, startups, and tech teams, people who may typically speak different languages, “per se,” but share an urgent common goal: making blockchain ecosystems safer for global adoption. For many in the crowd, the message was clear: regulatory clarity and product features matter, but these gains will be fragile without improved operational hygiene (the orderliness and cleanliness of internal business environments, especially concerning data and processes).

CertiK urges attendees towards simple cooperation

Beyond discussing figures and frameworks, CertiK’s CBO urged attendees to adopt simple cooperation, especially in sharing threat intelligence. He also emphasized the importance of standardized security benchmarks, allowing institutional clients to compare vendors, as well as integrate wallet protection and anti-phishing measures into onboarding flows. 

As he wrapped up his session, Jiang insisted that mass adoption can only follow if the community takes the basics of accountability and safety seriously. With big financial players and regulators increasingly present in these conversations, Jiang hopes that words can be turned into products, standards, and practices that protect real people’s money.

Meanwhile, George Naddaf, Managing Director of eToro Middle East, described the Abu Dhabi Finance Week as a comprehensive platform for financial dialogue. He called it a successful event that brought together well-known figures, key players, and decision makers. Naddaf also noted that the past year marked a decisive shift for crypto, saying that it is now here to stay.