Web3 entrepreneurs, high-stakes pitches, and prime-time entertainment converge as the hit series lands in the region
Dubai, UAE, 28 October 2025: CryptoKnights, the global crypto investment reality TV show, will make its Middle East debut on OSN+ and OSNtv from November 14, giving viewers across the region front-row access to the fast-moving world of blockchain innovation.
Season 1’s 11 episodes will be available on OSN+ and OSNtv, bringing the show’s mix of high-pressure pitching, strategic investment, and entrepreneurial storytelling to audiences in the Middle East.
The series follows blockchain founders as they pitch their projects to a panel of well-known Web3 investors, competing for real funding and mentorship. Produced by Entourage star Adrian Grenier, Emmy-nominated Riaz Mehta, Bitcoin Foundation Chairman Brock Pierce, Emmy-nominated Sam Gollestani, and Web3 strategist Joseph Khan, CryptoKnights combines the energy of a startup pitch stage with the drama of reality television.
As the first TV series funded through ritestream.io, a blockchain-based content platform, CryptoKnights is pioneering new ways for audiences to engage with and even participate in the shows they watch. For the first time in a reality TV format, viewers can follow early-stage projects from pitch to execution, gaining a rare look at the foundations and processes that drive the Web3 space.
Riaz Mehta, Executive Producer and CEO of Ritestream, added: “Our goal is to bridge entertainment and opportunity. Bringing CryptoKnights to OSN opens that bridge to millions of viewers across the Middle East — a region that has rapidly established itself as a hub for blockchain adoption, forward-looking regulation, and investment in digital assets. It’s the right place to showcase the stories of founders and innovators, and to connect audiences with the ideas shaping the next phase of Web3.”
Rolla Karam, SVP, Content Acquisition – Programming said: “ We’re not just curating entertainment, we’re curating conversations about the future. CryptopKnights captured the spirit of innovation driving the Middle East today, where technology, entrepreneurship, and creativity are redefining what’s possible. It’s exactly the kind of content that reflects where our audience and our region are heading.”
About the Cast:
- Adrian Grenier: Actor and environmentalist best known for his role in Entourage, Adrian is also a passionate advocate for sustainability and regenerative living. He co-founded DuContra Ventures, a firm focused on impact investing.
- Brock Pierce: A former actor turned cryptocurrency pioneer, Brock is a prominent blockchain entrepreneur and philanthropist. He co-founded Blockchain Capital, Tether, and the Bitcoin Foundation.
- Aly Madhavji: Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, Aly is a global blockchain advisor working with governments and startups. He’s also a UN advisor on fintech and emerging technologies.
- Kyle Chassé: Founder of Master Ventures and PAID Network, Kyle is a prominent figure in the blockchain and crypto VC space. He focuses on incubating Web3 and DeFi projects.
- Magnus Grimeland: CEO and founder of Antler, a global early-stage VC and startup generator. Magnus previously co-founded Zalora and was a managing director at Rocket Internet.
- Kim Lee: DJ and television personality, Kim gained global fame through Bling Empire. She has performed at major festivals worldwide and is known for blending music with high fashion and media presence.
- Gav Blaxberg: CEO of Wolf Financial, Gav is a leading voice in financial content creation and fintech communities. He’s known for making investing accessible through social media and podcasts.
- Riaz Mehta: Founder of the blockchain-based entertainment platform Ritestream, Riaz is a media-tech entrepreneur. He’s passionate about decentralizing content creation and distribution.
Adrian Grenier, Executive Producer of CryptoKnights said: “CryptoKnights is about taking blockchain out of the niche and into the living room. We want to make the space approachable, not by simplifying it, but by telling the stories of the people building the next generation of the internet. Bringing CryptoKnights to OSN+ and OSNtv means these stories will now reach audiences in one of the fastest-growing hubs for digital innovation, where interest in blockchain and Web3 is rapidly expanding.”
Season 1 of CryptoKnights will be available on OSN+ and OSNtv from November 14.
About Cryptoknights
CryptoKnights is the world’s first global crypto investment reality TV show, where blockchain entrepreneurs pitch their projects to a panel of industry titans and an audience of hundreds of millions worldwide. More than just a show, CryptoKnights gives viewers the opportunity to invest in crypto projects in real time, reshaping the future of decentralized finance and digital innovation. Airing globally and backed by the power of community and Web3, CryptoKnights is also the first-ever TV series funded on the ritestream.io platform, pioneering a new model for entertainment, investment, and creator empowerment in the streaming era.
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