Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is setting the stage for one of 2025’s most significant crypto gatherings. Scheduled for September 23–24 at Seoul’s Walkerhill Hotel & Resort, the flagship conference will host high-profile figures from finance, technology, and policy. A High-Caliber Lineup of Speakers KBW2025 will feature a diverse mix of thought leaders, including: Arthur Hayes, Founder of Maelstrom Bo Hines, representing the White House Founders of American Bitcoin, a joint venture by Hut 8 and the Trump Organization Caroline D. Pham, Acting Chairman, CFTC Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner, Dragonfly Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder, Mysten Labs Ben Zhou, CEO, Bybit Mike Belshe, CEO, BitGo Yat Siu, Co-Founder, Animoca Brands Luca Netz, CEO, Pudgy Penguins Frank Chaparro, Editor-at-Large, The Block These names reflect the event’s aim to blend institutional insight with cutting-edge Web3 innovation. Bridging Policy, Finance, and Culture Seonik Jeon, CEO of event organizer FACTBLOCK, emphasized the global impact of KBW2025, stating it will “set a new benchmark for Web3 discourse” and reinforce Seoul’s status as a digital innovation hub. He also teased over 300 additional speakers yet to be announced. Topics on the agenda include: The future of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization Layer 1/Layer 2 scalability challenges Integration of AI in blockchain The geopolitical dimensions of Web3 adoption Notably, KBW2024 saw over 66% of attendees come from Korea, highlighting the country’s growing influence in the global crypto conversation. A Week-Long Immersive Experience Beyond the core conference, attendees can engage in: Private networking events High-profile meetings NFT and art showcases Web3 cultural experiences Confirmed partners include Sui, Stable, and 0G, who are expected to showcase their latest advancements and contribute to ongoing conversations around infrastructure and adoption. About Korea Blockchain Week Launched in 2018 by FACTBLOCK, KBW is one of the longest-running blockchain events globally. It aims to connect global Web3 leaders through curated content and cultural programming that highlights Korea’s role in shaping the decentralized internet. For more information, visit koreablockchainweek.com .