Korea Blockchain Week 2025 Overview
Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025 is gearing up to be a landmark event for the cryptocurrency sector, taking place from September 23 to 24 at the luxurious Walkerhill Hotel & Resort in Seoul. This major conference is poised to attract a wide array of prominent figures from finance, technology, and regulatory spheres.
Distinguished Speakers
Among the distinguished speakers set to share their insights are Arthur Hayes, the visionary behind Maelstrom, and Bo Hines from the White House, alongside key representatives from American Bitcoin, a collaborative effort by Hut 8 and the Trump Organization. Other notable names include:
- Caroline D. Pham, Acting Chair of the CFTC
- Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Mysten Labs
- Ben Zhou, CEO of Bybit
- Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo
Event Agenda
This year’s agenda promises to cover crucial topics, including:
- Future of Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization
- Layer 1 and Layer 2 Scalability Issues
- Role of Artificial Intelligence in Blockchain Technology
- Geopolitical Implications of Web3 Adoption
Anticipated Impact and Participation
Seonik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK—the organization behind the event—has expressed confidence that KBW2025 will establish new standards for discussions surrounding Web3 while further elevating Seoul’s reputation as a hub for digital innovation. Attendees can expect to hear from more than 300 additional speakers, which will be revealed soon.
The previous year’s KBW attracted over 66% of its attendees from Korea, underscoring the country’s rising significance in the global crypto landscape. Beyond the main conference, participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities, including:
- Private networking events
- High-profile meetings
- Showcases of NFTs and art
Collaboration and Growth
Collaborating on this year’s initiative are partners such as Sui, Stable, and 0G, who will share their latest innovations and join the ongoing discussions about blockchain infrastructure and its mainstream adoption.
Since its inception in 2018, KBW has evolved into one of the world’s premier blockchain conferences, dedicated to fostering connections among Web3 leaders through thoughtfully curated content and cultural programming that highlights Korea’s pivotal role in the development of a decentralized internet. For more details, you can visit koreablockchainweek.com.
