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Business Insider
7 days ago
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- Business Insider
Korea Blockchain Week 2025: Hollywood Stars, NBA Champions, and Blockchain Visionaries Unite at KBW2025: IMPACT Conference
T.J. Miller, Tristan Thompson, and Global Blockchain Leaders Headline Asia's Premier Web3 Event Korea Blockchain Week 2025 (KBW2025), Asia's largest Web3 gathering, today revealed an impressive lineup of speakers for its flagship KBW2025: IMPACT conference. Hosted & organized by FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Bithumb, KBW2025: IMPACT, will feature renowned Hollywood talent, sports icons, senior government officials, and blockchain pioneers. Headlining the conference are blockchain leaders Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, and Justin Sun, founder of TRON, joined by Jeff Yan, CEO of Hyperliquid. Contributing to the event's global resonance are actor and Bitcoin supporter T.J. Miller, NBA champion and Web3 investor Tristan Thompson, and Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan's inaugural virtual assets official and head of the Pakistan Crypto Council. The lineup will also feature Frank McCourt, founder of Project Liberty and AI entrepreneur Matt Wright. 'KBW2025: IMPACT will be the most powerful nexus of technology, culture, and global capital,' said Seonik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK and Founder of Korea Blockchain Week. 'We're thrilled to welcome global leaders to Seoul to showcase how blockchain's potential is becoming reality.' KBW2025: IMPACT will spotlight significant industrial and cultural applications of blockchain and Web3, further positioning Seoul as a leading global hub for innovation and investment. Attendees will benefit from unparalleled networking opportunities, immersive side events, and exclusive cultural experiences. 'We're honored to co-host Asia's premier blockchain event,' said a spokesperson from Bithumb. 'Through KBW2025, we aim to foster a robust digital asset ecosystem and solidify Korea's reputation as a global leader in Web3.' Taking place from September 22–28 across Seoul, with the main KBW2025: IMPACT on September 23–24 at the Walkerhill Hotel & Resort. In addition to previously announced sponsors American Bitcoin, peaq, Hack VC, and GAIA, KBW2025 welcomes two additional title sponsors, Spacecoin and DogeOS, alongside official conference partners Sui, Stable, and 0G. Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), founded by FACTBLOCK in 2018, is an annual Web3 festival held in Seoul, South Korea. It serves as a premier conference for blockchain and Web3 leaders to discuss industry trends, network, and exchange knowledge. As one of the crypto industry's longest-running events, KBW is a cherished institution that welcomes thousands of delegates for a week of conferences interspersed with cultural and networking events. Learn more: About FACTBLOCK Director of FACTBLOCK Youngil Jung
Business Insider
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Korea Blockchain Week 2025 Announces Donald Trump Jr as Keynote Speaker With Sui, Stable, and 0G as Conference Partners
Korea Blockchain Week 2025 (KBW2025), Asia's leading Web3 conference, has released its second speaker line-up and confirmed its lead partners. A host of major figures from Web3 and global institutions have been selected as keynote speakers at the September event including American Bitcoin's Donald Trump Jr. Set to take place at the Walkerhill Hotel & Resort in Seoul on September 23-24, KBW2025 will feature conference partners Sui, Stable, and 0G, who will be represented by Adeniyi Abioduni, Joshua Harding, and Michael Heinrich respectively. Donald Trump Jr., a prominent businessman and the eldest son of President Donald Trump, is a key figure in crypto mining company American Bitcoin. With his extensive business acumen and strategic vision, he is propelling American Bitcoin to the forefront of the global crypto mining industry. Donald Trump Jr. leads the second round of speakers for KBW2025 which include the President of Solana Foundation, Lily Liu, who was also the former co-founder of which was acquired by Coinbase. Other speakers confirmed for the event are Keone Hon of Monad Foundation; Guy Young from Ethena Labs; Sentient's Sandeep Nailwal; Austin Federa of Double Zero; Farokh Sarmad from Rug Radio; Sebastien A from Sophon; and Charlie Hu of Bitlayer Lab. They join already confirmed speakers such as US Bitcoin co-founder and CEO Mike Ho, legendary crypto figurehead Arthur Hayes and Bybit's Ben Zhou. The lead conference partners for KBW2025 are Sui, Stable, and 0G. Sui's innovative Layer 1 blockchain platform, developed by Mysten Labs, enables anyone to own and utilize digital assets quickly and with privacy protection. Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Mysten Labs and a former Meta executive, will speak at the event, sharing insights on global Web3 adoption. Stable, also joining as a conference partner, is backed by Tether, the issuer of USDT. Stable aims to provide a stable and efficient transaction environment by using USDT as a transaction fee token and to serve as an infrastructure solution for enterprise payments. Joshua Harding, Stable's CEO, is expected to offer insights at KBW2025 on how stablecoin-based blockchain infrastructure will impact and create opportunities in the future financial markets. The third conference partner, 0G, is a modular Layer 1 blockchain project that positions itself as a decentralized AI operating system by integrating artificial intelligence with blockchain technology. Designed to support unrestricted scalability, it enables next-generation AI applications to run directly on-chain. Michael Heinrich, co-founder and CEO of 0G, will speak at the event, offering perspectives on the future shaped by the convergence of Crypto and AI, along with the opportunities and challenges it presents. KBW2025 brings together Crypto builders, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors to explore key topics ranging from AI to RWA tokenization. Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) has grown into Asia's premier blockchain gathering, delivering a dynamic week-long experience that blends an in-depth conference with hackathons, networking sessions, art showcases, and cultural celebrations. Acting as a vital link between South Korea's vibrant market and the global Web3 ecosystem. KBW2025 will emphasize real-world applications and international cooperation, solidifying Seoul's position as a global epicenter for Web3 innovation and investment. Attendees can anticipate a rich mix of networking opportunities, side events, and cultural immersion, ensuring a memorable experience. As a flagship event for the global Web3 community KBW2025 will serve as a nexus for the industry's sharpest minds to collaborate and innovate. About Korea Blockchain Week Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), founded by FACTBLOCK in 2018, is an annual Web3 festival held in Seoul, South Korea. It serves as a premier conference for blockchain and Web3 leaders to discuss industry trends, network, and exchange knowledge. As one of the crypto industry's longest-running events, KBW is a cherished institution that welcomes thousands of delegates for a week of conferences interspersed with cultural and networking events. About FACTBLOCK FACTBLOCK is a Web3 ecosystem builder committed to enhancing blockchain integrity since 2018. Through initiatives like Korea Blockchain Week and FABLO, it connects global and Korean blockchain communities, promotes education, and supports innovation in decentralized technologies. Contact
