Crypto Heavyweights Arthur Hayes, Bo Hines Headline Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Seoul's premier crypto event just dropped its first speaker list—and it's packing firepower. BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes joins political lightning rod Bo Hines and the brains behind American Bitcoin on stage.

Expect fireworks as these industry provocateurs tackle regulation, institutional adoption, and why your bank still can't custody BTC properly. The lineup reads like a who's-who of people who actually predicted this cycle—unlike your fund manager.

Pro tip: Watch how many 'web3' panels get hijacked by talk of real-world asset tokenization. The narrative shifted, but the suits are still catching up.

Korea Blockchain Week 2025 (KBW2025), Asia’s premier Web3 conference, has announced its initial roster of featured speakers, bringing together influential voices from across the blockchain industry and global leadership. The event will take place at the Walkerhill Hotel & Resort in Seoul from September 23–24, alongside a week-long schedule of immersive Web3 activations and cultural programming.

Headlining the event are Arthur Hayes, Founder of Maelstrom; Bo Hines, representing the White House; and the founders of American Bitcoin, a joint venture between Hut 8 and the TRUMP Organization. They will be joined by a slate of prominent industry executives including Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham (CFTC), Haseeb Qureshi (Dragonfly), Adeniyi Abiodun (Mysten Labs), Ben Zhou (Bybit), Mike Belshe (BitGo), Yat Siu (Animoca Brands),  Luca Netz (Pudgy Penguins), and Frank Chaparro (The Block).

Together, these speakers represent a diverse cross-section of leaders at the forefront of innovation in decentralized technology, digital policy, institutional finance, and consumer adoption.

Seonik Jeon, Founder and CEO of FACTBLOCK said: “Korea Blockchain Week 2025 will set a new benchmark for Web3 discourse, bringing together an exceptional lineup of global thought leaders who will drive thought-provoking conversations on blockchain’s future, while reinforcing Seoul’s position as a global epicenter for Web3 innovation. We still have over 300 speakers to be announced, many of whom will be making their first ever appearance at Korea Blockchain Week.”

Now in its eighth year, KBW has become a critical platform for dialogue on blockchain’s most pressing topics, including AI integration, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, L1/L2 scalability, and the intersection of geopolitics and Web3. In 2024, more than 66% of attendees were based in Korea, underscoring the country’s pivotal role in shaping the region’s blockchain narrative.

Attendees of KBW2025 can expect not only high-level discourse during the main conference, but also an expansive lineup of networking events, private meetings, art showcases, and cultural experiences—further solidifying Seoul’s reputation as a global hub for digital asset innovation. Conference Partners confirmed for the event, including Sui, Stable, and 0G will also be present to advance the conversation about Web3’s future and the innovations they are developing to facilitate this.

Founded by FACTBLOCK in 2018, Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is one of the world’s longest-running and most influential blockchain conferences. Held annually in Seoul, KBW provides a platform for global Web3 leaders to collaborate, share insights, and drive innovation through a curated mix of content, networking, and culture.

Learn more: https://koreablockchainweek.com

FACTBLOCK is a leading Web3 ecosystem builder committed to accelerating blockchain adoption and integrity across Korea and the global market. Through initiatives such as KBW and FABLO, FACTBLOCK fosters international collaboration, education, and decentralized infrastructure development.

Learn more: https://factblock.com