Why Korea Blockchain Week 2026 Is Betting Big on Institutions

<p>FactBlock CEO <strong>Andrew Park</strong> joins David Sencil to discuss how Korea Blockchain Week has evolved and why KBW 2026 is leaning further into institutions, policy, real-world assets, stablecoins, tokenized equities, and B2B dealmaking.</p><p>Park shares how KBW grew from a 400-person event in 2018 into one of Asia’s major crypto gatherings, and why this year’s event is introducing an <strong>Upbit Institutional Day</strong> as institutional participation becomes a bigger part of Korea’s digital asset landscape.</p><p>The conversation also explores how Seoul itself becomes part of the KBW experience through side events, meetings, networking, and Korean culture.</p><p><strong>Topics include:</strong></p><ul><li>How Korea Blockchain Week has evolved since 2018</li><li>Why KBW 2026 is becoming more institutional</li><li>The launch of Upbit Institutional Day</li><li>RWAs, stablecoins, and tokenized equities</li><li>Korea’s growing B2B crypto opportunity</li><li>Why business cards still matter in Korea</li><li>Tips for first-time KBW attendees</li><li>How FactBlock measures the long-term impact of KBW</li></ul><p>Park also explains why the real success of Korea Blockchain Week goes beyond attendance numbers and comes down to the partnerships, deals, and collaborations that continue after the event.</p><p>🎧 Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to catch more conversations with industry leaders, economists, and builders shaping the future of crypto and finance.</p><p><strong>Then join our community and follow us for the latest updates ⬇️</strong></p><p>► YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews">https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoincomNews</a></p><p>► X (Bitcoin.com): <a href="https://x.com/Bitcoincom">https://x.com/Bitcoincom</a></p><p>► X (Bitcoin.com News): <a href="https://x.com/bitcoinnews">https://x.com/bitcoinnews</a></p><p>► Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com">https://t.me/www_Bitcoin_com</a></p><p>► Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW">https://discord.gg/9NGNJEnwmW</a></p><p>► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/</a></p><p>► LinkedIn (Bitcoin.com News): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/</a></p><p>► OrangeRock: <a href="https://orangerock.com/">https://orangerock.com/</a></p>