KBW2026

KBW2026, BY THE NUMBERS.

3 days in Seoul
1 Upbit Institutional Summit
330 speakers
120 sessions
3 stages
12,500+ visits

The numbers tell the story. From institutional capital to policymakers, KBW2026 showed why Korea is undeniable when it comes to institutional crypto adoption and innovation.

KOREA MARKET UPDATE: Korea wants to push its crypto tax to 2029, and investors aren't arguing.

If lawmakers approve, it would be the fourth postponement since the tax was first set for 2022. The Finance Ministry points to gaps in overseas transaction data and new rules coming under the Digital Asset Basic Act.

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koreatimes.co.kr/economy/crypto…

VOICES OF KBW2026

"Onchain finance really, at its core, means that users have still retained control and custody of their funds."

Jeff Yan (@chameleon_jeff, @HyperliquidX | Co-Founder), speaking at KBW2026.

KBW2026 TAKEAWAY: Liquidity still runs the market.

Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes, @MaelstromFund | CIO) broke down why he sees money printing accelerating into year-end, and why he thinks ETH could outrun everything else.

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ONE MONTH AGO, SEOUL WAS PACKED.

Full stages, busy booths, and conversations that kept going long after the last session.

Over the coming weeks, we're looking back with exclusive interviews from our top speakers. Thank you to everyone who filled every room. Seoul, you showed up 🔥