EastPoint:Seoul 2025, organized by Hashed, Bloomingbit, and Korea Economic Daily, is set to be a significant event for discussing the future of digital assets.
Goals and Significance of the Conference
Scheduled for September 22, 2025, at Grand Hyatt Seoul, EastPoint:Seoul 2025 is an invitation-only event that will gather key representatives from financial institutions, government, and the digital asset ecosystem. The conference will provide a platform for discussing strategic issues related to stablecoins, tokenized securities, and the integration of blockchain technology into South Korea's financial markets.
Confirmed Speakers and Participants
The conference will feature lawmakers from various political spectra. Confirmed participants include Min Byung-deok (Democratic Party), Kim Jae-seop (People Power Party), and Lee Jun-seok (Reform Party). Major financial institutions such as KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, and Hana Bank will also participate, alongside leading crypto exchanges like Binance and Upbit. The first wave of announced speakers includes Arthur Hayes (Co-founder of Maelstrom), Ashok Venkateswaran (VP & APAC Head of Digital Assets & Blockchain, Mastercard), and Yat Siu (Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands).
Event Program
The program includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, and closed-door roundtables. Participants will also engage in at least one private roundtable focused on topics such as Korea's regulatory roadmap, the role of KRW-backed stablecoins in local commerce, and innovations in digital asset market infrastructure.
EastPoint:Seoul 2025 is expected to be a crucial event for discussing the future of digital assets and regulatory aspects in South Korea.