2025 KBW GoldenWave : Wavebridge

In Collaboration with Maeil Business TV — Vision Presentation for VIPs Shaping Korea’s Crypto Future

# Welcome Remark

Korea Is Opening Up — And Wavebridge Is Leading The Way.

On behalf of Wavebridge, I am honored to welcome you to GOLDENWAVE 2025.

This year’s theme, “Korea Is Opening Up”, marks a defining moment for our nation as it embraces a more open, innovative, and globally connected digital asset ecosystem.

As the only private firm in Korea registered as a VASP and equipped with full prime brokerage infrastructure, Wavebridge has been at the forefront of bridging traditional finance with the rapidly evolving digital asset industry. From pioneering regulatory developments to the imminent approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF, Korea is positioned to serve as a regulated testbed for the future of finance.

Through this event, we aim to bring together leaders from finance, technology, and policy to explore new pathways for growth, forge cross-border partnerships, and shape the next era of global digital finance — with Korea at its center.

Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to creating this new chapter together.

John Oh

Co-Founder & CEO, Wavebridge

# Event Overview

Why Korea Is Opening Up?

Korea is opening up its digital asset market and is emerging as a “regulated testbed for growth” on the global stage. From groundbreaking regulatory initiatives to the imminent approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF, connections with global markets are stronger than ever.

Wavebridge — the only private firm in Korea registered as a VASP and equipped with full prime brokerage infrastructure — is launching “Korea Is Opening Up” to bring together global and domestic leaders for dialogue, collaboration, and the shaping of the future of regulated digital assets.

Event Highlights

Location : K‑Biz Hall, Korea Federation of SMEs (Yeouido, Seoul)

Date & Time : Sep 22, 2025, 3–6 PM (KST)

Co-Host : Wavebridge × Maeil Business TV

Audience : This exclusive gathering will convene 350 distinguished leaders and decision‑makers from the traditional finance and cryptocurrency sectors, along with senior representatives from government and regulatory bodies.

The VIP guest list includes influential executives from globally recognized institutions, such as :

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Leading international exchanges

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The world’s top five blockchain foundations and mainnets

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Korea’s foremost asset management and securities firms

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Major publicly listed corporations from both Korea and abroad

This is a private, invitation-only event. Detailed venue access information will be provided exclusively to registered guests in advance.

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The program is subject to refinement as final planning progresses.

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The ETF session will feature distinguished institutional participants from both Korea and overseas. Simultaneous interpretation will be available upon request.

Program Sessions

VIP Networking Session

An invitation‑only networking session held prior to the official program, bringing together key executives and policymakers for informal dialogue and relationship‑building.

Opening Remarks

A formal session to mark the opening of GOLDENWAVE 2025, featuring welcome addresses from leaders in finance, policy, and industry.

Speakers

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Byung-Duk Min, Member of the National Assembly of Korea

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John Oh, CEO, Wavebridge

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In-chul Jung, CEO, Maeil Business TV

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Su-Ah Min, Former CEO, Samsung Active Asset Management

Key Highlights

A distinguished lineup of domestic and international speakers is being finalized. The confirmed keynote program will be announced in due course.

Lineup

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Lily Liu – President, Solana Foundation

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Tony Acuña-Rohter – CEO, EDX Markets

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Yesha Yadav – Professor, Vanderbilt University 

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Kennix Chan – Executive Director, Victory Securities 

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Sang-Hoon Shin - Advisor, Kim & Chang

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Raphael Polansky – CGO, BitMEX

Panel Discussions

Topic: Bitcoin Spot ETF in Korea: Regulatory Landscape

A panel of leading experts will examine the prospects and challenges of introducing a Bitcoin spot ETF in Korea and its implications for institutional adoption.

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Moderator: Prof. Jong-Sub Lee (Seoul National University)

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Panelists: 

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Jin-Whoan Yu (Head of Product Development & Global Business, Samsung Asset Management) 

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Kang-Hee Hong (Strategic Planning Lead, Meritz Securities)

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Prof. Hyoung-Goo Kang (Hanyang University)

Wavebridge’s Vision : Evolution of Finance with Partners

Korea’s leading economic and financial media channel

매일경제TV (Maeil Business TV)

Maeil Business TV is Korea’s leading economic and financial news channel, operated by Maekyung Media Group with over 17 million readers. The channel delivers in-depth coverage of markets, policy, and industry trends, and plays a key role in connecting the financial sector with the broader public through insightful reporting and analysis.

Event Sponsors

The Solana Foundation is dedicated to the decentralization, growth, and security of the Solana network, one of the fastest and most scalable blockchains in the world. With its high-performance infrastructure, it supports developers, projects, and communities building next-generation decentralized applications.

EDX Markets is a digital asset exchange backed by leading financial institutions, offering a secure and compliant platform for institutional crypto trading. EDX focuses on transparency, regulatory alignment, and bridging traditional finance with the digital asset market.

BitMEX is a global cryptocurrency derivatives exchange known for pioneering perpetual swaps and other innovative trading products. It provides advanced trading tools, deep liquidity, and robust security to serve both institutional and professional traders worldwide.

Talos is an institutional-grade technology provider for digital asset trading, offering a comprehensive platform for price discovery, execution, settlement, and portfolio management. Trusted by leading financial institutions worldwide, Talos delivers secure and reliable infrastructure to support the growth of professional crypto markets.

WINCENT is a blockchain and digital asset company specializing in secure trading infrastructure and innovative financial services. With a focus on building resilient platforms for both institutional and retail clients, WINCENT delivers technology-driven solutions that support the growth of the global digital asset ecosystem.

Contact

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