2025 KBW GoldenWave : Wavebridge
In Collaboration with Maekyung 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 : September 22, 2025, 3–6 PM (KST) Co-Host : Wavebridge × Maekyung 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
A private, closed-door gathering for high-level stakeholders, limited to 20–30 participants by invitation only. The guest list is currently being curated and will be announced once confirmed.
Featured Guests (Under Discussion)
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Inchul Jung, CEO, Maekyung Business TV
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Jaekyu Bae, President & CEO, Korea Investment Management
Key Highlights
A distinguished lineup of domestic and international speakers is being finalized. The confirmed keynote program will be announced in due course.
Tentative Lineup
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Kennix Chan – Executive Director, Victory Securities (Hong Kong)
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Yesha Yadav – Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University (USA)
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Raphael Polansky – Former COO, BITMEX (Germany)
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Tony Acuña-Rohter – Expected speaker from EDX Markets (USA)
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John Oh – Co-Founder & CEO, Wavebridge
Panel Discussions
Panel Discussion I
Topic: Bitcoin Spot ETF in Korea: Regulatory Landscape
A panel of leading experts will explore the prospects and challenges of introducing a Bitcoin spot ETF in Korea, and its implications for institutional adoption.
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Moderator: Prof. Jongseok Lee (Seoul National University)
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Panelists: Representatives from asset management, securities, custody services, commercial banks, and Wavebridge
(Final panel lineup to be announced)
Panel Discussion II
Topic: KRW Stablecoin: Real-World Application & Regulatory Framework
This session will examine the potential use cases, regulatory considerations, and infrastructure requirements for a Korean won-denominated stablecoin.
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Moderator: Prof. Hyungkoo Kang
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Panelists: Commercial bank, Web3 wallet provider, government representatives, and blockchain foundation executives
(Final panel lineup to be announced)
Wavebridge’s Vision : Evolution of Finance with Partners
Korea’s leading economic and financial media channel
매일경제TV (Maekyung Business TV)
Maekyung 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
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Solana Foundation
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 (EDX)
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
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.
Contact
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