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A large-scale conference discussing the present and future of the digital asset industry will be held on July 25 at COEX Auditorium in Seoul. The “2026 Digital Asset Korea Summit” (DAKS) is expected to bring together more than 1,500 traders, builders, and investors from Korea and abroad to share key agendas surrounding the digital asset ecosystem.

The event is hosted by Blockchain Today, a media outlet specializing in blockchain, and jointly organized by Blockchain Today and YouthMeta, an AI data analytics company. The collaboration between the two organizations is expected to combine Blockchain Today’s industry network with YouthMeta’s AI data analysis capabilities, further enhancing the event’s expertise and content quality.

The event will be hosted by Lee Eun-joo, an announcer from Korea Economic TV, who is expected to lead the program with a professional and polished presentation. Congratulatory remarks will be delivered by National Assembly member Min Byung-dug and former National Assembly member Kim Hyung-joo, who will share messages on the institutionalization of digital assets and the direction of related policies. Their participation is drawing further attention at a time when interest in Korea’s blockchain and virtual asset legislation is growing.

In the special lecture session, Steve Young Kim, Director at Binance, will deliver an insightful presentation on the rapidly changing “global digital asset trend.” Moon Chang-hoon, a leading Korean authority on Ripple (XRP) and author of Ripple Big Bang, will also take the stage. Moon is expected to provide an in-depth look at Ripple’s technological value and XRP’s strategic position amid changes in the global financial system.

In addition, experts leading Korea’s digital asset sector will participate as speakers, covering topics such as RWA (real-world asset tokenization), STO, and decentralized finance (DeFi) through various lectures and panel discussions.

With around 1,500 participants expected to attend, the composition of attendees is also drawing attention. Beyond simple long-term holding strategies, the event is expected to attract a high proportion of professional investors well-versed in digital asset trading strategies designed to maximize returns even in sideways or highly volatile markets. Practical traders using futures, derivatives, arbitrage, and other techniques in uncertain market conditions are expected to gather in large numbers, making the event a valuable venue for exchanging real-world investment insights.

In the exhibition booth section, notable projects will present their services and technologies directly to attendees. Participating companies include Bullbit, a recently launched decentralized derivatives exchange, and FunS Talk, a Web3 messenger super app that integrates wallet, payment, DEX, gaming, and DAO features into a single application, along with other high-profile projects.

COEX Auditorium in Seoul is considered one of the premier event venues within Korea’s largest exhibition and convention complex, making it a fitting stage for the summit. With excellent accessibility and high space utilization, the venue is expected to receive strong interest from both domestic and international participants.

As of 2026, Korea’s digital asset market is entering a new phase of institutionalization following the implementation of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act. Restoring investor trust and improving market maturity have emerged as key issues. The global spread of spot Bitcoin ETFs, discussions on the institutionalization of Ethereum staking, and the rapid growth of the RWA tokenization market are expected to be major agendas highlighted at this summit.

A representative from Blockchain Today, the event host, said, “This summit will go beyond simple information sharing and become a platform for creating practical growth momentum for Korea’s digital asset ecosystem.” The representative added, “Together with our co-organizer YouthMeta, we will build the event into a conference that provides deep, data-driven insights.” Ticket purchases and detailed event schedules are available through the official website.

The 2026 Digital Asset Korea Summit is already generating strong industry-wide interest and is being regarded as one of the most notable events in the second half of the year for investors, blockchain developers, fintech professionals, and policymakers interested in digital assets.

Source: Blockchain Today