• Co-sponsoring the Institutional Stage for financial institutions and institutional investors
• Strengthening market leadership ahead of institutional participation in Korean digital asset markets
• Joint roadmap for the future of digital finance to be unveiled

BDACS, a leading digital asset custody firm in Korea, will serve as the Official Institutional Partner of Korea Blockchain Week 2025 (KBW 2025), in partnership with the country’s premier financial institution, Woori Bank.

KBW 2025, Asia’s largest blockchain and Web3 conference, will take place from September 23rd to 24th at the Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul. The event gathers top global leaders for in-depth discussions on blockchain industry trends, technological innovation, and the future of digital finance.

As main sponsors of the Institutional Stage, BDACS and Woori Bank will engage with institutional investors and financial institutions from around the world. Following their strategic partnership signed late last year, the two organizations aim to solidify their leadership in Korea’s digital asset sector through this global platform. Woori Bank is also positioning digital assets and Web3 as core pillars of its future growth strategy, and through this co-sponsorship, plans to strengthen its role as a financial platform that helps shape the “post-digital transformation” era of finance.

With regulatory changes expected this September to enable institutional participation in the Korean digital asset markets, KBW 2025 will serve as a timely venue to present BDACS and Woori Bank’s joint roadmap for institutional digital asset services and strategy.

The partnership aims to bridge traditional finance and digital assets through infrastructure collaboration, while expanding ties with global institutions and key players in the financial sector. Both companies see the event as a milestone in reinforcing their position within the digital asset ecosystem.

BDACS CEO Hong Yul (Harry) Ryoo highlighted the significance of Korea’s momentum in the digital asset sector, stating, “Korea is entering a decisive phase in its journey to become a global leader in digital assets, driven by ongoing regulatory innovation. We’re proud to co-sponsor KBW 2025 alongside our key partner Woori Bank at such a meaningful time. BDACS will play a central role in expanding digital asset financial services, including stablecoins and beyond.”

Il-Jin Oak, Head of Digital Strategy at Woori Bank, also underscored the bank’s long-term vision for digital finance, stating, “Woori Bank will continue to lead innovation in digital finance with a strong sense of responsibility, while contributing to a client-focused digital asset ecosystem. Through KBW 2025, we aim to broaden collaboration with domestic and global industry players and accelerate our journey toward the future of finance.”

This main sponsorship reflects the ongoing strategic partnership between BDACS and Woori Bank. Beyond the event, the two companies are actively pursuing follow-up collaborations, including joint initiatives in global custody infrastructure, Bitcoin spot ETFs, and stablecoin-based financial service models—exploring a phased roadmap for integrated finance and blockchain innovation.