Ripple Powers XRP Seoul 2026 Conference in South Korea

Korea Blockchain Week's XRP-focused event, XRP Seoul 2026, kicked off on October 3 at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul, South Korea. Ripple served as the title sponsor, providing a platform for industry experts and financial institutions to share their insights on the latest developments in the blockchain space. Asheesh Birla, CEO of Evernorth, was among the speakers who addressed attendees on the first day of the conference.

The event featured sessions on various topics, including institutional adoption, tokenization, cross-border payments, and on-chain finance. South Korean financial institutions such as Woori Bank and Kakao Bank were in attendance, alongside international industry figures. Evernorth ran a promotion offering free branded merchandise to the first 500 attendees who checked in at the venue.