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Ripple Sponsors XRP Seoul 2026 Conference in South Korea
The XRP Seoul 2026 conference kicked off on October 3 at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul, with Ripple serving as the title sponsor. The event is a part of the Korea Blockchain Week, focusing on the XRP ecosystem. Asheesh Birla, Evernorth CEO, was among the speakers addressing the attendees. Sessions throughout the day covered 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 present alongside international industry figures. Evernorth ran a promotion offering free branded merchandise to the first 500 attendees who checked in at the venue.