• As Korea rises as the Web3 capital, Korea Blockchain Week 2024 sets out as the platform to navigate the action-packed market, as well as the confluence of Web3 innovations and institutional capital
• The initial round of speakers unveiled include Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin (Virtual), Evan Cheng from Sui Network, Mike Belshe from BitGo, and Yat Siu from Animoca Brands

SEOUL, South Korea, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Korea Blockchain Week 2024, Asia’s premier Web3 festival, has announced its first batch of high-profile headline speakers for its much-anticipated return to Seoul. The seventh edition of Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) will take place 1-7 September 2024, with its flagship two-day “IMPACT” conference held between 3-4 September at the Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts, Seoul, South Korea.

KBW2024 is set to be one of the most anticipated global Web3 gatherings this year, building upon the success of its previous edition, which drew over 30,000 attendees and 250 speakers. Founded and organized by Web3 ecosystem builder, FACTBLOCK, and co-hosted by Asia’s leading Web3 VC fund, Hashed, this year’s KBW will cover the convergence of Web2 and Web3, underscoring the significance of Asia-powered growth, innovation and adoption that is fueling the global Web 3 ecosystem.

Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK; Founder and Host of KBW said: “KBW sets the benchmark for the highest calibre of global Web3 industry festivals and conferences. The continued return of our headline speakers, coupled with the addition of fresh luminaries to our roster, is a testament to the undeniable role KBW plays in capturing the confluence of Web3 innovations in the East and the West. As Korea, and Asia more broadly, emerge as the bellwether for Web3 adoption, this year’s KBW is poised to be the prime avenue to host impactful dialogues that underpins the renewed sense of optimism and excitement in today’s Web3 landscape.” 

Bringing together leading investors, builders and founders in Web3 and beyond, this year’s IMPACT conference will feature foundational themes for Web3’s future, including applications, infrastructure, tech stack, institutional interest, art and culture, and many more. The impressive speaker line-up includes returning speakers from its 2023 IMPACT conference, such as Ethereum Co-Founder, Vitalik Buterin (Virtual); Arthur Hayes from Maelstrom; Caroline Pham from CFTC; Ed Felten from Offchain Labs; Mike Belshe from BitGo; Mo Shaikh from Aptos Labs; Muneeb Ali from Trust Machines; Sergey Nazarov from Chainlink. It also welcomes new headline speakers including Aleksander Larsen from Sky Mavis; Eli Ben-Sasson from Starkware; Evan Cheng from Sui Network; Keone Hon from Monad; and Yat Siu from Animoca Brands. More speakers can be found on the KBW website. 

“Korea has garnered significant global interest due to its pool of talented developers in the realms of applications and content, which are crucial for widespread adoption,” said Simon Kim, CEO at Hashed. “Our goal for KBW2024 is to bring together distinguished speakers who can highlight the most captivating trends in the global blockchain market and shed light on the unique opportunities present in the Korean and Asian markets. By doing so, we aim to provide attendees with valuable insights and foster meaningful networking opportunities that drive innovation and collaboration in the industry.”

Gathering global industry leaders, top decision-makers and builders, the KBW2024 features its keystone conference IMPACT, along with other main events, which will be announced in the coming months. The super early bird pass for KBW 2024 is available from now until June 11, 2024. For more information and continued updates on Korea Blockchain Week 2024, please visit: https://koreablockchainweek.com/

Seonik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK; Founder and Host of KBW is available for comments.
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About Korea Blockchain Week:

Founded by FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Hashed, Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is an annual global blockchain and web3 festival held in Seoul, South Korea, since 2018. It has been a gathering ground for the top global blockchain and web3 leaders and unifying diverse communities.

KBW curates multiple prestigious main events, including the flagship conference ‘IMPACT.’ This provides participants and attendees exclusive opportunities to exchange industry insights and indulge in an immersive blend of music, art, and culture, making KBW a unique and enriching experience for all involved.

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ROME, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Raiinmaker, a Web3 and AI Technology company that has developed the Raiinmaker AI Super App and Raiinmaker Network is revolutionizing the monetization of users’ contribution to AI infrastructure. Today, Yield App proudly announced that an exclusive $200,000 allocation of Raiinmaker’s native token, $COIIN, will be the second-ever offering on its Angel Launchpad!

Established in 2018, Raiinmaker is on a mission to empower anyone with a smartphone anywhere in the world, to earn cryptocurrency through training AI models and running an independent validator node. By leveraging groundbreaking Web3 and AI technology, Raiinmaker provides a decentralized platform for AI developers and validators to collaborate securely and exchange AI models.

Validators on Raiinmaker earn rewards for their contributions, fostering a culture of active engagement and top-tier performance. The platform operates on a transparent governance framework, allowing community members to play a pivotal role in decision-making processes.

Raiinmaker’s token and platform are designed with interoperability in mind, ensuring seamless integration with major blockchain networks. The Raiinmaker Network Protocol harnesses decentralized AI and scalable Web3 infrastructure to redefine the value associated with identity, data, and behavior. Built on this network, Raiinmaker’s Super App is set to transform how users monetize their contributions to AI infrastructure via the platform’s native token, $COIIN.

Raiinmaker’s team is composed of industry veterans from corporate giants such as Disney, Oracle and Boeing. With a wealth of experience and a shared passion for innovation, this team is driving Raiinmaker’s mission to revolutionize the digital landscape.

“We’re excited to be the second project with our native token, $COIIN, as an offering on the Yield App Angel Launchpad and we share the same vision of providing investment opportunities for crypto enthusiasts,” said J.D. Seraphine, Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker.

Raiinmaker’s $COIIN token will be offered on the Yield App Angel Launchpad on 9 May 2024. To prepare for launch day, Yield App users can ensure they have a positive USDT balance in their Yield App wallet. This will be used for token allocation during the pledge period.

Before making their pledge, Yield App users must also have Gold tier, Diamond tier, or Angel status. This can be achieved by staking YLD on the Yield App platform. For more details on YLD and the loyalty program, visit the YLD page on Yield App’s website.

With Angel status, users enjoy exclusive benefits such as guaranteed minimum allocation on each Launchpad launch and no maximum pledge cap. Plus, Angel status includes all the benefits of Diamond tier, including top rates on all products. Users can now unlock unlimited access to Angel Launchpad by buying Lifetime Angel status with a one-time fee of 50,000 YLD or by staking 100,000 YLD.

During the pledge period, participants will need to submit a Base Protocol (BASE) address to receive their token allocation, paving the way for a seamless user experience.

“We are thrilled to welcome Raiinmaker and their innovative $COIIN token to the Yield App Angel Launchpad,” said Tim Frost, CEO of Yield App. “Our second Launchpad offering aligns with our vision of empowering users in the digital asset space, and opens up an exciting opportunity for our users with Gold tier, Diamond tier, or Angel status.”

For more updates on the official offering of $COIIN token, visit the Yield App Angel Launchpad website.

About Raiinmaker

Raiinmaker is a Web3 and AI Technology Company that has developed the Raiinmaker AI Super App and Raiinmaker Network Protocol, which revolutionizes the monetization of users’ contribution to AI infrastructure.

About Yield App

Yield App is a digital wealth platform that serves as a digital wealth partner to its customers. The company’s mission is to provide safe custody for digital assets and enable users to exchange and earn at market-leading rates. Yield App achieves this through its innovative technology that seamlessly bridges traditional and decentralized finance, offering users a more efficient and user-friendly way to manage their portfolios.

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bitrue has today announced that it has completed the integration of USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) on the NEAR Protocol Network. Deposits and withdrawals will be opened at 8:00 UTC, May 10, 2024.

NEAR Protocol has integrated native support for USDC and USDT, enhancing its utility and appeal to developers, traders, and institutional players. This strategic move facilitates faster transactions, boosts security, and simplifies the user experience, eliminating reliance on third-party bridges. The integration is expected to attract institutional investors, foster economic growth, and position NEAR Protocol as a leader in blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi).

To commemorate the occasion, Bitrue will be hosting an “Ask Me Anything” session on their Twitter account, with questions taken directly from their user base. A call for questions from the community has already been put out, and the most popular or incisive questions will be asked to Altan Tutar, a Core Contributor of NEAR Protocol on May 9, 2024 at 13:00 UTC. Additional flexible staking campaigns on Power Piggy will also be launched thereafter.

NEAR protocol is an established cryptocurrency organization that has already entered into partnerships with major web3 firms including Polygon and EigenLayer, as well as with tech giants such as Alibaba and Google. Their revolutionary technology enables extreme abstraction of interchain operability in the web3 space, allowing developers to easily leverage the most powerful aspects of all blockchains, and for consumers to interface with their technology without even realizing that they are using blockchain at all.

“It’s always a great pleasure to welcome a new member into Bitrue, and with NEAR we’re thrilled to list a project that already boasts such a robust infrastructure and enthusiastic community.” said Robert Quartly-Janeiro, Chief Strategy Officer and Spokesperson for Bitrue, before adding, “More news of upcoming partnerships will be shared very soon.”

NEAR has had a very successful Q1 in 2024, with its price outpacing many stalwarts in the space such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, and its adoption growing by 42% as measured by daily active addresses.

Bitrue has planned for a very aggressive 2024, identifying and listing coins at a rapid pace that it believes will be of value to its traders. New projects wishing to list on the exchange can contact Bitrue directly, or find company representatives at all major cryptocurrency conferences around the globe.

About Bitrue

Launched in July 2018, Bitrue is a diversified digital asset exchange that supports trading, loans and investments. Bitrue aims to utilize blockchain technology to bring financial opportunities to everybody regardless of their location or financial position. It has offices in Asia and Europe, and continues to develop new features at a rapid speed to fully service the new wave of the digital economy. More information is available at Bitrue’s website.

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