Seoul, South Korea – September 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Blockchain investment entities, Jsquare, known for its tech-focused research, and DFG, a global cryptocurrency investment group, jointly presented “Bridge the Block Korea Day” during the annual Korean Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025 held in Seoul. The summit was co-organized by ZAN and O.neul E&M, with sponsorships provided by Peanut Trade, Echobit, Nubila, Prismacloud, and Tevau. BTSE and RiserVC served as strategic partners. AKINDO and 0G provided support for the VC Pitch Session. This one-day gathering delivered a quality agenda that included insightful conversations, top-tier thought leadership presentations, and extensive discussions of new concepts.
The gathering highlighted the energy of the Korean Web3 community and offered a platform for both international and domestic specialists to connect. The discussions centered around breakthroughs in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), infrastructure solutions, Real World Assets (RWA), and related fields. By connecting global opinions with the fast-developing Web3 landscape in Korea, Bridge the Block Korea Day displayed the nation’s increasing importance as an innovation and collaboration center.
Thought Leaders Provide Web3 Insights
Bridge the Block Korea Day attracted leading experts within the Web3 space, delivering expertise relating to policy, business applications, and cutting-edge technology.
Jsquare’s Founding Partner, Joanna Liang, remarked during her opening address, “This industry functions like a natural selection process; those who are proactive, agile, and decisive will prosper.”
DFG’s Founder and CEO, James Wo, commented that while the crypto environment in Korea has expanded notably, projects are still navigating obstacles linked to market entry, cultural differences, and gaining global market access.
Kim Hyun-jung, a special guest speaker and member of the National Policy Committee, noted that Korea is at a critical point due to advancements in AI, data analytics, and blockchain, stressing that trust is the basis for creativity. He also talked about proposed legislation addressing stable-value digital assets in order to promote broader financial inclusion and confirmed his commitment to encouraging a reliable, globally integrated digital ecosystem.
Lee Seunghun, a Director at O.neul E&M, complemented the policy overview by offering insights into the Korean blockchain market. He elaborated on the sector’s challenges, evolving regulations, and the growing significance of publicly traded entities in shaping industry direction. Concerning technological progress, Ricky Yang, a Solutions Architect from ZAN, featured advancements in core infrastructure, from scalable nodes to zero-knowledge proofs, which could accelerate large-scale adoption of Web3 technologies.
The event included panel conversations that put new narratives and industry mergers into focus. During a panel entitled “DeFi Meets AI — New Frontiers in Yield, Liquidity, and Intelligence,” Peanut Trade’s Anastasiia Lorenzen shared her perspective on AI-powered liquidity management and on-chain market making, while also pointing out potential inherent risks. In the “Korea to the World: Bridging Communities, Culture, and Capital in Web3” panel, Jeon Hyewon, Echobit’s Business Director, led the dialogue, and Jiahao Sun, CEO of Flock.io, emphasized the future importance of decentralized data networks and Korea’s potential to boost international partnerships. Nubila’s Co-founder, Toby Skinner, talked about the challenges to DePIN adoption and described plans to introduce decentralized storage, cloud computing, and data solutions to industries beyond the conventional crypto community.
These dialogues reinforced the strategic significance of Korea as a key connector between Eastern and Western markets, promoting collaboration across policy design, business development, and technological innovation.
VC Pitch Competition Highlights the Future
The summit emphasized groundbreaking ideas through the VC Pitch Session, which was co-hosted by AKINDO and with event partnership from 0G. Following nearly two months of application submissions and strict evaluation procedures, nine noteworthy startups had the chance to showcase their concepts directly to leading investment firms, accelerator programs, angel investors, and ecosystem supporters interested in discovering new investment opportunities. Awards from AKINDO, CoinMarketCap Labs, and ChainGPT AI Hub were presented to the top three projects. Three teams – UnifAI, BitGPT, and Avinasi – stood out from the rest. They were commended for their interesting concepts, strong strategic plans, and significant market possibilities, and as a result, they gained recognition from and access to top investors.
In addition to presenting innovative blockchain-based technologies, the session provided startup founders with valuable opportunities to get feedback and to engage with international investors. This lively interaction mirrored the goals of Bridge the Block Korea Day, which is to enable global capital and builders to interact, challenge existing ideas, and promote productive collaborations.
Korea & Global Connections: Impact & Relationships
Bridge the Block Korea Day surpassed the typical conference experience by linking world-class thought leaders with Korean innovators from both startup and established corporate environments. Specified networking zones were designed to facilitate private dialogues, foster enduring relationships, and create opportunities for investments. Coverage from influential media outlets throughout the Asia-Pacific region and globally amplified these conversations, distributing insights from the summit to a broader audience.
Guests and exhibitors at the venue were given a location to interact directly via a booth area, along with panel conversations and pitch sessions. This included Tevau/Umy/Prismacloud and other sponsors, creating avenues for constructive exchanges, real-time demonstrations, and hands-on interactions. Participants were able to learn about innovative solutions, ask questions, and establish connections with both up-and-coming ventures and established firms, further enhancing the collaborative atmosphere of the event.
DFG and Jsquare have in the recent past offered support to businesses at varying development phases, from young startups to mature companies, through market access programs, capital raising, strategic guidance, and research of the regional environment. This includes guiding foreign projects as they enter the Korean market and assisting Korean businesses as they seek to grow globally. By serving as a vital connection between Korea and the global community, the event promoted cross-border collaboration and expansion, further establishing the nation as a critical hub in the worldwide blockchain environment.
About Jsquare and DFG:
Jsquare, with over $200 million in managed assets, is a technology-driven research and investment firm specializing in accelerating the extensive implementation of blockchain and empowering the future of Web3.
Established in 2015, Digital Finance Group (DFG) is a leading global Web3 venture and investment entity. Overseeing more than $1 billion in assets, DFG has a broad-reaching investment strategy encompassing various blockchain sectors. Investments consist of significant projects such as Circle, Ledger, Coinlist, Near, Solana, Render Network, ZetaChain, as well as over 100 additional blockchain initiatives.
