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Access Protoc

2026-10-02 07:34:40

Access Protocol’s Leo Wong says tokenization’s next phase is turning creator relationships into ownable rights

Access Protocol APAC lead Leo Wong used his KBW appearance to argue that tokenization is moving beyond putting stocks, bonds, and real estate on-chain. In his view, the more consequential shift is the creation of economic rights around things that historically were not treated as assets at all, including creator-fan relationships, user data, and community participation. He framed the change in simple terms: subscriptions make users customers, while tokenized participation can make them stakeholders. Wong said access can only function as capital if it develops in a specific order. First, it must become ownable rather than rented. Second, it must become productive, with staking turning access from a cost into a yield-bearing position. Third, it must become transferable and liquid so markets can price it. He said Access Protocol has already built that stack through compressed NFTs stored in users’ wallets and through Access Hub, an in-platform marketplace for subscription NFTs and creator-minted NFTs. He also argued that clear ownership is the foundation of any functioning market, ahead of liquidity, interoperability, trust, or regulation. For long-lasting economic rights, Wong listed four requirements: verifiability, self-custody, real utility, and the ability to survive after token incentives fade. On Korea, he said the market is one of the most promising in APAC and noted that about 30% of ACS trading volume currently comes from Korean exchanges.

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Jadoodoo

2026-10-01 07:57:00

Jadoodoo’s trading reactions turn a Seoul crypto contest into a viral spectacle

South Korean trading streamer Jadoodoo drew fresh attention after a clip from Frontier Traders: Seoul Showdown spread across X on Sept. 30. In the video, she screams, throws punches in the air, and leaps from her chair as a green one-minute candle lifts the price of NEAR from around $5.29 to roughly $5.36-$5.37. Her screen showed a 25x long in NEAR perpetuals, and the move pushed her unrealized profit to the top of the field. After the burst of celebration, she sat back down and continued trading with her feet on the desk, adding another scene to the persona that has made her widely recognizable online. The Seoul event was listed as part of Korea Blockchain Week side programming in Gangnam, with Solana Foundation named among the organizers. The broader Frontier Traders season runs from Sept. 21 to Nov. 7 with more than $1 million in total rewards, while the Seoul stop listed a ticket to London as its prize. Jadoodoo’s rise traces back to a much older viral clip from Oct. 26, 2023, when she cried, cursed, and smashed a monitor after a position fell from 20 million won to 3 million won. As of Oct. 1, 2026, her YouTube channel had 232,000 subscribers and about 159 million cumulative views.

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Interlace

2026-10-01 07:00:00

Interlace appears at KBW 2026 with a focus on stablecoin payments and settlement rails

Stablecoin infrastructure platform Interlace took part in Korea Blockchain Week 2026 from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, joining events including The Next Onchain Economy and HSC Conference Seoul. During the event, the company met with global Web3 partners and financial industry participants to discuss stablecoin payments and the next generation of financial infrastructure. Cat Lucci, Interlace’s head of business, said the key to real-world stablecoin payment adoption is deep integration between stablecoin rails, bank cards, and local clearing systems. She said Interlace provides modular card, account, and settlement capabilities designed to support efficient and secure fund flows for exchanges, wallets, and B2B trade scenarios. Interlace also set up a product demo session at KBW, where attendees could receive a Stablecoin Card gift card and try how onchain assets can be used for everyday spending. The company said its next stop will be TOKEN2049 in Singapore, where it plans to join Stablecoin Happy Hour and AI & Emerging Onchain Assets events.

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Arthur Hayes

2026-09-30 04:43:00

Arthur Hayes says ETH could reach $10,000 by year-end

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said during Korea Blockchain Week, or KBW, that he expects ETH to reach $10,000 by the end of this year. Hayes also shared a bullish view on Ethereum’s outlook in an interview with CoinDesk. The update was published by ChainCatcher under the market analysis category. No additional price data, timeline details beyond year-end, or supporting market metrics were provided in the source. The report centers on Hayes’ public remarks at KBW and his separate comments to CoinDesk, both pointing to a positive stance on ETH’s near-term direction.

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Arthur Hayes

2026-09-30 04:41:46

Arthur Hayes says ETH could reach $10,000 by year-end

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he expects Ether (ETH) to reach $10,000 by the end of this year, according to CoinDesk. Hayes made the comment during Korea Blockchain Week, or KBW. In an interview with CoinDesk, he also said he remains bullish on ETH’s outlook in the months ahead. The remarks were cited by CoinDesk in a post shared via X. No additional price targets, timing details beyond year-end, or supporting market data were provided in the source material. The report centers on Hayes’ stated view that ETH can climb to the five-figure level before the end of the year and that he continues to hold a positive stance on the asset’s future performance.

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KBW

2026-08-10 05:22:29

KBW Raises Berkshire Hathaway Price Target to $735,000

On August 10, KBW increased its price target for Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares (BRK.A) from $695,000 to $735,000, marking a fresh high in the bank's valuation outlook.

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LMAX Group

2026-07-26 17:06:58

LMAX weighs IPO, sale or SPAC merger at a valuation of up to $5 billion

LMAX Group is working with Morgan Stanley and KBW, the investment banking arm of Stifel, to review strategic options that include a Nasdaq IPO, a sale, or a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, according to Techub. The potential deal could value the institutional trading platform at as much as $5 billion. LMAX runs venues for foreign exchange and digital asset trading, serving banks, hedge funds, and asset managers. People familiar with the matter said the company is not under pressure to list immediately. Even with weakness in the crypto market, its foreign exchange business gives the group a more diversified revenue base, allowing management to wait for more favorable market conditions before making a move.

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LMAX Group

2026-07-25 14:23:12

LMAX weighs sale or Nasdaq listing at a valuation of up to $5 billion

LMAX Group, an institutional trading platform, has hired Morgan Stanley and KBW to review strategic options that include a direct sale or a Nasdaq listing, with the company potentially valued at as much as $5 billion. People familiar with the matter said a Nasdaq IPO is currently the preferred route, though a SPAC merger and a European listing remain under consideration. The report also noted that LMAX can afford to delay any flotation if crypto market conditions remain weak because it still draws revenue from its foreign exchange business. The latest valuation under discussion marks a sharp increase from July 2021, when J.C. Flowers bought a 30% stake for $300 million, implying LMAX was worth about $1 billion at the time. The information was cited by Techub, referencing crypto.news.

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