Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is set to take the stage at the Korea Blockchain Week 2024, scheduled to take place on September 3-4, 2024, at Seoul's Walkerhill Hotels and Resort complex. Garlinghouse's speech will be part of the IMPACT program, where he will delve into the future of finance and the role of blockchain and crypto technology in shaping it.

The event, supported by local digital economy heavyweights Hashed and Factblock, is a significant platform for Ripple to showcase its regional strategy. Emi Yoshikawa, Ripple's Strategic Initiatives Vice President, expressed excitement about Ripple's presence in Korea for the event, highlighting the importance of the region in the company's global strategy.

The announcement comes on the heels of Ripple's recent developments in the region. Just two weeks prior, the XRP Ledger blockchain onboarded a South Korean validator, marking a significant milestone in Ripple's expansion into the Korean market.

In other news, discussions about the potential approval of an XRP ETF in the United States have been reignited. Local infrastructure vendor Infinite Block began supporting the integrity of XRPL transaction validation in May, while Standard Chartered, a major banking institution, suggested that an XRP spot ETF could be approved as early as 2025. However, the exact timelines remain uncertain as many altcoins are considered potential securities by the U.S. SEC, which could jeopardize their ETF prospects.

Garlinghouse's speech at the Korea Blockchain Week 2024 is expected to provide valuable insights into Ripple's vision for the future of finance and the role of blockchain and crypto technology in achieving it. The event is set to be a significant platform for Ripple to engage with the Korean blockchain community and showcase its commitment to the region.