🇰🇷 Korean Media Spotlight: XION's Face ID Integration Gains Print Coverage
🇰🇷 Korean Media Spotlight: XION's Face ID Integration Gains Print Coverage
🖨️ Print media breakthrough
XION continues Korean media momentum with coverage in The Herald Business, one of Korea's most respected publications.
Key highlights:
- Featured @BurntBanksy discussing "No need to create a blockchain wallet... Log in with Face ID and pay with Apple Pay"
- Rare print edition coverage emphasizes the significance of the feature
- Builds on recent Korean media interviews focusing on Web3 accessibility
The coverage showcases XION's core value proposition: making blockchain technology invisible to users through familiar authentication methods like Face ID and payment systems like Apple Pay.
This follows XION's recent Apple ID protocol integration and ongoing Korean market expansion efforts.
Last week @BurntBanksy was interviewed by @hankyungmedia at @kbwofficial Focus was on Web3 being as user-friendly as Web2 and XION's plans for Korea. hankyung.com/article/202509… Full English translation below 👇
Great meeting yesterday with Hyeong-joo Kim, Chairman, and Seong-gon Kim, Executive Director, of Korea Blockchain Industry Promotion Association (KBIPA) @BurntBanksy focussed on the importance of Korea, stablecoins and the K-won in advancing blockchain adoption 어제
Words of wisdom in both English and Korean on late night AMA with @BurntBanksy Day 1 of #KBW2025 done #KoreaBlockchainWeek @kbwofficial x.com/i/spaces/1YqKD…
Burning, Abstraction, Proofs, and Unicorns. What's the common thread? The XION Roadmap. Here's a sneak peek 👇
Today @BurntBanksy discussed The Future of Web3 Gaming at @kbwofficial Hosted by @CertiK it was the perfect panel to showcase the launch of XION Arena and the W1 Billion Korean Won prize That's how you shape the future of Web3 gaming 오늘 @BurntBanksy가 @kbwofficial에서 Web3
Even before KBW kicks off on the 22nd, XION is already lighting up Korea. From airport screens to downtown displays, we are everywhere. And we're teaming up with @UXLINKofficial and @071_labs to make it even bigger!
The interviews in Korea keep on coming Dong-hyun Yoo, from The Herald Business, invited @BurntBanksy to share his vision for @burnt_xion Looking forward to the deep dive into XION and our ideas for APAC 한국 인터뷰는 계속됩니다. 헤럴드 비즈니스의 유동현 기자가 @BurntBanksy를
ICYMI: XION's Biggest Week Last week, XION became the first blockchain project to drop a roadmap on the New York Stock Exchange. This was a statement: blockchain is moving out of the niche and into the centre of everyday life. Here's how we got where we are. The Ages of XION To
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XION now on @krakenfx The first North American exchange for $XION After announcing Apple ID and our trailblazing roadmap this week already, Kraken had to list This is the perfect end to a perfect week
$XION is live on Kraken 🔥 The consumer-first L1 designed to simplify Web3 Trade now: p.k.xyz/9f1e/375hi0vm
The interviews keep on coming from Korea The Herald Business, one of the most respected publication, discussed with @BurntBanksy how there's "No need to create a blockchain wallet... Log in with Face ID and pay with Apple Pay" biz.heraldcorp.com/article/105845…
Yesterday, @BurntBanksy had the great honour of being invited to the Korean National Assembly to meet Byung-deok Min - member of the National Policy Committee, a Democratic Party lawmaker, and a leader in driving rapid blockchain adoption in Korea 어제 @BurntBanksy는 대한민국
This week XION became the first blockchain to launch its roadmap at NYSE The full broadcast goes live this Saturday, 13th, 6 am Pacific Time kron4.com Here's some highlights + the full roadmap
🔥 THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS 🔥 We’re kicking off #KBW2025 main event with something massive. An event where Web2 and Web3 collide. One global stage. One community. One shot at history. Watch this space 👀 #KoreaBlockchainWeek @KBWofficial
Blockchain’s future really being rewritten at @KBWofficial by @burnt_xion with XION Arena. A showcase for innovation, this world-first digital death match tournament, proves how Web3 games will transform gaming. @burnt_xion이 XION Arena와 함께 @KBWofficial 에서 블록체인의
ICYMI: Another huge week for XION as we wrap up #KBW2025 Here’s a look at the stories from around the world, starting with @BurntBanksy’s interview with @BTCTN on the road between provocation and proofs
🏆 XION Wraps September Campaign Winners
XION concluded its second month of the RISE Campaign partnership with KaitoAI, distributing over **70,000 $XION tokens** to content creators. **Top September Winners:** - @charles48011843 claimed first place - @rapperr111 and @jayplayco rounded out the top 3 - 50 total winners received rewards for promoting XION **Key Details:** - Campaign rewards creators who "carry the narrative forward" - Creators staking 1,000+ $XION earn bonus rewards - Separate leaderboards track Chinese and Korean contributors - Two-month total exceeds 100,000 $XION distributed The campaign appears designed to incentivize community-driven content creation and engagement across different language communities. [Full campaign details](https://xion.burnt.com/blog/first-month-of-xion-kaito-rise-campaign)
🎤 BurntBanksy Reveals Mass Adoption Strategy
**BurntBanksy delivered a keynote presentation** on the OG Stage at Korea Blockchain Week, focusing on strategies for achieving mass crypto adoption. The full presentation is now available for those who missed the live event. The talk addressed key barriers preventing mainstream users from entering Web3 and outlined practical approaches to overcome these challenges. **Key discussion points included:** - Technical barriers facing everyday consumers - Infrastructure improvements needed for broader adoption - Real-world applications that could drive mainstream interest The presentation builds on previous KBW panels where BurntBanksy explored topics like real-world assets (RWA) and payment finance (PayFi) as drivers for crypto's future in traditional finance.
Korea Blockchain Week 2025 Kicks Off with RWA and PayFi Panel
**Korea Blockchain Week 2025** launched with its first panel focusing on **crypto mass adoption** - specifically how Real World Assets (RWA) and Payment Finance (PayFi) are shaping the future of finance. **Key highlights:** - Panel titled "From Assets to Payments" explored the intersection of traditional finance and crypto - **@BurntBanksy** provided expert insights on complex RWA and PayFi topics - Discussion centered on how these technologies drive mainstream crypto adoption **What's RWA and PayFi?** - **RWA**: Tokenization of real-world assets like real estate, commodities, and securities on blockchain - **PayFi**: Integration of decentralized finance with payment systems for seamless transactions The panel addressed how these innovations are **removing barriers** to crypto adoption and making blockchain technology more accessible to everyday users. This aligns with broader industry efforts to bridge traditional finance with decentralized systems. *Stay tuned for more insights from Korea Blockchain Week 2025 as the event continues.*
XION Takes Over Korea Ahead of KBW 2025
**XION is making a bold statement** across Korea before Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) officially begins on September 22nd. **Massive visibility campaign:** - Airport screens displaying XION branding - Downtown displays throughout Korea - Strategic partnerships with UXLINK and 071 Labs **KOL Networking & Play Night** scheduled for September 24th features: - Exclusive networking opportunities - Photo booth experiences - Casino-style games with substantial prizes This coordinated effort positions XION as a major presence at KBW, focusing on **connecting with key Web3 influencers** and industry leaders. [Secure your spot at the event](https://luma.com/3oaoe470)