Mr. Takehiko Nakao is currently Adviser, Sumitomo Corporation and Chairman, Center for International Economy and Strategy. He is also an executive board member (external) of the Daiichi Life Insurance, Ltd. Concurrently, he teaches as Visiting Professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) and Graduate School of Public Policy, the University of Tokyo. He is a member of the Trilateral Commission, Board of Governors of Asian Institute of Management (Manila), the Japan Corporate Governance Network, and several other international and Japanese non-profit organizations. Before assuming the current job on August 1, 2024, he was Chairman of the Institute at Mizuho Research & Technologies, Ltd. From April 2013 to January 2020, Mr. Nakao served as President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which is based in Manila with membership of 69 countries including 46 regional developing economies. Mr. Nakao was the Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs between 2011 and 2013, and in charge of foreign exchange markets, G20 and G7 processes, ASEAN+3 financial cooperation, and bilateral financial relations with the US, Asian, and others. Mr. Nakao has gained extensive experience in international finance, budget, tax policy, and financial market since he joined the Ministry of Finance in 1978. He was assigned as Minister at the Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C. between 2005 and 2007, and worked as advisor at IMF's Policy Development and Review Department between 1994 and 1997. He has published books and numerous papers on financial and economic issues both in Japanese and English. His memoir “The Rise of Asia: Perspectives and Beyond” covering his ADB days as well as those of Vice Minister was published by ADB in July 2022 (available on ADB HP). He also took an initiative and was a lead editor for “Asia’s Journey to Prosperity: Policy, Market, and Technology over 50 Years”, published by ADB in January 2020 (available on ADB HP). Mr. Nakao holds a BA degree in Economics from the University of Tokyo (1978) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California-Berkeley (1982).

Seung Beom Koh began his public service career in 1985 and served for 37 years and 5 months until his retirement as Chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in July 2022. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Koh held key positions at the current FSC, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Bank of Korea, establishing himself as an expert in both finance and macroeconomics with extensive experience across the Korean financial sector. At the former Financial Supervisory Commission, the predecessor of the FSC, Mr. Koh served as Director of Supervisory Policy, Director of Banking Supervision, and Director of Non-Banking Supervision. Within the FSC, he held various senior roles including Director General of Financial Services (currently the Financial Industry Bureau), Director General of Financial Policy, Secretary General, and Standing Commissioner. In 2016, he was appointed as a member of the Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea and served two consecutive terms until August 2021. In August 2021, he was appointed as the 8th Chairman of the FSC, overseeing national financial policy until his retirement in July 2022. During his time at the FSC, Mr. Koh accumulated comprehensive experience in banking, securities, asset management, insurance, and small and medium-sized financial institutions such as savings banks, specialized credit finance companies, and cooperative financial institutions. He was also deeply involved in corporate restructuring, household debt, and real estate-related policy matters over many years. He is currently providing advisory services across the financial sector through the Finance Group and the Future Finance Strategy Center. Representative Experience • Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (2025-Present) • Chairman, Financial Services Commission (2021-2022) • Member, Monetary Policy Board, Bank of Korea (2016-2021) • Director General of Financial Policy; Secretary General; Standing Commissioner, Financial Services Commission (2010-2016) • Senior Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank (WB, 2008-2010) • Director of Banking Supervision, Director of Non-Banking Supervision, Financial Supervisory Commission (2001-2008) • Economist, Asian Development Bank (ADB, 1998-2001) • Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Finance and Economy, International Finance Bureau, Economic Policy Bureau (1985-1998)

2022 – present Her Majesty’s Ambassador, British Embassy Seoul 2018 – 2021 Her Majesty’s Ambassador, British Embassy Pyongyang 2015 – 2018 Minister Counsellor, British Embassy Beijing 2011 – 2015 Deputy Head of Mission, later Chargé d’Affaires (on loan to European External Action Service), EU Delegation Jakarta 2009 – 2011 Deputy Head, South East Asia & Pacific Department, Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) 2008 FCO, Senior Policy Adviser on North Korea 2008 Chargé d’Affaires, British Embassy Pyongyang 2008 On loan to Cabinet Office 2006 – 2008 Deputy Programme Director, Corporate Services, FCO 2002 – 2006 First Secretary, British Embassy Washington 2000 – 2002 Principal Speechwriter to the Foreign Secretary, FCO 1999 – 2000 Head of Section, European Union Directorate, FCO 1998 – 1999 First Secretary, British Embassy Seoul 1995 – 1998 Second Secretary, British Embassy Seoul 1993 – 1995 Language Training (Korean) 1992 Joined FCO Languages: Korean, French, Mandarin, German, Indonesian

Matthew Grimes is a Managing Partner in Brookfield’s Infrastructure Group. In this role, Mr. Grimes is responsible for business development and transaction execution across Brookfield’s infrastructure funds in Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2018, Mr. Grimes was an Associate Director with a Canadian pension plan investor and previously worked at a leading investment bank in Sydney, where he focused on the infrastructure sector. Mr. Grimes holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with first class honours from the University of Sydney.

□ Professional Experience ○ 1996.1 Officer, Korea Development Bank ○ 2019.1~ Head of Team, Indirect Investment Banking Department ○ 2021.1~ Head of Unit, Indirect Investment Banking Department ○ 2022.1~ General Manager, Jongno Branch ○ 2023.1~ General Manager, New York Branch ○ 2026.3 Head of Innovation & Growth Banking Division

Lee Seonghoon (Paul Lee), CEO of Bitplanet, graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Biology and from Harvard Law School. He began his career at Lehman Brothers, where he experienced the 2008 financial crisis firsthand, including the firm’s collapse. He later worked as a corporate lawyer at Davis Polk & Wardwell, where he handled blockchain-related projects. He has also served as a director at Nasdaq-listed Roivant Sciences and as CEO of BitGo Ventures.

Employment • The Decentralized AI Society, New York, NY. July 2024-Present Co-founder, Chairman of AAI Society. Led a small founding team of a new non-profit dedicated to promoting decentralized AI. Signed 12 paid-up founding member institutions. Forged partnerships with leading institutions, including MIT and the Bermuda government. Launched a policy initiative on personally owned DNA data. Chaired conferences, dinners and other convenings. Wrote content on topical matters. Appeared in media promoting decentralized AI. • Tell, New York, NY Mar 2024-Present Co-founder. Helped develop a monetizable concept around Web3-powered fan engagement strategies to give documentary filmmakers and the communities they speak to a better chance at having their stories told than is possible under the current dependence on streaming platforms. Developed relationships with FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC for two foundational films with which to launch the Tell platform in fall 2025. • CoinDesk, New York, NY. Feb 2024-Jul 2024 Chair of “Consensus.” Part-time advisory, ambassadorial role, event emcee. Oct 2019-Feb 2024 Chief Content Officer. Led more than 80 reporters, editors, TV producers, event programmers and researchers to run Loeb & Polk Award-winning news, multimedia and event content ops for the biggest crypto media outlet. Founder/author/host of the Money Reimagined column and podcast. Jan 2018-Oct 2019 Chairman, Advisory Board. Advised CEO on media/event strategy. Led six- person board of eminent persons contributing essays to Consensus Magazine • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass Sep 2016 –Dec 2019 Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management. Co-taught – with Simon Johnson, Gary Gensler, others – blockchain-focused class on international entrepreneurship. Mentored MBA and Executive MBA students. Helped coordinate a blockchain-themed weekly seminar and group discussion for professors, students, researchers, business leaders from wider Boston area. Sep 2015 – Present Senior Advisor, Digital Currency Initiative, MIT Media Lab. (Transitioned to uncompensated advisory position Sep 1., 2018) Coordinated research into blockchain tech; focused on social impact, financial/economic stability; liased with governments, NGOs, banks, companies. Projects included decentralized solar securitization financing, immutable property registries. Frequent public speaking, Op-eds for outside publications, blog posts for Media Lab-DCI blog. • Wall Street Journal & Dow Jones Newswires New York, NY & Buenos Aires, Argentina Sep 1997 – Jul 2015 Reporter/Bureau Chief/Managing Editor/TV Anchor/Blogger/Columnist. Various reporting, commentary and managerial tasks. Wrote and edited thousands of bylined stories and columns covering business, currency and bond markets, economics and international monetary affairs. Managed various teams, including six years as Buenos Aires bureau chief and three as Managing Editor for NY-based DJ FX Trader, a specialized WSJ currency news service. Anchor/guest commentator roles within “WSJ Live,” an online live TV service. Acted as speaker, moderator, panelist at numerous WSJ reader outreach events • AFX-ASIA Financial News Jakarta, Indonesia Apr 1995- May 1997 Bureau Chief. Opened, ran bureau covering financial, corporate, economic and political news on Indonesia for real-time news service launched May 1995. Also freelanced for The Washington Post, The Australian, The Melbourne Age, others. • The West Australian, Perth, Western Australia. Feb 1992 -Apr 1995 Journalist. Award-winning Asian affairs specialist; assignments in Thailand, Burma, Philippines, Indonesia. (Included one-year sabbatical studying in U.S.) ENTREPRENEURSHIP Sep. 2018 – 2022 Co-Founder and CEO, Streambed Media, New York, NY. Early-stage global media company aiming to create and coordinate the production of specialized videos providing news, commentary, educational insights and thought leadership on the impact of innovative new technologies on business and society. SPEAKING/CONSULTING WORK • July 2015-Present Contracted Public Speaker, Lavin Speaker’s Bureau. Paid and pro-bono presentations on themes related to blockchain technology, social media, economic disruption and digital culture. Clients include: TEDx Lausanne; UBS; World Bank, UNOPS; Capital One; Harvard Clubs of Boston and DC; Futures Industry Association; Money2020; Digital Money Forum/Consumer Electronics Show; Arizona State University/GSV Summit; Harvard Business Review Turkey; Oxford Investment Club; Susquehanna Investment Group; Hundun University, China; CEIBS, China; Australian Superannuation Association; HKInvest. • Jul 2015-Dec 2019 Consultant, MAZAC Communications (Casey Family Company). Helping organizations address opportunities and challenges posed by blockchain technology. Clients include: TIR Consulting (Contributor to team projects led by Jeremy Rifkin’s Third Industrial Revolution operation designing digital planning blueprints for governments of Luxembourg and Rotterdam City.) Also: McKinsey; Moog Inc.; Cyberport Hong Kong; Curtin University, Perth. PUBLISHED BOOKS Feb 2024 OUR BIGGEST FIGHT: Reclaiming Liberty, Dignity and Humanity in the Digital Age (Crown) – With Frank H. McCourt Jr. Hired by businessman and Project Liberty founder McCourt to help conceive and co-write a mainstream-targeted manifesto on the urgent need to re-decentralize our broken internet. Feb 2018 THE TRUTH MACHINE: The Blockchain and the Future of Everything. (St. Martin’s Press) – With Paul Vigna. The sequel to The Age of Cryptocurrency. A comprehensive examination of the multiple, widespread non-currency applications of the blockchain technology. Nov 2016 THE SOCIAL ORGANISM: How Social Media Is Growing, Evolving, and Changing Who We Are (Hachette) –With Oliver Luckett, co-author. The book uses the analogy of biology, living organisms and ecosystems to explain how social media, the latest, most decentralized phase in the evolution of human communication systems, is accelerating changes in our culture. Intended as both a work of social commentary for general readers and an advice manual for businesses, political leaders and individuals looking to harness social media for spreading their message and building their brand. Jan 2015 THE AGE OF CRYPTOCURRENCY: How Bitcoin and Digital Money are Challenging the Global Economic Order, (St. Martin’s Press) --With Paul Vigna, co-author. Critically acclaimed study of bitcoin and the promise of blockchains. Explores tbe history of the idea, the community and broad ramifications for society. Widely and positively reviewed by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist, London Times, others. May 2012 THE UNFAIR TRADE: How Our Broken Global Financial System Destroys the Middle Class, (Crown) A travelogue-inspired, humanizing study of the global factors behind the 2008 financial crisis. Extensively interviewed for TV, radio and print programs across the U.S., Canada and Australia. April 2009 CHE’S AFTERLIFE: The Legacy of an Image, (Vintage) Critically acclaimed work of history and travel journalism exploring the many manifestations of Alberto Korda’s famous photo of Che Guevara – the most reproduced in history. Published in various languages. Included in New York Times critic Michiko Kakutani’s Top Ten picks for 2009. SELECTION OF PUBLISHED PAPERS, FEATURE ARTICLES • Michael J. Casey, “‘DeFi’ and ‘TradFi’ Must Work Together,” Finance & Development Magazine, September 2022, International Monetary Fund. • Michael J. Casey, “A Reckoning Looms for America’s 50‐Year Financial Surveillance System,” Cato Journal, Spring/Summer 2021 • Casey, M, J Crane, G Gensler, S Johnson, and N Narula, “The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Finance: A Catalyst for Change,” Geneva Reports on the World Economy, Number 21, 2018, ICMB and CEPR. • Michael J. Casey, “Amid Chaos, Our Decentralized Future is Being Built,” Consensus Magazine (CoinDesk annual publication), May 14, 2018. • Michael J. Casey and Paul Vigna, “In blockchain we trust.” MIT Technology Review, April 9, 2018. • Amit Ganeriwalla , Michael J. Casey , Prema Shrikrishna, Jan Philipp Bender , and Stefan Gstettner, “Does Your Supply Chain Need a Blockchain?” (MIT Digital Currency Initiative and Boston Consulting Group collaboration). BCG.com, March 16, 2018.• Michael J. Casey, “The Token Economy: When Money Becomes Programmable,” The Blockchain Research Institute, September 2017Michael J. Casey, “The Internet Plus Blockchain: A New Architecture for the Global Economy.” Boao Review, April 2017. • Michael J. Casey and Pindar Wong, “Global Supply Chains Are About to Get Better, Thanks to Blockchain,” Harvard Business Review. March 13, 2017. • Mariana Dahan and Michael J. Casey, “Blockchain technology: Redefining trust for a global, digital economy,” World Bank, blogs.worldbank.org, June 16, 2016. • Michael Casey and Brian Forde, “How the blockchain will enable self-service government,” Wired, January 5, 2016. • Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey, “Bitcoin for the Unbanked Cryptocurrencies That Go Where Big Banks Won’t,” Foreign Affairs, February 26, 2015. • Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey, “Bitcoin and the Digital Currency Revolution,” WSJ Review, January 23, 2015. DOCUMENTARY FILMS • Chevolution. (Red Envelope Entertainment, 2008) Role: Interviewee, Advisor • Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It. (3D Content Hub, 2015) Role: Interviewee • Banking on Bitcoin. (Periscope Entertainment, 2016). Role: Interviewee • Next: Blockchain. (OX3 Productions, 2018). Role: Interviewee • Explained: Cryptocurrency, (Vox, 2018) Role: Interview ADVISORY ROLES • Dandelion Science. Developer of cutting-edge, AI-driven neuro-imaging products aimed at dramatically improving mental health treatments. • Propy. Developer of blockchain-based title settlement solutions to remove inefficiencies in real estate and provide immutable property records that unlocks capital for both developed-nation homeowners and financially excluded developing world citizens. • Own. A Web3 “Tik Tok killer” app that gives creators and users full control of their data and introduces novel, empowering mechanisms for amplifying and monetizing good content • Global Blockchain Business Council. Non-profit trade association comprising organizations and founding thought-leaders from over 40 countries to advance understanding of blockchain technology amongst global regulators and business leaders. (Uncompensated position) • West Australian, Ocean Foundation. Non-profit working to continually improve the health and ethical use of Western Australia’s ocean through collaboration, technology, research and education. (Uncompensated position). • Ricult. For-profit developer of data-driven solutions to alleviate financial burdens for low- income farmers in developing countries. (Compensated.) • Favored Nation. Web3 creative productions fundraising and fan engagement platform. EDUCATION Jun 93 - Aug 94 Master of Arts, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Feb 91 - Dec 91 Graduate Diploma (English - Journalism), Curtin University, Perth, WA Feb 85 - Dec 87 Bachelor of Commerce, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA LANGUAGES Spanish (fluent), Indonesian (intermediate) AWARDS • Irish American Magazine’s 2017 list of 100 “best and brightest” Irish-Americans in business. • William R. Clabby Dow Jones Newswires Award, 1999; • Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship, 1993; • Eaves-Prior Award - Cadet Journalist of the Year for Western Australia 1991/1992

Humphrey Valenbreder is a seasoned executive with experience in shaping innovative ventures and driving transformative growth strategies. With a career spanning more than two decades across the finance and technology fields, he currently serves as CEO of Partior, the blockchain-based market infrastructure for clearing and settlement.

Noritaka Okabe began his entrepreneurial journey in 2001 while studying at Hitotsubashi University, founding his first company and serving as Representative Director and Director/CTO. In 2017, he co-founded Real World Games Inc., where he held key positions including Director/CTO and CFO before continuing as a Director. In 2019, Okabe established Japan Cryptoasset Market, Inc. (now JPYC Inc.) and became its Representative Director. Since 2021, Okabe has led the issuance of the yen-denominated prepaid token “JPYC Prepaid.” That same year, he was appointed Visiting Professor at the Professional University of Information and Management for Innovation (iU) and Director of the Blockchain Collaborative Consortium (BCCC). In July 2023, he became Chair of the BCCC’s “Blockchain Adoption Promotion Committee,” and since June 2025, he has also served as a Director of the Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA).

Current title Managing director – Macquarie Korea Asset Management Education 2002 : Washington University in St. Louis, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 2012 : Columbia Business School, MBA Past experiences 2024.04 ~ current Macquarie Korea Asset Management, Managing Director 2022.07 ~ 2024.04 Macquarie Asset Management (Singapore), Managing Director 2015.09 ~ 2022.07 Macquarie Korea Asset Management, Managing Director 2013.04 ~ 2015.09 National Pension Service of Korea, Global Infrastructure, Sr. Investment Professional 2012.08 ~ 2013.03 Morgan Stanley (Hong Kong), Associate 2008.09 ~ 2010.07 Macquarie Korea Opportunities Management, Executive 2007.08 ~ 2008.09 Macquarie Capital Korea, IBD Business Analyst 2007.02 ~ 2007.07 Shinhan Macquarie Financial Advisory, Business Analyst

Education • Ph.D. in Finance, KAIST Business School • B.A. in Mathematics(double major in Computer ScienceEngineering), POSTECH Professional Experience • Korea Capital Market Institute(2010.6~present) • - Senior Research Fellows • - Research Areas: Financial Economics, Asset Management, Derivatives • Visiting Scholar at San Diego State University(2018.1~2018.12) • - Finance Department • KAIST Business School(2010.9~2011.12) • - Visiting Professor of MBA Program

He is a Professor at the College of Law at Gachon University and Director of the Center for AI, Data and Policy. He received his LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. in Law from Sungkyunkwan University, and an LL.M. from Duke University in the United States. He is admitted to the New York State Bar. He currently serves as President of the Korean Association of Informedia Law, President of the Korea Association for Artificial Intelligence and Law, and President of the Korea Association of Personal Data Professionals (KAPP). He previously served as President of the Personal Information Protection Law Association, Dean of the International College, and Dean for International Affairs at Gachon University. He is actively engaged as a leading expert in AI, data, and ICT law and policy both domestically and internationally. His roles include Member of the Judiciary’s AI Committee, Advisor to the National Assembly’s Special Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Policy Advisor to the National Security Office of the Presidential Office, and Chair of the Drafting Committee on Amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act under the Personal Information Protection Commission. He is also a Member of multiple dispute resolution bodies, including the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee, Consumer Dispute Mediation Commission, Telecommunications Dispute Mediation Committee, and Content Dispute Resolution Committee. Furthermore, he serves as an Arbitrator at the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, a National Representative of Korea to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and a Member of the OECD Expert Group on AI, Data, and Privacy. His major publications include <Personal Information Protection Act> (Lead Author, 2024), <Artificial Intelligence Law> (Editor-in-Chief, 2024), <EU Artificial Intelligence Act> (Lead Author, 2024), and <100 Leading Cases on Personal Data Protection> (Editor-in-Chief, 2022). In 1998, he published <Electronic Commerce and the Law>, the first specialized book on electronic commerce law in Korea.