South Korea’s KEB Hana Bank is actively collaborating with the Central Bank of Korea in developing blockchain-based currency systems and exploring tokenized deposits. The bank is also investing heavily in research related to the crypto sector, including areas beyond traditional banking like real estate. The potential growth of the domestic security token market is predicted to reach $27 billion next year.
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South Korea’s STO Market Boom: What Lies Ahead for Banks and Investors by 2030
South Korea’s security token offerings (STO) market could reach $287 billion by 2030, with major banks preparing to enter this growing market. Recent government policy announcements regarding STO regulations have prompted a positive response from the banking sector, resulting in rapid market growth and the formation of an STO alliance among major banks.
South Korean Banks Join STO Consortium: Exploring the Tokenized Securities Ecosystem
Major South Korean lenders such as Hana Bank, Shinhan Bank, and Woori Bank have joined a bank consortium focused on security token offerings (STOs) established by Seoul-based NongHyup. The consortium aims to create a tokenized securities ecosystem, where primarily companies can issue tradable corporate bonds as security tokens while addressing regulatory challenges. South Korea’s STO market is projected to reach 34 trillion won ($26.6 billion) by 2024, signifying the nation’s commitment to a digital future.
The Future of Blockchain: Balancing Innovation with Stability and Security
“China’s mobile payment giants, WeChat Pay and Alipay, have abolished the requirement of a local bank account for foreign visitors, enabling international credit cards. Meanwhile, royalty volumes for NFTs on the Ethereum Blockchain have significantly dipped, causing concerns about their sustainability. Banks in Korea are exploring CD tokens as a stable alternative. Crypto wallet, Zengo introduced a premium subscription, and discussions on security vulnerabilities in crypto are ongoing.”
South Korean CEO’s $176M Crypto Freeze: Fraud Allegations and Heaviest Financial Crime Sentence
South Korean prosecutors freeze $176 million in assets belonging to Terraform Labs CEO Kwon Do-Hyung over alleged investor fraud in Terra-Luna project and related DeFi services, as he faces a court hearing for travel document forgery charges. This highlights South Korean authorities’ crackdown on white-collar crimes.