The blockchain project Monster successfully raised 12.6 million USD, with investors including institutions such as HANA Capital and PolyChain, and received strategic support from BNB Chain. Its mission is to establish an AI-driven full-chain trading ecosystem, providing a one-stop on-chain liquidity solution, and expanding trading-related applications.

South Korea's top financial holding companies are racing to partner with big tech companies as they gear up to launch stablecoin projects amidst industry hype. Summary Major South Korean banks, including KB, Shinhan, Hana, and Woori Financial Groups, have begun partnering with tech giants

According to Mars Finance, the Korea Times reported that the four major financial holding companies in South Korea, KB, Shinhan, Hana, and Woori, are competing to establish partnerships with large tech companies such as Naver, Kakao, and Samsung Electronics to gain an advantage in the rapidly rising stablecoin market. The domestic stablecoin trading volume in South Korea has exceeded 60 trillion won (approximately 41.15 billion USD). Financial regulators are preparing to submit a stablecoin regulatory bill to the National Assembly by the end of 2025. Banks are seen as the main issuers of won-linked stablecoins.

In Brief Hana has partnered with MoneyGram to enable instant USDC withdrawals via Stellar, providing Southeast Asian users with digital-to-fiat financial access. Digital finance application Hana announced a partnership with MoneyGram, a global payments network serving individuals, businesses, a

Hana Network is emerging as a game-changer in the privacy token space, blending social network crypto features with entertainment to create a TikTok-like platform for retail crypto users. With the $HANA token TGE Early Access Sale running from June 17-24, 2025, participants can secure tokens at $0.04 amid a $40M FDV, positioning it for potential Q3 2025 surges. 

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure South Korea’s top banks are moving fast into crypto and stablecoins. They’re not waiting around. Shinhan, Woori, KEB Hana and KB Kookmin have all set up in-house teams to build custody services,

Korean virtual asset investors show a clear preference for Bitcoin ( BTC) as a primary holding, gradually diversifying into altcoins and stablecoins as they gain experience, according to a new study. Crypto Investors Typically Hold Two Coins A new study from the Hana Financial Research

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to a survey by Hana Bank’s Hana Financial Research Institute, half of adults in their 20s through 50s have tried crypto, and more than a quarter still hold them. Related Reading:

In South Korea, nearly 30% of people aged 20 to 50 already hold Crypto Assets, with motivations varying from retirement preparation to combating housing prices, as regulatory easing and financial intervention are driving the maturation of investment behaviors. (Background: South Korea submitted a "stablecoin bill" allowing domestic companies to issue them, requiring sufficient reserve assets.) (Context: Wall Street prophets warn that nearly half of the baby boomer generation cannot afford "retirement costs," and the housing mortgage tide puts heavy pressure on the housing market.) In recent years, Crypto Assets have officially penetrated age barriers in South Korea, with nearly 30% of the population aged 20 to 50 including Bitcoin (BTC) in their asset allocation; middle-aged individuals view it as a backup for retirement funds, while the youth pin their hopes on an on-chain comeback, thus shaping a "nationwide crypto adoption." Holding profile: 27% have gotten on board, and 70% want to increase their holdings. According to a 2023 survey by Hana Financial Research, 27% of the South Korean population aged 20 to 50 have already held Crypto Assets.

The "2050 Generation Virtual Asset Investment Trends Report" from Hana Financial Research Institute shows that virtual asset investment in South Korea is becoming a serious financial asset rather than a speculative tool, with 27% of individuals aged 20-50 investing in cryptocurrencies.

The Han Asia Financial Research Institute report shows that 27% of South Koreans aged 20 to 50 own digital assets, with Crypto Assets accounting for 14% of their financial assets. The highest ownership rate is among those aged 40, and 70% of respondents plan to increase their investments in the future, mainly motivated by rise potential and diversification. Bitcoin remains the primary choice, but investors are gradually diversifying into alts and stablecoin.

Over 25% of South Koreans aged 20 to 50 are now holding digital assets, with crypto accounting for about 14% of their financial portfolios. According to a new report by the Hana Institute of Finance, 31% of crypto ownership is held by investors in their 40s, 28% in their 30s, and 25% by persons in t

The world of digital currency is experiencing an unprecedented surge, and South Korea, a global leader in technological adoption, is at the forefront of this evolution. Imagine a digital currency that offers the stability of your national fiat, yet boasts the speed and efficiency of blockchain techn

On June 25, CoinNess Global reported in an X post, Hana Bank recently filed 16 trademarks for won-based stablecoins. This action aligns Hana Bank with other banks pursuing digital currency projects in South Korea. The bank is also working with several institutions and the Open Blockchain &

From April 12 to April 18, 2025, there were a total of 8 investment and financing events in the crypto market, covering areas such as tools, Decentralized Finance, and asset management, with a total amount of approximately $191 million. Among the financing projects, companies like Auratine and Optimum received significant investments. In the DeFi sector, Neutrl and Resolv Labs completed seed round financing, respectively. In the asset management sector, Glider and Hana also received investments. Overall, the weekly financing situation was relatively calm.

Introduction and interactive tutorials of the three projects: Momentum, a centralized liquidity engine, launched DEX on the Sui Chain; Solix is a decentralized shared bandwidth network where users can earn rewards; Hana Network is a decentralized privacy protocol that enables on-chain privacy. They announced funding and launched new features, respectively. The interactive tutorial covers steps such as registration, trading, and mining.

DeepTech TechFlow news, on March 11, according to Cryptonews citing BusinessKorea reported that the Central Bank of Korea plans to cooperate with the Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service to launch a practical transaction pilot involving 100,000 consumers of central bank digital currency (CBDC). The pilot will involve seven major commercial banks, including National Bank, Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank, Woori Bank, Nonghyup Bank, Korea Industrial Bank, and Busan Bank. These banks will issue deposit tokens backed by CBDC for retail transactions at specific merchants, including 7-Eleven convenience stores, Kyobo Bookstore, and food delivery platform Ddaenggyeoyo. Participants will use electronic wallets to generate QR codes for transactions, with a spending limit of 1 million South Korean Won (approximately 688 US dollars). This time

The cost of ETH network is gradually pumping, but traders seem to be not very sensitive. In addition to Wrapped Ethereum (WETH), tokens such as Hana (HANA), Virtual USD (VUSD), Incept (INCEPT), Doggo (DOGGO) have also contributed a lot to the fees, reflecting the activity of the ETH ecosystem. The cost pumping may be the result of the increase in decentralized finance activities, which is a positive signal for the health of the ecosystem, but attention should also be paid to the relationship between cost pumping and market speculative bubbles.

In South Korea, a number of private banks are actively researching tokenized deposit technology as a viable alternative to private stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Top banks in the region have shown significant interest in certificates of deposit (CDs), which are tokenized bank deposits deposited on the blockchain. CDs are a modern alternative to traditional paper notes and deposits without any disruption to the existing banking system. In addition, using CDs is subject to the same strict authentication standards as any other traditional banking service. Two Seoul-based private firms, Hana Bank and Woori Bank, have reportedly shown strong interest in exploring these certificates of deposit tokens. Hana Bank has expressed interest in conducting research on CD tokens. On the other hand, Woori Bank Research has published a report on these coins. Hana Bank and Woori Bank are both in-depth research...