South Korea’s Hanwha Investment and Securities has committed $13 million to U.S.-based Kresus Labs, signaling stronger cross-border cooperation in blockchain finance. The strategic investment aims to accelerate enterprise adoption of Web3 infrastructure and digital asset solutions.
The announcement came on February 19, 2026, with the deal valued at approximately KRW 18 billion. It builds on a memorandum of understanding signed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025. At that time, both companies agreed to collaborate on next-generation digital asset infrastructure.
Strengthening Blockchain Infrastructure for Institutions
Kresus Labs develops modular blockchain infrastructure, with a strong focus on secure digital wallet technology. Its platform uses multi-party computation security, often called MPC, to protect user assets. In addition, the company offers seedless wallet recovery and real-world asset tokenization tools.
The new funding will help Kresus:
- Expand product development across multiple blockchains
- Scale enterprise-grade wallet deployments
- Strengthen global partnerships in institutional finance
- Advance tokenization solutions for real-world assets
Kresus serves both consumer and institutional markets. However, this partnership places greater emphasis on enterprise use cases.
Hanwha Expands Its Digital Asset Strategy
Hanwha Investment and Securities continues to position itself as a leader in digital asset services within South Korea and beyond. By backing Kresus, the firm gains direct access to advanced wallet and tokenization technology.
Executives plan to integrate Kresus infrastructure into Hanwha’s client-facing financial services. Furthermore, the company intends to explore tokenization initiatives tied to its existing investment products. This strategy could improve institutional readiness for blockchain-based finance while aligning with regulatory requirements.
Industry observers view this deal as part of a broader trend. Traditional financial institutions, especially in Asia, increasingly partner with specialized Web3 firms. These collaborations allow banks and securities companies to innovate without building complex blockchain systems from scratch.
As blockchain adoption grows, partnerships like Hanwha and Kresus highlight how global finance continues to evolve. Institutions now seek practical, compliant pathways to integrate digital assets into mainstream services.
