{"id":2206363,"date":"2024-09-04T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T23:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2206363"},"modified":"2024-09-03T17:36:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T08:36:56","slug":"sk-telecom-and-hana-financial-invest-in-bitgo-korea-to-enter-crypto-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/09\/sk-telecom-and-hana-financial-invest-in-bitgo-korea-to-enter-crypto-market\/","title":{"rendered":"SK Telecom and Hana Financial invest in BitGo Korea to enter crypto market"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom have <\/span>reportedly acquired<\/span><\/a> stakes in BitGo Korea, becoming major shareholders in the digital asset custody firm. Hana Financial secured a 25% stake, while SK Telecom took a 10% stake, as announced by BitGo CEO Mike Belshe at the Korea Blockchain Week 2024 in Seoul. The move aims to strengthen BitGo Korea\u2019s position in the digital asset market and promote the institutionalization of virtual assets in South Korea.<\/span><\/p>\n BitGo Korea stated that the strategic investments by Hana Financial and SK Telecom underscore the growing importance of regulatory compliance in the virtual asset sector. The partnership will leverage BitGo\u2019s global expertise in digital asset technology and Hana Financial’s financial services and compliance experience to enhance the security and transparency of digital asset transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n WHY IT MATTERS<\/b><\/p>\n Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom\u2019s investment in BitGo Korea is part of a <\/span>global<\/span><\/a> trend<\/span><\/a> of traditional financial institutions entering the digital asset space. This investment signals traditional South Korean companies\u2019 willingness to adopt digital assets into their portfolio. Additionally, Hana and SK\u2019s entry into the digital asset space may encourage other financial and tech firms to explore similar partnerships or investments.<\/span><\/p>\n The involvement of major companies may prompt the South Korean government to introduce clearer regulations and standards for digital assets. To date, South Korea has taken a cautious approach, implementing measures like <\/span>real-name account requirements<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>anti-money laundering compliance<\/span><\/a> for exchanges. With Hana and SK\u2019s participation, the Financial Services Commission may develop more comprehensive guidelines for digital asset custody and investor protection.<\/span><\/p>\n