Ripple partners with Meritz Securities to explore custody and tokenization in South Korea
Image: Crypto.newsRipple signed a partnership with Meritz Securities, marking its first tie‑up with a Korean securities firm and its fourth institutional deal in South Korea in 2026. The firms will explore institutional cryptocurrency custody and tokenization using Ripple Custody technology. Work will start under existing regulations, with future services considered as the security token framework changes in 2027.
Key points
- Ripple signed a strategic partnership with Meritz Securities, its first Korean securities firm tie‑up and fourth institutional deal in 2026.
- The collaboration will explore institutional cryptocurrency custody and asset tokenization using Ripple Custody and tokenization infrastructure.
- Both companies will begin work under South Korea's current securities regulations, with additional services possible as rules evolve.
- The partnership may examine Korean won‑denominated stablecoins, though no issuance plans were confirmed.
Why it matters
The deal expands Ripple's footprint in Korea and could bring institutional custody and tokenized products to traditional securities firms, increasing crypto accessibility as regulations evolve.
What's unclear
Specific digital assets or tokens that may be offered under the partnership remain undisclosed.
The timeline for any product launches after the February 2027 regulatory changes is not defined.
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Ripple signs new deal with South Korea’s Meritz Securities
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