Shinhan Bank

Korea’s First Bank Joins Messaging Giant Kakao’s Blockchain Governance Council

Shinhan joins a number of existing council members including LG Electronics, Binance and Worldpay, among others.

News  ·  29 June 2021

South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Builds Pilot Platform for Central Bank Digital Currency

The Seoul-based bank built the blockchain-based platform in preparation for a role as intermediary should a digital won be launched.

Tech  ·  10 March 2021
Security

Shinhan Bank Teams With Kakao’s GroundX for Blockchain Security Boost

One of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea has partnered with two fintech firms to build a new security system using blockchain tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 August 2019
Patents

Korea’s Biggest Credit Card Firm Wins Patent for Blockchain Credit System

Shinhan Card has been granted a patent for a blockchain payment system that could reportedly do away with physical credit cards.

Tech  ·  15 July 2019
Regulation

South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Is Cracking Down Harder on Anonymous Crypto Users

The bank plans to make it even harder to create anonymous crypto exchange accounts in South Korea.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 July 2019
Loans

South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Turns to Blockchain to Speed Up Loan Issuance

Shinhan, one of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea, is using blockchain technology to speed up the approval process for loan products. 

Policy & regulation  ·  28 May 2019
Exchanges

Korea’s Crypto Crackdown Talk Draws Backlash From Users and Politicians

South Korea's citizens reacted angrily to a proposed ban on cryptocurrency exchanges, with politicians and residents alike condemning the move.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 January 2018