Ripple has signed a strategic partnership with South Korea's Meritz Securities, marking its fourth institutional deal in the country and its first with a securities firm. The partnership aims to integrate Ripple Custody and tokenization infrastructure into Meritz's operations, focusing initially on compliance with existing securities regulations. This deal expands Ripple's footprint beyond banking and insurance into capital markets, complementing previous partnerships with Kyobo Life Insurance, Kbank, and Jeonbuk Bank. Meritz is also exploring other digital asset opportunities like crypto ETFs and security tokens, signaling potential future product launches as regulatory frameworks evolve.
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Ripple has formed its first partnership with a South Korean securities firm, Meritz Securities, to introduce Ripple Custody and tokenization tools into South Korea's capital markets. This collaboration aims to move Meritz's securities business on-cha...
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