Hanwha Investment Completes 300B Won Investment in Digital Asset on July 16

According to Yonhap Infomax, Hanwha Investment & Securities completed a strategic investment of approximately 300 billion Korean won in Digital Asset Holdings LLC on July 16, the firm announced. The New York-based Digital Asset operates the Canton Network, a financial-focused open blockchain infrastructure adopted by major global institutions including Goldman Sachs and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).

The Canton Network's key strength lies in its interoperability, enabling financial institutions to connect independent private networks while maintaining strict data privacy and control requirements. Hanwha Investment aims to leverage the investment to enhance its digital asset platform capabilities and strengthen competitiveness in digital asset and next-generation financial services.