Shinhan Asset Management Finalizes Canton Network Collaboration and Plans Ecosystem Participation

Finalize Key Partnership Agreements
Begin Official Phased Activities After Regulatory Implementation

Shinhan Asset Management announced on September 14 that it has been approved to serve as the “Super Validator,” a core node within Korea, according to the governance procedures of the Canton Network, a global blockchain platform for institutional clients. The company plans to gradually join the ecosystem in line with the step-by-step progress of legal regulations for token securities issuance in Korea and the institutionalization of digital assets.

Within the Canton Network, the Super Validator functions as key infrastructure by supporting the stable operation of the network and participating in network governance, similar to how financial institutions participate as nodes in the distributed ledger structure for token securities, but without holding virtual assets. Moreover, the Super Validator is involved in the operation of the network and participates in major policy decisions.

This decision follows the governance participation framework MOU for collaboration, which Shinhan Asset Management and the Canton Foundation signed in June. Both sides have closely discussed the detailed terms as major partners within Korea and have now finalized all key conditions.

Shinhan Asset Management considers compliance with the domestic regulatory environment its top priority. Until token securities-related laws are enacted in Korea, and related subordinate regulations and detailed guidelines from the financial authorities are established, the company will focus on testing in-house tokenization technology and proof-of-concept (PoC) activities within the Canton Network.

This agreement is part of preliminary preparations for future changes in token securities and digital asset regulations. Shinhan Asset Management plans to officially launch phased activities within the allowed scope once the relevant legal framework is in place and government policies are clarified.

Shinhan Asset Management also said it intends to proactively establish financial infrastructure aligned with global standards in the tokenization and digital finance markets by participating in the Canton Network ecosystem.

A Shinhan Asset Management representative stated, “We have successfully finalized the details of our collaboration with the Canton Foundation and are now closely monitoring the progress of Korea’s regulatory developments. As the domestic digital financial market is fully institutionalized, this will provide a foundation for safely introducing digital financial products and services meeting global standards.”

The representative added, “Shinhan Asset Management will continue to enhance its linkage with the global digital finance ecosystem while strictly complying with Korea’s regulatory framework, and we will carry on preparations so Shinhan Financial Group can further expand its capabilities in the tokenization and digital finance markets.”

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