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South Korea’s Hanwha Investment & Securities has committed $13 million to U.S. blockchain firm Kresus, formalizing a partnership aimed at scaling enterprise digital wallets and real-world asset tokenization — and pushing Kresus’ total funding to approximately $38 million.
The deal, confirmed following a memorandum of understanding signed at Abu Dhabi Finance Week in December 2025, aims to accelerate expansion in enterprise digital wallets, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and onchain financial workflows.
With the Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment, both companies seek to strengthen digital asset capabilities across consumer and institutional markets.
The funding marks a strategic step for Hanwha Investment & Securities as it deepens its involvement in blockchain-based financial services, while positioning Kresus for broader global deployment of its infrastructure tools.
At its core, the Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment is designed to scale enterprise-grade wallet technology and tokenization systems. Kresus develops digital asset tools including seedless wallet recovery mechanisms and multi-party computation (MPC) security systems, technologies aimed at improving usability and safeguarding private keys.
The $13 million injection builds on earlier collaboration between the two firms and formalizes Hanwha’s strategic interest in blockchain infrastructure. The Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment also reflects a broader industry trend: traditional financial institutions seeking to integrate tokenization and digital asset custody solutions into mainstream offerings.
“This investment validates both our technology and the direction Kresus has taken as a company,” — Trevor Traina, Founder, Kresus.
Traina emphasized that the company has focused on infrastructure capable of functioning in real-world environments, spanning consumer applications and enterprise deployments.
He added, “Kresus has been deliberate about building infrastructure that works in real environments, from consumer applications used at scale to enterprise solutions. We’re excited to partner with Hanwha Investment & Securities as we continue to expand these efforts globally.”
The Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment is expected to support product development, enterprise rollouts and expanded international partnerships.
For Hanwha Investment & Securities, the Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment is part of a broader plan to enhance its digital asset offerings. The firm intends to integrate Kresus’ wallet security and RWA tokenization infrastructure into its client-facing services.
Real-world asset tokenization converting traditional financial products into blockchain-based representations has gained traction among financial institutions exploring new distribution channels and liquidity models. Through the Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment, Hanwha aims to accelerate initiatives tied to tokenized financial instruments.
“Kresus’ unique wallet security technology and RWA infrastructure will play a core role in advancing Hanwha Investment & Securities’ digital asset capabilities,” — Son Jong-min, Chief Strategy Officer, Hanwha Investment & Securities.
Son further indicated that Hanwha plans continued collaboration with global technology partners as it seeks to evolve into a specialized digital asset securities firm. The Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment thus positions Hanwha to compete in a sector where traditional brokerage services increasingly intersect with blockchain infrastructure.
The Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment follows Kresus’ earlier fundraising efforts. On March 7, 2023, the company raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Liberty City Ventures, with participation from JetBlue Technology Ventures, Franklin Templeton, Craft Ventures, Marc Benioff and the Winklevoss twins.
With the additional $13 million from Hanwha, total cumulative funding for Kresus now stands at approximately $38 million. This expanded capital base strengthens the company’s capacity to develop secure wallet systems and scalable tokenization frameworks.
In practical terms, the Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment enhances Kresus’ ability to deploy enterprise-grade solutions tailored for financial institutions navigating regulatory and operational requirements. Multi-party computation security systems, in particular, have become central to institutional custody strategies by distributing key management across multiple parties rather than relying on single-point control.
As blockchain adoption advances, institutions face mounting pressure to balance innovation with compliance and security. The Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment reflects confidence in Kresus’ approach to addressing those demands through infrastructure rather than consumer-facing speculation.
The collaboration underscores how established financial firms are moving beyond exploratory blockchain pilots toward structured investments in infrastructure providers. The Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment signals that wallet security and RWA tokenization are emerging as priority areas for institutions seeking long-term digital asset integration.
By combining Hanwha’s financial services footprint with Kresus’ technical capabilities, the partnership may accelerate adoption of onchain workflows within traditional finance frameworks. Enterprise digital wallets capable of secure, seedless recovery and MPC-based protection could lower barriers for institutional clients hesitant to engage with blockchain systems.
While financial terms beyond the headline investment were not disclosed, the strategic alignment appears clear: expand digital asset services while reinforcing security and operational resilience. The Kresus Labs Hanwha Investment represents another example of cross-border collaboration shaping the future of tokenized finance.
As global institutions evaluate how to incorporate blockchain into core services, infrastructure partnerships like this may define the next phase of industry development—where tokenization, custody and compliance converge under established financial brands.
