Ripple Partners With Kbank to Launch Institutional Crypto Custody in South Korea

The deal makes Kbank the first internet-only bank in South Korea to adopt Ripple Custody (digital asset storage platform) for institutional digital asset wallet infrastructure.

Summary

Ripple said it has partnered with Kbank to provide institutional digital asset wallet infrastructure through Ripple Custody (digital asset storage platform). According to the announcement, Kbank becomes the first internet-only bank in South Korea to adopt the company’s custody offering. The move expands Ripple’s presence in South Korea and highlights how crypto custody services are being used to support institutional participation in digital asset markets.

Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto custody: A service that stores and safeguards digital assets and their private keys on behalf of clients, often with institutional-grade security and compliance controls.
  • Institutional digital asset wallet infrastructure: The systems and tools used by banks and large financial firms to manage, secure, and process cryptocurrency holdings for business clients.
  • Private keys: Cryptographic credentials that give control over blockchain-based assets and must be protected to prevent unauthorized access.