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Hanwha Investment & Securities Invests $13 Million in Kresus Labs

Hanwha Investment & Securities Invests $13 Million in Kresus Labs

The investment follows a December MOU and will fund expansion of digital wallet infrastructure, RWA tokenization, and on-chain finance solutions for institutional clients.

Fact Check
Multiple independent and credible news outlets—including high-authority sources such as a leading South Korean newspaper, reputable financial news platforms, and specialized crypto media—directly report that Hanwha Investment & Securities invested approximately $13 million in Kresus Labs. These reports consistently state the investment figure and name Hanwha Investment & Securities as either the lead or a significant participant in the funding round. The coverage is widespread, appears to originate from primary announcements or press releases, and is corroborated across several unrelated publications in different jurisdictions. No credible source is found contradicting this information. The consistency of details (amount, investor name, and purpose of investment) across diverse authoritative sources strongly supports the truthfulness of the statement, making the likelihood of it being accurate very high.
Summary

Hanwha Investment & Securities confirmed a $13 million (KRW 18 billion) strategic investment in Kresus Labs to advance enterprise wallet infrastructure, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platforms, and on-chain finance workflows. This official announcement follows a December 2025 memorandum of understanding at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Kresus specializes in seedless wallet recovery technologies and multi-party computation (MPC)-based security systems. The funding aims to support integration of Kresus’ platforms into Hanwha’s digital asset services, enhancing tokenized financial products for institutional clients.

Terms & Concepts
  • Digital wallet technology: Software that securely stores digital assets and facilitates blockchain-based transactions.
  • RWA tokenization: The process of converting real-world assets, such as property or commodities, into digital tokens on a blockchain.
  • MPC security systems: Multi-party computation systems that enhance security by distributing cryptographic processes across multiple parties without exposing private keys.