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Hana Group Partners With Standard Chartered on Digital Asset Business

Hana Group Partners With Standard Chartered on Digital Asset Business

According to the new update, Hana Financial Group and Standard Chartered signed an MOU covering digital assets and stablecoin-related business, with both firms aiming to combine networks and expertise to explore digital finance opportunities.

Fact Check
The partnership is widely reported by reputable financial and crypto news organizations including The Block, Bitcoin.com, and Xangle. The reports consistently state that Hana Financial Group and Standard Chartered signed an MOU on March 13, 2026, to collaborate on digital assets and stablecoins.
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Summary

Hana Financial Group and Standard Chartered signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in digital assets, including stablecoin-related business. The new information adds that the partnership is intended to use both companies’ expertise and networks to expand in global traditional finance and explore digital finance projects, particularly in cryptocurrency. This builds on the previously reported partnership and further clarifies the strategic scope of the collaboration, while no implementation timeline, financial terms, or specific product details were disclosed.

Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoins: Cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value, typically by being pegged to a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar.
  • Digital assets: A broad term for blockchain-based value such as cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, and related financial products.