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A Korean Asset Manager Wants to Find Out If Tokenized Funds Work in Won

South Korea’s Shinhan Asset Management has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with tokenization-focused blockchain network Plume to develop a proof of concept for a Korean won-denomin

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August 19, 2026
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A Korean Asset Manager Wants to Find Out If Tokenized Funds Work in Won
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South Korea’s Shinhan Asset Management has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with tokenization-focused blockchain network Plume to develop a proof of concept for a Korean won-denominated tokenized fund, the company announced on Friday.

The proof-of-concept project will use a Shinhan won-denominated ultra-short-term bond fund as its underlying asset. BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized fund has been selected as a benchmark to evaluate the issuance and distribution process, according to Shinhan.

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