Kresus Labs Secures $13M Investment From Hanwha to Expand Digital Wallet and RWA Tokenization Infrastructure

Kresus Labs, a blockchain wallet infrastructure firm, has raised approximately 18 billion won ($13 million) in strategic funding from Hanwha Investment & Securities, one of South Korea’s largest financial institutions. The investment follows a memorandum of understanding signed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week in December and signals growing institutional interest in secure digital asset infrastructure and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

The funding will support the expansion of Kresus Labs’ enterprise-grade digital wallet infrastructure, tokenization platforms, and onchain financial workflow solutions. As traditional financial firms accelerate their blockchain adoption strategies, demand is rising for compliant, secure, and scalable wallet technology that integrates seamlessly with existing financial systems.

Kresus develops digital asset solutions for both retail users and institutions, including advanced “seedless” wallet recovery technology and multi-party computation (MPC)-based security systems. Seedless recovery eliminates the need for traditional 12- or 24-word seed phrases, reducing onboarding friction while maintaining high security standards. Its MPC-based wallet security framework enhances protection against private key compromise, a critical concern for institutions entering the crypto and tokenized asset markets.

In addition to wallet security, Kresus operates institutional-grade tokenization platforms designed to meet regulatory compliance and operational requirements. These platforms enable the issuance and management of tokenized real-world assets, including traditional financial products adapted for blockchain networks.

Hanwha Investment & Securities plans to leverage Kresus’ blockchain wallet and tokenization technology to strengthen its digital asset offerings and develop tokenized versions of conventional financial instruments. For established financial institutions, secure custody solutions, compliant tokenization frameworks, and reliable onchain infrastructure remain essential for broader participation in blockchain-based finance.

The capital raise highlights a broader market trend: despite ongoing crypto market volatility, institutional investment continues flowing into blockchain infrastructure providers. Rather than focusing on speculative digital tokens, financial institutions are prioritizing custody, security, and RWA tokenization technologies that bridge traditional finance with decentralized systems.