BTQ Technologies Powers South Korea's First Bank-Led KRW Stablecoin Test

May 06, 2026
BTQ Technologies has been chosen to provide post-quantum cryptography infrastructure for South Korea's first bank-led KRW stablecoin proof of concept, partnering with iM Bank and Finger to secure digital money systems on the Kaia mainnet.

BTQ Technologies has been selected as the core post quantum cryptography provider for South Korea's first bank led KRW stablecoin proof of concept, announced in a press release. The company will deliver its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network, or QSSN, as the foundation of the initiative.

BTQ is working with iM Bank and Finger to integrate post quantum protections into regulated digital money infrastructure. The company is also providing advisory support and coordinating implementation across the partnership.

The proof of concept is built on the Kaia mainnet, which connects to blockchain ecosystems originally developed by Kakao and LINE. It will test several components including real time reconciliation between bank reserves and blockchain issued supply, a global standard smart contract framework, connectivity for overseas distribution, and a dual signature security structure based on post quantum cryptography.

By combining BTQ's post quantum signature architecture with existing ECDSA cryptography, the system aims to maintain current financial operations while preparing for future quantum computing threats.

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