South Korea asset tokenization
Blockchain

South Korea Is Preparing to Tokenize Stocks, Bonds, and Funds Starting in 2027

South Korea is not simply preparing another blockchain pilot. The South Korea tokenized securities roadmap changes something more fundamental: beginning February 4, 2027, distributed ledgers can become part of the legally recognized machinery for recording and circulating securities. The first rollout is deliberately narrow, but the destination reaches from issuance and trading to an eventual on-chain payment layer tied to…

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Circle’s Arc Mainnet
Blockchain

Why Circle’s Arc Mainnet Is Becoming A Test Of Institutional Blockchain Infrastructure

Circle is preparing to launch the public mainnet of Arc on September 16, 2026, turning what began as a stablecoin-focused blockchain project into a broader test of whether traditional financial institutions can help operate public on-chain infrastructure. The New York-based company announced on August 5 that Arc’s founding validator group includes BlackRock, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, Galaxy, Global…

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