KB Kookmin, the largest bank in South Korea, plans to roll out a cross-border payment service for corporate clients that leverages JPMorgan's Kinexys blockchain network in August. This marks a significant milestone as it will be the first instance of a South Korean bank utilizing Kinexys for international trade transactions. The service will be accessible through the bank's branches in South Korea and Singapore, initially focusing on dollar transactions across ten nations, including the United States, India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
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KB Kookmin to Launch Cross-Border Payments on JPMorgan's Blockchain
KB Kookmin will launch a cross-border payment service using JPMorgan's Kinexys blockchain in August, marking a first for South Korean banks.
Mercation Admin
July 27, 2026 1 min read



