[South Korea's Hana Financial Group Partners with Standard Chartered to Develop Digital Asset Business] On March 16, South Korea's Hana Financial Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Standard Chartered Group to collaborate in the digital asset sector, including stablecoins and other digital financial services. The two institutions plan to integrate their expertise and network resources to expand their global presence in traditional finance and explore cryptocurrency-related businesses. Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo stated that the partnership will create new growth opportunities through synergy. In recent years, Hana Financial Group has been advancing its digital finance initiatives, including collaborating with BitGo to establish cryptocurrency custody services and holding a 25% stake in BitGo Korea. In 2025, Hana Financial Group achieved a net profit of approximately $2.67 billion, marking a historic high.