by Lim Chunhan
Published 04 Mar.2026 16:39(KST)
Blockchain infrastructure company DSRV announced on March 4, 2026, that it has secured a strategic investment from Kyobo Group.
This investment is significant in that it expands the intersection between traditional finance and blockchain technology, and establishes a foundation for next-generation financial infrastructure collaboration. DSRV and Kyobo Group plan to jointly explore the potential applications of blockchain technology within the financial industry and gradually pursue related collaborative projects.
The main areas of collaboration between the two companies include: ▲ Building payment and settlement infrastructure based on stablecoins ▲ Integrating virtual asset custody and validator infrastructure businesses ▲ Jointly researching blockchain-based financial services, as well as conducting proof-of-concept and demonstration projects.
DSRV has provided reliable and trusted solutions based on its global-level blockchain node operation and staking infrastructure technology. In particular, the company is recognized for its competitiveness not only by supplying technology, but also by accumulating the capability to design and build blockchain technologies in forms applicable to real-world service environments.
DSRV’s competitive edge is further demonstrated by its experience in global demonstration projects. DSRV is currently carrying out a blockchain-based agricultural voucher system project in Madagascar, commissioned by the World Bank. Through this project, the company is enhancing the transparency and operational efficiency of payment and settlement processes using blockchain technology, and is implementing a digital financial infrastructure model that can be applied even in environments with low financial accessibility. This case demonstrates DSRV’s execution capabilities in connecting blockchain technology to actual social and economic systems.
A Kyobo Group representative stated, “We expect that collaboration with DSRV, which possesses global competitiveness in blockchain infrastructure, will further strengthen our digital financial capabilities. We will continue to seek various opportunities for collaboration to proactively respond to the changing financial environment.”
Jaehong Kim, Deputy CEO of DSRV, said, “Kyobo Group’s strategic investment is a meaningful milestone that demonstrates DSRV’s blockchain technology meets the reliability and effectiveness standards of the traditional financial industry. Going forward, we will continue to advance blockchain infrastructure that can be applied to real financial environments in diverse areas such as payment and settlement, custody, and validation infrastructure.”
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