KBW2026 to Bring Franklin Templeton, Northern Trust, Moody’s to Seoul for Onchain Finance Talks
The Korea Blockchain Week 2026 (KBW2026) will feature high-level discussions on the future of onchain finance, highlighting the growing institutional interest in tokenized assets. Key industry leaders, including representatives from Franklin Templeton, Northern Trust, and Moody’s, are scheduled to convene in Seoul to address the integration of traditional financial systems with blockchain technology. Franklin Templeton, a pioneer in tokenized money market funds, will provide insights into the scalability of onchain investment vehicles. Northern Trust and Moody’s are expected to contribute expertise regarding the institutional infrastructure and credit assessment frameworks necessary for the maturation of the RWA sector. This gathering underscores South Korea's strategic ambition to become a global hub for digital asset innovation and institutional adoption. By facilitating direct dialogue between global asset managers and blockchain developers, the event aims to bridge the gap between legacy finance and decentralized protocols. The participation of these major financial entities signals a shift toward standardized, regulated onchain financial products that could significantly increase liquidity and transparency in global markets.
- ▸KBW2026 hosts Franklin Templeton, Northern Trust, and Moody’s to discuss onchain finance.
- ▸Event focuses on integrating institutional infrastructure with blockchain-based asset management.
- ▸Seoul aims to position itself as a central hub for global digital asset innovation.
- ▸Discussions will address regulatory frameworks and credit assessment for tokenized financial products.
Franklin Templeton is a global investment firm that launched the first U.S.-registered mutual fund to use a public blockchain for transaction recording and share ownership. Northern Trust provides asset servicing and custody solutions, while Moody’s offers credit ratings and risk analysis services essential for evaluating the stability of tokenized real-world assets.