PartnershipMay 6, 2026, 08:12 AM
BTQ Partners with iM Bank & Finger for Korea's First PQC Stablecoin
AI Summary
BTQ Technologies Corp. announced its selection as the core post-quantum cryptography (PQC) security technology provider for South Korea's first bank-led Korean won stablecoin infrastructure. This proof-of-concept involves a three-way partnership with its Korean strategic partner, Finger Inc., and iM Bank, a leading Korean commercial bank. BTQ is providing its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (QSSN) and strategic advisory support to integrate quantum-resilient protections into digital money systems, built on the Kaia mainnet.
Key Highlights
- BTQ selected as core PQC security technology provider for South Korea's first bank-led Korean won stablecoin infrastructure.
- Proof-of-concept involves BTQ's Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (QSSN), Finger Inc., and iM Bank.
- BTQ provides QSSN as the PQC security framework and offers consulting and strategic coordination.
- The initiative is built on the Kaia mainnet, linking to Kakao and LINE blockchain ecosystems.
- QSSN integrates PQC-based signatures alongside existing ECDSA to address "Harvest-Now, Decrypt-Later" risk.
- The proof-of-concept aims to establish a model for institutional-grade security, blockchain scalability, and regulatory alignment.