Kakao Pay Securities Partnered for Tokenized Stocks
The brokerage will explore offering tokenized Korean shares to global investors through new partnerships.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Investing
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Kakao Pay Securities has signed memorandums of understanding with Dinari and Ondo Finance to potentially launch tokenized Korean stock trading. These agreements aim to provide international access to local market assets through digital platforms.
Why it matters
Tokenization offers a path toward flexible trading hours and accelerated settlement, potentially removing traditional time-zone barriers for global investors. This shift could streamline how overseas participants interact with Korean equities.
Ondo Finance reached $1 billion in total platform value within 8 months of its 2025 launch. Meanwhile, Dinari infrastructure currently serves investors across 85 countries and regions.
The players
Kakao Pay Securities
A South Korean brokerage firm that provides trading services and is exploring new digital asset platforms.
Dinari
A financial technology provider that offers tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds through its dShares platform.
Ondo Finance
An equity platform provider that facilitates tokenized asset investment and reached $1 billion in total value locked.
The details
The brokerage plans to utilize a foreign investor omnibus account to pool holdings, while the dShares model would back each token one-to-one with an underlying share. These partnerships aim to address liquidity and access challenges by digitizing assets to align with global market needs. Joint task forces will work through the remainder of the year to develop the necessary operating plans for these proposed platforms.
Timeline
Ondo Finance equity platform value exceeded $1 billion in May 2026.
Kakao Pay Securities signed an MOU with Ondo Finance on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Kakao Pay Securities signed an MOU with Dinari on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Joint task forces will form in late 2026 to develop operating plans.
Money Landscape
The move reflects an industry-wide trend toward integrating real-world assets with digital ledger technology to improve market efficiency. This development follows the broader emergence of RWA tokenization platforms designed to bridge the friction of cross-border stock settlement.
These developments may eventually provide international investors with new tools to manage Korean equity exposure outside of standard market hours. Household investors interested in digital assets should consult with a qualified financial professional to assess the risks of tokenized holdings.
The takeaway
The move toward tokenized stocks highlights a growing attempt to solve settlement and time-zone inefficiencies in global investing. Monitor future regulatory updates and task force disclosures to understand how these tools might impact your future international portfolio strategy.
What happens next
Joint task forces are scheduled to form later in 2026 to finalize operating plans for the proposed tokenized stock offerings.
Further reading
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