KB Kookmin Bank adopts JPMorgan's Kinexys blockchain network for trade finance payments

KB Kookmin Bank announced a strategic partnership on September 3, 2026.

Primary

KB Kookmin Bank

Date

September 3, 2026

Sub-sector

B2B Payments

Shows major incumbent banks deploying blockchain for cross-border B2B payments at scale. Indicates the competitive landscape for trade finance tech is shifting toward blockchain-native infrastructure, relevant for founders in payments/rails.

Primary company

KB Kookmin Bank

Counterparty

Not disclosed

Amount

Not disclosed

Event date

September 3, 2026

Sub-sector

B2B Payments

HQ

Not disclosed

Structure

Not disclosed

Source published

Not disclosed

Publisher

Finextra

Source: finextra.com