Hanwha Asset Management Solana Foundation MOU: Shaping the Future of Digital ETPs in 2026

A major player in South Korea's financial market is doubling down on the Solana ecosystem. Hanwha Asset Management announced on January 23, 2026, that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Solana Foundation, a Swiss-based non-profit dedicated to the Solana blockchain.

Hanwha Asset Management Solana Foundation MOU: Launching New ETPs

Under the new agreement, the two entities will collaborate on expanding the digital asset landscape. The most significant development is the potential launch of Solana-based exchange-traded products (ETPs). According to reports from Yonhap, there are currently eight Solana-based ETFs listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), with combined assets under management exceeding $1 billion.

"Through this partnership, we aim to take a leading role in developing digital income-oriented businesses leveraging the Solana ecosystem," said Choi Youn-jin, Chief Marketing Officer at Hanwha Asset Management. This move signals a strategic pivot by traditional asset managers to integrate public blockchain protocols directly into their financial offerings.

Bridging TradFi and the Solana Ecosystem

The Solana Foundation, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, has been instrumental in positioning Solana as a high-speed, low-cost alternative to other major blockchains. This partnership could provide the infrastructure needed for Hanwha to offer more sophisticated digital investment vehicles to its global clientele.