Ripple partners with South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank for cross-border payments — 2026-08-18

Impact Vector: Crypto Infrastructure · Aug 18, 2026 · 4m

## Short Segments Today, the Blockchain Association backs the SEC's proposal to scrap outdated NMS rules, Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody under its new Custody+ platform, and sweeping US stablecoin reform still struggles to take shape. Later, we'll dive into Ripple's new partnership with South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank for cross-border payments. The Blockchain Association supports the SEC's proposal to eliminate outdated NMS rules, highlighting tokenization benefits. The Blockchain Association has thrown its support behind the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's proposal to rescind…