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South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank Lends Won Against Bitcoin, Using Court Sales for Defaults

Unchained·October 12, 2026·1 min read
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank Lends Won Against Bitcoin, Using Court Sales for Defaults

South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank confirmed a corporate loan secured by custodied Bitcoin, using court sales for defaults. The lender has not disclosed the loan's size, interest rate, or loan-to-value ratio, marking a notable step in traditional banking's adoption of crypto collateral.

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