DSRV Labs Teams Up with Next Finance Tech for Blockchain Growth
In a groundbreaking development within the blockchain sector, DSRV Labs, one of South Korea's premier blockchain technology companies, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Next Finance Tech, a significant player in Japan's blockchain infrastructure market. This pivotal partnership aims to enhance the provision of blockchain infrastructure services, marking a substantial step in collaborative advancement across the Asian market.
Founded in 2019, DSRV Labs boasts a leading position in South Korea’s Ethereum staking market, managing over 4 trillion won (approximately 4.4 billion USD) in digital assets securely. They operate over 70 global blockchain networks without a hitch and are the sole Korean entity actively participating in Ethereum's upgrade processes. Furthermore, DSRV offers a comprehensive range of blockchain infrastructure services, including custody and payment solutions, playing a crucial role in building next-generation financial systems.
In recent developments, DSRV has also secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license and is intensifying efforts to expand its business into global markets, particularly in Japan and Africa. The partnership with Next Finance Tech is a strategic move designed to broaden the scope and reach of both companies’ technologies and services.
On the other side, Next Finance Tech, headquartered in Japan, has made headlines by announcing a planned acquisition by Coincheck Group, a company set to be listed on NASDAQ by April 2025. Within Japan, Next Finance Tech is dedicated to providing staking services to both businesses and individual clients. With this partnership, they aspire to enhance service efficiency and promote technological proliferation in the blockchain sector.
By focusing on the development of business relations with crypto exchanges and traditional financial institutions in Japan, Next Finance Tech aims to broaden its influence in the global market. This collaboration between DSRV Labs and Next Finance Tech is expected not only to which link South Korea and Japan's blockchain industries but play a pivotal role in the global blockchain infrastructure market.
DSRV's CEO, Kim Ji-yoon, expressed optimism about the partnership, stating, “Through this alliance, DSRV and Next Finance Tech will share their know-how as leading enterprises in blockchain infrastructure in their respective countries, serving as a bridge between Korea and Japan while accelerating the growth of the Asian blockchain market.” Kim elaborated on the aim to strengthen competitiveness in the Asian market, lead technological innovation, and create new business opportunities. The companies also seek to enhance their global presence while deepening cooperation on efficient and secure infrastructure provision.
About DSRV Labs
DSRV Labs stands as a leading company in South Korea's blockchain infrastructure sector, gearing up for an IPO in the first half of 2026. As the only VASP validator licensed by the government in Korea, DSRV manages digital assets worth around 4 trillion won and deploys nodes across more than 70 networks. Collaborating closely with regulatory authorities, DSRV is at the forefront of pioneering custody services for institutional investors, as well as payment solutions utilizing stablecoins. Their focus extends to collaborating with international organizations and public agencies to enhance access to digital finance and build robust blockchain infrastructures in East Asia and Africa.
About Next Finance Tech
Next Finance Tech is a blockchain infrastructure firm based in Japan, functioning as a node operator that offers staking services to both domestic and international corporate and individual clients. Leveraging its past accomplishments, Next Finance Tech provides a wide array of solutions, including the development of cryptocurrency management systems and consulting services.