South Korea renews blockchain push with stablecoin law and crypto ETF plans
South Korea has reaffirmed plans to expand its blockchain and digital asset sector in the second half of 2026, pairing new blockchain initiatives with legislation...
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South Korea to test tokenized government bonds with CBDC in 2027
South Korea will test tokenized government bonds linked to the Bank of Korea’s wholesale CBDC system in 2027 as token securities rules take effect. South...
South Korea tests blockchain stablecoin in first government pilot
South Korea has launched its first government-backed blockchain stablecoin pilot after Gyeonggi Province confirmed an eight-month proof-of-concept program scheduled to begin in August. Summary Gyeonggi...
Bank of Korea defends bank-first stablecoin plan amid bill deadlock
The Bank of Korea has reaffirmed that won-denominated stablecoins should initially be issued through bank-led consortiums, reinforcing its position as South Korea’s digital asset legislation...
Bank of Korea stands firm on bank-led stablecoin push as deposit token pilots advance
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has doubled down on its stance that won-denominated stablecoins should first be issued through bank-led consortiums. According to local reports...
Upbit operator Dunamu wins bid for South Korea police crypto custody contract
Dunamu, the operator of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Korean National Police Agency’s one-year seized digital...
South Korea gives Polymarket final chance before crackdown
South Korea has given Polymarket an opportunity to defend its operations before regulators decide whether to seek corrective action over concerns that the prediction market...
South Korea weighs action against Polymarket over gambling concerns
South Korea’s media and communications review body said it will hear from Polymarket before deciding whether to take corrective action against the prediction market platform. ...
Bank of Korea governor outlines tokenized bond vision, unified ledger plan
Hyun Song Shin, the governor of the Bank of Korea, praised tokenization for its ability to simplify the issuance and management of government bonds. Shin...
Chainlink Lands Major Banking Deal Across Europe and South Korea: Why Isn’t LINK Crypto Price Moving?
Chainlink just secured one of the most structurally significant banking partnerships in its history, but LINK barely flinched. The token is trading slightly higher on...