South Korea

Bank of Korea calls for bank-led won stablecoins
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2 March, 2026

Bank of Korea calls for bank-led won stablecoins

Bank of Korea urges limiting won-pegged stablecoins to banks, warning private issuance may threaten monetary policy, spur conflicts, and reshape...
South Korean lawmakers criticize regulators over Bithumb payout
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25 February, 2026

South Korean lawmakers criticize regulators over Bithumb payout

South Korean opposition lawmakers criticized the FSC and FSS for failing to uncover issues that led to the recent Bithumb...
South Korea revamps digital wallets amid Bithumb controversy
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13 February, 2026

South Korea revamps digital wallets amid Bithumb controversy

South Korea advances digital wallets for stablecoin payments while enhancing regulations to combat illicit trading in its evolving digital asset...
Fidelity launching its own stablecoin, Tether loves gold
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29 January, 2026

Fidelity launching its own stablecoin, Tether loves gold

Wall Street firms push deeper into stablecoins as Fidelity prepares a dollar token on Ethereum, boosted by new U.S. rules...
South Korea’s AI Act comes into force with safety measures
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26 January, 2026

South Korea’s AI Act comes into force with safety measures

South Korea's AI Act sets crucial safety regulations for AI systems, enhancing national competitiveness while ensuring public trust and ethical...
South Korea passes security token law, partners with Italy on AI
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22 January, 2026

South Korea passes security token law, partners with Italy on AI

South Korea advances its digital asset framework with new tokenized securities laws while strengthening AI collaboration with Italy.