South Korea

Tether launches stablecoin wallet, Circle’s Arc chain going proof-of-stake
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15 April, 2026

Tether launches stablecoin wallet, Circle’s Arc chain going proof-of-stake

Tether launches a self-custodial stablecoin wallet as Circle defends USDC freeze stance and the U.S. Fed questions claims of real-world...
South Korea draft crypto bill covers stablecoins, RWAs
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14 April, 2026

South Korea draft crypto bill covers stablecoins, RWAs

South Korea aims to regulate digital assets by classifying stablecoins as foreign exchange and requiring tokenized assets to be backed...
South Korea AI crypto tax hunt; Brazil  weighs stablecoin levy
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19 March, 2026

South Korea AI crypto tax hunt; Brazil weighs stablecoin levy

South Korea allocates $2M for AI system against tax evasion while crypto groups in Brazil decries government's proposed taxation of...
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...