South Korea

New Bank of Korea head prioritizes CBDCs, deposit tokens
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28 April, 2026

New Bank of Korea head prioritizes CBDCs, deposit tokens

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song outlines priorities, backing CBDCs and tokenized deposits to globalize the won and redefine central...
South Korea aids 6 ASEAN cities with AI-based smart city tech
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20 April, 2026

South Korea aids 6 ASEAN cities with AI-based smart city tech

South Korea's K-City Network aims to support Southeast Asian metropolises with AI smart city tech, addressing urban issues and enhancing...
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...