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South Korea Consolidates Crypto Regulations, Pushes Unified Stablecoin Framework

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Summary

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to introduce the Digital Asset Basic Act, merging ten disparate crypto and stablecoin bills into a single supervisory framework. The act covers exchanges, stablecoin issuance (including won-pegged stablecoins), and investor protection, with most pro…

Key points

  • Provides a clear regulatory blueprint for firms and investors navigating the South Korean market.
  • South Korea's unified crypto regulation will reshape the local exchange and stablecoin market structure, influencing global players' strategies.
  • Crypto exchange operating models will be constrained by ownership caps; stablecoin issuers must form consortia with banks, raising entry barriers.

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