Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins
South Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens.
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South Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens.
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