South Korean Central Bank Sets ‘Real-World’ CBDC Pilot Date
The South Korean central bank has set a date for its “real-world” CBDC pilot, with the first citizens slated to use the coin in the fourth quarter of FY2024. Per the broadcaster KBS, the Bank of Korea (BOK) will team up...
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Per the broadcaster KBS, the Bank of Korea (BOK) will team up with the country’s top financial regulators – the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) – for the next stage of its CBDC development....
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