South Korea: Won-anchored Stablecoin Coming Soon
Major South Korean banks launch a stablecoin pegged to the won to counter the growth of foreign stable currencies.
Stablecoins are a category of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value against a reference asset, such as a fiat currency (e.g. the US dollar) or a commodity (such as gold).
39 PostsMajor South Korean banks launch a stablecoin pegged to the won to counter the growth of foreign stable currencies.
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