South Korea's Ruling Party Unveils Policy Allowing Companies to Issue Stablecoins: Bloomberg
- South Korea's ruling Democratic Party introduced the Digital Asset Basic Act on Tuesday to regulate stablecoin issuance domestically.
- The bill builds on legislation set to take effect in July 2024 and aims to strengthen regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies.
- It requires stablecoin issuers to obtain regulatory approval, hold at least 500 million Korean won in equity, and provide refund guarantees backed by reserves.
- President Lee Jae-myung, inaugurated last week, supports a won-backed stablecoin to limit capital outflows and promote crypto sector growth.
- The legislation aims to enhance transparency, competition, and trust, positioning South Korea as a leader in the digital economy.
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South Korea’s Stablecoin Legislation Is A Bold Step Toward Integrating Digital Assets Into Its Financial System
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has introduced the Digital Asset Basic Act, a bill to regulate and enable stablecoin issuance by local companies. The legislation, proposed by lawmaker Min Byeong-deok, requires stablecoin issuers to hold over 500 million Korean won (approximately $367,890) in capital and maintain separate reserves. It aims to establish clear rules for […] The post South Korea’s Stablecoin Legislation Is A Bold Step Toward I…
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