Bank of Korea renews call for bank-led won stablecoins as bill stalls

Bank of Korea renews call for bank-led won stablecoins as bill stalls

• BOK pushes for bank‑led consortium to issue won‑pegged stablecoins, citing US GENIUS Act. • Central bank warns private issuers could undermine monetary policy and FX stability. •

FinTech · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 198 words