7*24

Hot topic

Market

Activities

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK) has delivered his first policy address in of

No Stablecoin Mention: Bank Of Korea’s New Governor Signals CBDC Push

CHIP: Yield-Bearing Synthetic Stablecoin

The Bank of Korea's new chief, Shin Hyun-song, has pledged to double down on central bank digital currency (CBDC) and commercial bank-issued tokens. During his inaugural speech as the newly appointed 

The Bank of Korea's new chief, Shin Hyun-song, has pledged to double down on central bank digital currency (CBDC) and commercial bank-issued tokens.

During his inaugural speech as the newly appointed governor of the Bank of Korea, Hyun-Song hailed these two products as the 'future of money,' adding that,

We must proactively prepare for the design of the future monetary system. Through the second phase of Project Hangang, we will enhance the utilization of CBDCs and deposit tokens.

For the unfamiliar, CBDC is a digital version of the local currency issued by the central bank. Supporters of such projects highlight the ability to control the money supply and overall monetary sovereignty.

However, critics view it as an anti-freedom tool that can allow the government to freeze one's funds at will.

For deposit tokens, these are similar to stablecoins. The only difference is that they are issued by regulated commercial banks, primarily for institutional transfers.

And Project Hangang is the framework for testing the usage of CDBCs and deposit tokens, launched in early 2026.

According to the new South Korea's central bank chief, leveraging CBDC and deposit tokens would 'elevate the status of the Korean Won' in digital payments.

The Bank of Korea's new chief, Shin Hyun-song, has

Coinbase’s Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain said Algorand and Aptos have taken early steps to prepare for future quantum risks, while some proof-of-stake networks may nee

Coinbase backs Algorand, Aptos on post-quantum blockchain work Coinbase outlines long-term quantum r

Vote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!

Update: Orca has received communication from Vercel stating, “At this time, we do not have reason to believe your Vercel credentials or personal data have been compromised.” Orca’s on-chain protocol a

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Malaysia’s crypto sector is drawing serious outside money. Bank Negara Malaysia has spent the past y

Bybit Leads $8 Million Round To Scale Crypto Platform Across Malaysia

$SOL Approaching resistance after a steady upward push, momentum starting to lose strength near recent highs $SOL {future}(SOLUSDT) Trading Plan Short SOLUSDT (max 10x) Entry: 87.80 – 89.20 SL: 92.00 

CC: Institutional Privacy L1

Daily 5K USDT Airdrop - Join & Win!HTX Community April Creation Contest The crypto world has grown rapidly in 2026. The total market value has crossed $6.16 trillion. Experts expect it may reach $20 t

The crypto world has grown rapidly in 2026. The total market value has crossed $6.16 trillion. Experts expect it may reach $20 trillion by 2031. At the same time, the crypto marketing sector has also expanded. It may grow from $1.3 billion to $2.5 billion by 2033.




Top Crypto Marketing Agencies to Watch in 2026

Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper says he believes Bitcoin will surge more than 230% from current levels.In a new post on X, Draper reflects on his early experiences with Bitcoin and the event

Billionaire Tim Draper Says He Has ‘Reason To Believe’ Bitcoin Will Explode 230% – Here’s His Timeli

BASED: Hyperliquid’s On-Chain Super App

Will South Korea shun Won stablecoins?Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?BIO: DeSci Governance & LiquidityCHIP: Yield-Bearing Synthetic Stablecoin Surprisingly, the traditional stablecoins, mostly i



Surprisingly, the traditional stablecoins, mostly issued by fintechs, were missing from the speech. 

One would expect that the recent push for Won-based stablecoins to counter USDT and USDC dominance would earn them a feature in Hyun-Song’s speech. 

Well, Hyun-Song was a former head of monetary policy and advisor at the BIS (Bank for International Settlements), commonly called the bank for central banks. 

His former employer has always doubted the use of stablecoins, stressing their risks to the stability of financial markets. Whether he will adopt BIS’s strong stance against stablecoins remains to be seen. 

That said, interest in Won-stablecoin has surged with over trademarks. Supporters believe that the products could help solve the ‘Kimchi Premium,’ where crypto assets trade higher in South Korea than overseas. 

Still, critics argue the products would eventually accelerate capital outflows that regulators are trying to curb. 


Meanwhile, Won-based stablecoin market supply has hit $1.3 million, dominated by Frax Finance’s KWRQ. It’s worth noting that this is too small compared to the broader stablecoin market of over $320 billion.

However, South Korea is one of the corridors that dominates 60% of global stablecoin payments. Hence, it will be interesting to watch how the Bank of Korea’s regulation will shape this payment corridor. 



Will South Korea shun Won stablecoins? Surprising

Recent data shows that global central bank gold holdings have reached approximately 38,666 tons, accounting for about 17% of the total gold mined in human history. Central banks have become the core d

Global Central Bank Gold Holdings Reach Approximately 38,666 Tons

Bitcoin Created By The CIA? Chinese Professor Jiang Xueqin Makes Bold Claim

BIT Research: Five Signals Flash Simultaneously, Has the Bitcoin Bear Market Ended?

Bitcoin Recovery Fails To Lift Market Sentiment From Extreme Fear

Nic Carter Says Bitcoin Has 3 Ways To Handle Satoshi’s Coins

Crypto And Financial Industry Giants Reveal What X Money Launch Means

Crypto Regulation: Polish Parliament Fails To Overturn Presidential Veto Again

Bitcoin Price Could See Another Crash, But What Is The Long-Term Prognosis?

BTC Market Pulse: Week 17

Shiba Inu Crosses 20,000 Burn Transactions Milestone, Dogecoin Eyes X Money, But Why Are Prices Down?

Strategy Surpasses 800K BTC as $2.5B Bitcoin Buying Spree Continues

Article

TRX fell below 0.33  USDT

Iranian Parliament Speaker: No Second Round of Negotiations Until Maritime Blockade Resolved

Wosh: I Will Never Be Trump's 'Puppet'

BTC fell below 75000  USDT

BTC broke through 77000  USDT

SBF Invested $200,000 in Cursor Early On, Currently Valued at Approximately $3 Billion If Not Sold

Trump: Iran's Finances Are Collapsing

American Funds of Capital Group Increases Stake in MSTR by 4.32 Million Shares, Valued at $747 Million

U.S. Navy to Continue Blocking Iranian Ports, Intensifying Pressure on Iran

News

Tariffs Crash Crypto

Share Your HTX Earn Strategies and Earnings

Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge

Hit March's Interaction Leaderboard

Share Your Thoughts on Popular Assets in March

Share Crypto Stories to Win 400 USDT

Contest for HTX Community's Most Popular Post

Post To Earn Bonus

Share Your Thoughts on Popular Assets in June

Check In to Win a 20g Gold Bar

Topic

Special

Post

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?

BIO: DeSci Governance & Liquidity

OPG: Native Intelligence Network

Daily 5K USDT Airdrop - Join & Win!

HTX Community April Creation Contest

HTX DAO's First Hackathon Launches!

 Blockchain Forum 2026, Moscow

WL: Ethereum L2/Sidechain

edgeX: Sub-10ms Global DeFi Layer

Earn Limited-Time 10% APY on $HTX Staking

Join HTX Square to Define Web4

G: L1 for Mass Adoption & Omnichain Future

CFG: Native Token of Centrifuge Protocol

Pixels: Farming Metaverse on Ronin

Recommend

Follow

Articles

Community

Semua Komentar0TerkiniHangat

Topik Trending