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South Korea Urged to Phase In Stablecoin Rules Before Digital Asset Basic Act
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
A policy report from Hashed Open Research and the Solana Policy Institute urges South Korea to introduce stablecoin regulations in stages, providing interim licensing guidance before the comprehensive Digital Asset Basic Act is finalised. This phased approach aims to give crypto firms more clarity and flexibility, as disagreements over the broader framework are causing delays.
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South Korea's crypto market is opening up piece by piece, starting with stablecoins. A phased licensing regime means you may get a chance to enter the market before the comprehensive rules are finalised and it becomes more crowded.
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