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South Korea Begins Stablecoin Regulation Talks With First Government Forum
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Fusion42 · 21 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's government is launching formal legislative discussions on stablecoin regulation through its first official government forum, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol, with a target to pass comprehensive stablecoin legislation by end of 2025. The move aligns with global regulatory trends, particularly the US $GENIUS Act implementation in January, and aims to establish reserve requirements, issuance standards, and operational guidelines for stablecoin issuers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 21 Jul 2026 and 30 Jul 2026.
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If you issue or trade dollar-pegged stablecoins in Asia, South Korea just opened a rule-making window—and the US and EU are forcing their hand with January deadlines. Get input into this bill before year-end or you'll be building to rules you didn't shape.
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4 sources · first reported 21 Jul 2026 · latest 30 Jul 2026
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