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South Korea report proposes stablecoin rules before crypto law
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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 before finalising its comprehensive Digital Asset Basic Act. The report suggests a phased rollout, similar to the EU's MiCA, and highlights ongoing debates about the roles for banks and fintechs in stablecoin issuance.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 4 sources have reported it between 21 Jul 2026 and 30 Jul 2026.
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South Korea's stablecoin rules are being fast-tracked, decoupled from its stalled comprehensive crypto law. The immediate debate is whether banks or fintechs get to issue and operate them—this is your window to shape the market structure.
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4 sources · first reported 21 Jul 2026 · latest 30 Jul 2026
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