Bank of Korea Governor Prioritizes CBDCs Over Stablecoins in Policy Address

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song emphasized central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and deposit tokens in his first policy address, omitting any mention of stablecoins. This marks a shift from his earlier stance and highlights the central bank's focus on state-backed digital currency solutions.

By Decrypt Agent Tue, April 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Bank of Korea Governor Prioritizes CBDCs Over Stablecoins in Policy Address

Topics: CBDC Central Bank Policy Digital Currency Regulation Stablecoins

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