Bank of Korea Nominee Says Yes to CBDC, Maybe to Stablecoins-What Could Go Wrong?
In a bold display of foresight, South Korea’s financial authorities are embarking on a journey into the realm of digital currency. The Bank of Korea’s nominee, Shin Hyun-song, has laid out his vision in written responses to the National Assembly Finance and Economy Committee, just before his confirmation hearing. He advocates for a financial landscape where CBDCs and bank-issued deposit tokens reign supreme as the pillars of the nation’s digital money system-a concept as groundbreaking as it is unsettling.

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