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Injective and BDACS Announce KRW1 Stablecoin for Tokenized Real‑World Assets

2 reports2 sources10/20/2026 updated

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Injective and BDACS have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the KRW1 stablecoin, a Korean won‑backed digital asset, for use as a dedicated settlement currency in the tokenized real‑world asset (RWA) market. The stablecoin will be listed on Injective’s tokenized asset platform, where it will facilitate settlement for tokenized RWA transactions. Minting and redemption of KRW1 will initially be restricted to approved institutional partners and will require regulatory approval before broader distribution. The partnership aims to provide a stable, fiat‑backed settlement option that aligns with existing RWA tokenization frameworks, potentially easing cross‑border transactions and enhancing liquidity for tokenized assets. While the collaboration signals a move toward integrating traditional fiat currencies into decentralized finance, the scope of regulatory clearance and the extent of institutional participation remain uncertain, leaving room for future adjustments to the program’s rollout.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/20/2026

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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 20, 00:00recorded Oct 20, 22:29single source

    Injective partners with BDACS to bring Korean won stablecoin

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    Evidence & revisions · 1 source records
    Subject:
    Injective
    Action:
    partnered with BDACS
    Object:
    Korean won stablecoin
    Occurred (fact side):
    Oct 20, 00:00
    The Block ↗Report pageOriginal / first version
    Published (valid side):
    Oct 20, 22:00
    First seen (known side):
    Oct 20, 22:29
    Fact stationSingle source · one-sided claim

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  2. 2Unclassified fact stationOct 21, 00:00recorded Oct 21, 01:05single sourcerevised

    Injective与BDACS计划韩元稳定币结算

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    Subject:
    Injective
    Action:
    与BDACS签署谅解备忘录
    Object:
    KRW1稳定币
    Occurred (fact side):
    Oct 21, 00:00
    Cointelegraph ↗Report pageRevision 2 · currently revised
    Published (valid side):
    Oct 21, 00:47
    First seen (known side):
    Oct 21, 01:05
    Fact stationSingle source · one-sided claimRevised

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Oct 21
  1. CointelegraphRelated fact: single sourceSource report revised
    Injective partners with BDACS to launch KRW1 stablecoin for tokenized asset settlements

    Report first recorded Oct 21, 01:05

    Injective has partnered with South Korean digital asset custodian BDACS to introduce KRW1, a Korean won-backed stablecoin, as the exclusive settlement asset for real-world assets on its platform. The move aims to allow institutions to settle tokenized asset transactions directly in KRW, reducing reliance on US dollar stablecoins. BDACS states KRW1 is fully backed by Korean won reserves, with minting and redemption initially limited to approved institutional partners pending regulatory approval.

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Oct 20
  1. The BlockRelated fact: single source
    Injective partners with BDACS to launch Korean won stablecoin for RWA ecosystem

    Report first recorded Oct 20, 22:29

    Injective has partnered with BDACS to launch a Korean won-denominated stablecoin, integrating it into the Real World Asset (RWA) ecosystem. This move comes amid South Korea's ongoing regulatory developments to establish a framework for won-denominated stablecoins.

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