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South Korea to amend forex law to regulate stablecoins as payment instruments

1 reports1 sources10/23/2026 updated

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South Korea is drafting the Digital Asset Basic Act, which will classify stablecoins as payment instruments and regulate them under existing foreign exchange laws. The government aims to establish a comprehensive framework for crypto assets through this legislation. The Block reports that the amendment marks a shift toward formal regulatory oversight of stablecoins in the country.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/23/2026

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South Korea plans to amend forex law to regulate stablecoins as payment instruments
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 23, 00:00recorded Oct 23, 18:38single source

    South Korea to amend forex law to regulate stablecoins as pa

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    South Korea
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    amend forex law
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    stablecoins as payment instruments
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    Oct 23, 00:00
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    Oct 23, 17:52
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    South Korea plans to amend forex law to regulate stablecoins as payment instruments

    Report first recorded Oct 23, 18:38

    South Korea is developing the Digital Asset Basic Act to establish a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework, and a report indicates this act will define stablecoins as payment instruments subject to forex law regulation.

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