South Korea Misses Stablecoin Bill Deadline as Policy Debate Drags On
South Korea’s financial regulator missed a key deadline to submit a stablecoin bill, extending uncertainty as lawmakers debate issuer eligibility and the central bank’s role.
The Regulated DeFi topic examines the growing convergence between decentralized finance and traditional regulatory frameworks. This section covers compliance-ready DeFi protocols, KYC-enabled liquidity pools, institutional-grade lending platforms, permissioned blockchains, and the integration of regulatory standards into on-chain financial products. It highlights developments in global policy, licensing, risk management, and the emergence of frameworks that allow institutions to participate safely in DeFi markets. Readers gain insights into how regulated DeFi is creating a bridge between open blockchain systems and institutional finance, enabling broader adoption and secure, compliant on-chain activity.
South Korea’s financial regulator missed a key deadline to submit a stablecoin bill, extending uncertainty as lawmakers debate issuer eligibility and the central bank’s role.
Coinbase plans to launch prediction markets and tokenized equities, moving deeper into regulated financial products as competition grows across crypto platforms.
Japan plans to transition crypto regulation from the Payment Services Act to the securities-focused Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
HashKey launched its Hong Kong initial public offering, aiming to raise up to $215 million as the company expands its infrastructure, product capabilities and regional market…
Circle secured a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi Global Market, strengthening its position in the Middle East as the UAE accelerates the development of…
Argentina's central bank is reportedly drafting rules to permit traditional banks to offer cryptocurrency trading and custody.
Binance has become the first crypto exchange to obtain a global license under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s regulatory framework, marking a significant shift in digital-asset oversight.
BitGo integrates IOTA into its custody services, enabling compliant, insured institutional access and liquidity solutions for the growing digital asset ecosystem.
The UK has enacted legislation that formally designizes digital assets as a separate category of property, providing stronger legal clarity for ownership, recovery, and litigation involving…
A consortium of 10 major European banks has created a new company, qivalis, to develop a euro-based stablecoin aimed at strengthening Europe’s position in digital payments.