South Korea’s central bank has suspended its planned second phase of digital won (CBDC) trials, shifting the country’s policy momentum firmly toward stablecoins. The sudden pause comes as commercial banks lose interest in the state-led digital currency project, redirecting resources toward private stablecoin initiatives, a trend reinforced by President Lee Jae-myung’s vocal support for crypto-friendly policies.

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised concerns that stablecoins could spark a bank run, warning they might pose significant risks to financial stability in the Eurozone. In response, the European Commission released a report on June 25 stating that the risks posed by stablecoins remain within a manageable range under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

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Japan plans to regulate crypto as financial products under the FIEA, lowering the capital gains tax to 20% and setting the stage for Bitcoin ETFs. Over 12 million Japanese users now hold crypto accounts, surpassing forex and bond markets.

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Securitize, a leading digital asset securities platform, and Ethena Labs, developer of the yield-bearing stablecoin USDtb, have announced a major