最新报道:South Korean banks including KB Kookmin, Shinhan, and Woori have filed over 80 trademark applications related to stablecoins, signaling growing institutional interest in digital assets. The filings cover terms like "Korea Won Digital Currency" and "Digital Won," suggesting potential plans for KRW-pegged stablecoins. This follows the country's 2023 Electronic Financial Transactions Act amendment allowing banks to issue stablecoins, with implementation expected by mid-2024. The move comes as South Korea tightens crypto regulations while fostering blockchain innovation, with major banks positioning themselves in the anticipated digital currency ecosystem.