The Future of the ‘Digital Won’ To Be Private, Not Public

The Bank of Korea has suspended its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program amid increased interest in private-sector stablecoins. The central bank began testing its CBDC in April, involving 100,000 participants who used the digital WON for payments.  Notably, this first phase concluded today, June 30. The second phase, initially scheduled for Q4, 2025, […] The post The Future of the ‘Digital Won’ To Be Private, Not Public appeared first on Coin Edition.