Digital currency

The Bank of Korea explores the coexistence mechanism of private stablecoins and central bank digital currency tokens to address the risk of capital outflow

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, South Korea's central bank vice governor Lee Jung-ryeol stated at the Seoul Blockchain Leaders Summit that they are considering issuing central bank deposit tokens on a public blockchain, in conjunction with private stablecoins, to build a digital currency system. This move aims to address the impact of large-scale outflows of stablecoins on monetary sovereignty and financial stability—by the first quarter of 2025, the scale of stablecoins transferred overseas by South Korean crypto exchanges reached $19.5 billion, accounting for nearly half of the total outflow of digital assets of $40.6 billion during the same period.Lee Jung-ryeol mentioned that the plan needs to balance regulation and innovation from a "national perspective," emphasizing the central bank's role as a monetary management institution. However, industry experts pointed out that a hybrid model may not effectively maintain monetary sovereignty, and the issue of cross-border flow of stablecoins needs to be addressed through sound fiscal policies. South Korean Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung has proposed issuing a won stablecoin to reduce reliance on dollar-pegged assets.The Bank of Korea is also participating in the Agora multinational central bank settlement project, designing mechanisms to restrict the direct circulation of domestic deposit tokens overseas.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuance, expected to be approved in the coming months

ChainCatcher news, according to the Hong Kong Wen Wei Po report, the Vice President of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Chen Weimin, stated that a regulatory framework is being established for the issuance of stablecoins, laying the foundation for the development of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Hong Kong has made good progress in developing stablecoins, with relevant legislation currently under review by the Legislative Council, and it is expected to pass in the coming months. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is carefully examining the potential operational risks of stablecoins, including the management of reserve assets, liquidity, and anti-money laundering (AML), to ensure that licensed issuers can effectively manage risks and that their business models are sustainable.Chen Weimin also mentioned that Hong Kong has long established a roadmap for the development of virtual assets, with clear division of responsibilities between the authorities and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. The goal is to develop Hong Kong into a leading cryptocurrency center. In recent years, Hong Kong has been developing central bank digital currency (CBDC), believing that CBDC can facilitate more efficient and lower-cost cross-border payments, which will help promote cross-border trade and explore the potential of tokenization.
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