Shinhan joins banks in won stablecoin push
Shinhan Financial Group has joined a coalition of major South Korean banks exploring a won-denominated stablecoin, intensifying competition over the future of digital payments in the country.

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Shinhan Financial Group has joined a coalition of major South Korean banks exploring a won-denominated stablecoin, intensifying competition over the future of digital payments in the country.
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