KakaoBank Begins Active Development of Korean Won-Pegged Stablecoin
KakaoBank has advanced its Korean won-pegged stablecoin project into active development, according to Newspim. The digital bank, part of South Korean tech conglomerate Kakao, is recruiting blockchain backend developers with expertise in smart contracts and token standards. The move follows similar initiatives by competitor Naver, which is reportedly pursuing a merger with Upbit, the country's largest cryptocurrency exchange.