Bank Of Korea Halts CBDC Project As Lawmakers Focus On Stablecoin Regulation

Summary: The Bank of Korea (BOK) has reportedly halted its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project following the South Korean government’s focus on stablecoins. The shift has left project participants with “no long-term roadmap” and banks pivoting to this sector.
By Rubmar Garcia on 2025-07-01 13:00. Aggregated by Coinblockers.