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South Korea’s Central Bank Seeks Authority to Monitor Crypto Transactions: Report

The Bank of Korea hopes to start as early as September, an official said.

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CBDCs Will Reduce Demand for Bitcoin, Says South Korea Central Bank Chief

Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol says once central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are introduced, the demand for cryptocurrencies like bitcoin fall.

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Bank of Korea: CBDCs Are Fiat Currency Not Virtual Assets

Some legal changes would be needed before a potential central bank digital currency launch in South Korea, research indicates.

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South Korea’s Central Bank Starts Technical Phase for Digital Currency Ahead of 2021 Pilot

The Bank of Korea is seeking a partner to help develop the architecture for a potential central bank digital currency.

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S. Korea's Central Bank Forms Legal Panel to Advise on Possible Digital Currency Launch

The Bank of Korea has set up a legal panel to advise on possible regulatory sticking points for a future CBDC issuance.

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South Korea's Central Bank Is Building a New Blockchain System for the Bond Market

The Bank of Korea is reportedly looking to build a blockchain system for the Korean bond market.

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Developed Countries Have Little Need for CBDCs, Says Bank of Korea Official

The Bank of Korea has again poured cold water on the idea of adopting a central bank digital currency, according to remarks made by an official of the central bank.

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Korean Central Bank Study: Issuing Digital Currency Poses Financial Risk

A Bank of Korea study concluded that a central bank digital currency could adversely affect commercial banks and ultimately financial stability.

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Bank of Korea: Central Bank Cryptocurrencies Pose 'Moral Hazard'

South Korea's central bank has announced that it does not plan to launch its own digital currency over fears it could destabilize the economy.

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