Stablecoins Challenge Korea’s Card Industry as Regulators Debate Rules

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BC Card’s stablecoin pilot comes as South Korea’s credit card industry accelerates preparations for a future shaped by digital currencies. In July, local media reported that card issuers formed a joint task force to respond to the perceived competitive threat posed by stablecoins.

Regulatory clarity remains elusive. Earlier this month, the Financial Services Commission missed a deadline to submit a stablecoin regulatory framework, reportedly due to disagreements with the Bank of Korea. The central bank has pushed for banks to hold at least a 51% stake in any stablecoin issuer, while other regulators favor a more open ecosystem.

Despite the uncertainty, BC Card has launched internal teams focused on tracking stablecoin trends both domestically and globally.

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finally, crypto actually being useful for real payments BC Card pilot is huge