The Bank of Korea is calling on regulators to restrict the issuance of Korean won stablecoins to licensed commercial banks.

according to Cointelegraph, the Bank of Korea called on regulators to restrict the issuance of Korean won-denominated stablecoins to licensed commercial banks, citing concerns over money laundering risks and financial stability.

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