Asia Morning Briefing: Capital Controls Doom Asia’s Stablecoin Dreams

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Asia Morning Briefing: Capital Controls Doom Asia’s Stablecoin Dreams—Except in Hong Kong

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Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets:
In the lead-up to Seoul's Korea Blockchain Week, discussions about a Korean Won stablecoin were among the leading narratives.
The idea carries political weight, positioning local currencies as digital alternatives to the U.S.…

This story appeared on coindesk.com, 2025-09-24 02:51:58.