Stablecoins May Help South Korean Retailers Cut Costs by Up to $3.8 Billion Annually, According to Treasury Office
In a recent briefing, South Korea’s budget office highlighted a striking potential benefit of stablecoin adoption for the nation’s retail sector: merchants could collectively save as much as $3.8 billion each year. This figure, derived from a detailed analysis of transaction costs, foreign exchange fees, and settlement delays, underscores how digital assets that are pegged to stable currencies co…
Sept. 8, 2026, 9:51 a.m.