Stablecoins May Help South Korean Retailers Cut Up to $3.8 Billion Annually, According to Budget Office
In a recent briefing, South Korea’s fiscal watchdog highlighted a striking potential benefit of stablecoin adoption for the nation’s retail sector: an estimated annual savings of up to $3.8 billion for merchants across the country. This figure, derived from a detailed analysis of transaction costs, foreign‑exchange fees, and payment‑processing expenses, suggests that digital, blockchain‑based sta…
Sept. 8, 2026, 9:51 a.m.