South Korea to start tokenizing ‘all types’ of securities in three stages from 2027
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South Korea announces a three‑stage roadmap to tokenise “all types” of securities, beginning in 2027, with the final phase enabling on‑chain settlement using stablecoins; the plan targets equities, bonds and derivatives, aiming to boost market efficiency and attract fintech investment, while prompting regional exchanges to adapt to blockchain‑based clearing and settlement.
South Korea ultimately aims to allow participants to settle tokenized securities onchain with stablecoins, as part of a three-stage plan.