South Korea Urged to Shape Global Crypto Rules as New Policy Institute Launches

New Seoul-based institute seeks to connect blockchain research with legislation, industry pilots and international standards. Experts warn that reliance on foreign stablecoins and payment networks could expose weaknesses in Korea's export-driven economy. AI agents and tokenized assets are emerging as potential drivers of new payment infrastructure and digital-content business models. SEOUL, Oct. 28, 2026 — South Korea should leverage its manufacturing prowess to play a bigger role in shaping the rules governing global digital finance, according to legal and financial experts gathered at the launch of a new private-sector policy institute in Seoul. The Seoul Crypto Institute, or SCI, unveiled its vision for what it calls “G3 Korea” at an inaugural seminar Wednesday, arguing that the country's competitive advantages in semiconductors, automobiles and shipbuilding could be extended into blockchain-based payments…

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