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Bitcoin holds $80,000 as stablecoin payments spread

Over the past week, the global crypto market’s key theme was resilience. Bitcoin held $80,000 despite a CPI shock, while XRP defended $1.30 even as public interest faded. Investors are watching U.S. PMI data and the Oct. 27-28 FOMC, as well as Ripple’s Swell event. Stablecoins and tokenisation are spreading into mainstream payment rails. In South Korea, tax deferral bills and a forthcoming digital assets framework are emerging variables.

Industry

Naver Happybean and SEMAS to support overseas sales channels for local small merchants

Naver Happybean said on Oct. 21 it will work with the Small Enterprise and Market Service to help local small merchants expand overseas sales channels. The partners will operate a joint pavilion at the 2026 Export Boomup Korea event in Goyang on Oct. 21-22, featuring six firms from North Jeolla and Jeju. They will display products and support promotion and export channel development, and link support to KOTRA’s overseas network.

Crypto

Circle targets Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and Middle East, plans entry into 40 emerging markets

Circle is pushing to enter about 40 emerging markets, focusing on Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. CEO and chairman Jeremy Allaire (제러미 알레어) said demand for stablecoins is rising as companies and individuals seek to join internet-based economic systems. He said the blockchain industry is moving from early adoption to mass adoption. Bernstein said USDC has gained transaction-share, and Circle agreed to acquire Singapore-based cross-border payments platform Tazapay for $400 million in an all-stock deal.