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Circle launches cirBTC on Ethereum, targets institutional bitcoin collateral infrastructure
Circle has launched cirBTC, a bitcoin token on Ethereum backed 1:1 by native bitcoin, positioning it as a starting point for building institutional collateral infrastructure. The company said it holds the underlying bitcoin through its own entity and manages reserves separately from corporate assets, with on-chain reserve visibility. The product is designed to work with Circle Mint and USDC flows and is expected to add Arch and other chains.
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Stablecoin war opens as South Korea weighs options against dollar dominance
Competition over digital currency sovereignty is intensifying globally and in South Korea as the United States moves to bring dollar-based stablecoins into the mainstream and other regions press ahead with regulation. In South Korea, legislation for a won stablecoin is delayed by disagreements over issuers, reserve requirements and oversight. Banks and fintech firms are already moving to secure payment infrastructure. U.S. crypto legislation has also stirred markets, lifting interest in some altcoins while bitcoin swings on geopolitical tensions.
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Stablecoin land grab intensifies as banks and fintech form alliances
South Korea\'s finance and fintech sectors are stepping up competition to pre-empt the stablecoin market even as legislation remains stalled in parliament. Banks are moving to secure issuance rights through consortia and technology partners, while fintech firms and exchanges focus on controlling mainnets and payment networks. Global players are also positioning in networks and settlement infrastructure. The article says the battle for won and dollar stablecoin leadership is already under way.
