The term stablecoin no longer reflects technological progress and has become an outdated label from crypto’s early days, Cointelegraph reported, citing a16z crypto special projects lead Robert Hackett. Hackett said the term was coined when extreme volatility dominated markets, but stability is now a baseline rather than the defining feature. Developer and brand adviser John Palmer said the name feels like a bug and stablecoins deserve a new identity. Hackett said alternatives are awkward and early terms often endure.

U.S. stablecoin company Circle has rated South Korea as a key hub in the global digital asset market and has formalised the possibility of expanding business in line with domestic regulatory developments. Co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire said Circle is closely watching South Korean discussions on digital asset and stablecoin legislation. He said the company is reviewing a suitable local business structure and would seriously evaluate operating formally under regulation if a legal path is 마련ed for foreign-issued stablecoin operators.