AhnLab Blockchain Company Signs MOU for KRW Stablecoin-Based Payment Business... Partners with Korea Easy Payment Promotion Agency and Open Asset

[Financial News] AhnLab's blockchain subsidiary AhnLab Blockchain Company (ABC) announced on the 20th that it has signed a 'Business Cooperation Agreement (MOU) for Stablecoin Issuance and Payment Business' with the Korea Easy Payment Promotion Agency and Open Asset.
The three companies plan to integrate each company's specialized areas, such as △virtual asset wallet based on security expertise (ABC) △payment infrastructure (Korea Easy Payment Promotion Agency) △KRW stablecoin issuance (Open Asset), to establish a standard model for digital asset payments and create a transparent governance and payment ecosystem that complies with regulations.
ABC plans to provide a secure storage and easy usage environment for KRW stablecoins based on the 'Clip' infrastructure, a multi-chain virtual asset wallet with the largest user base and security expertise in Korea. The Korea Easy Payment Promotion Agency will support the real-use channel of stablecoins with the Zero Pay network, which has 2 million small business member stores nationwide. Open Asset will provide a regulatory-friendly stablecoin issuance and settlement system with a dual-signature based issuance structure and deposit settlement system.
In the future, the three companies plan to promote entry into the payment system and phased commercialization through joint proposals for innovative financial services and demonstration projects.
Kang Seok-gyun, CEO of ABC, said, "Providing an infrastructure where users can safely and conveniently use blockchain-based digital assets is ABC's core role," and "We will continue to enhance the security and accessibility of Clip so that all users domestically and internationally can easily and safely utilize digital assets in their daily lives."   


psh@fnnews.com Park Seong-hyeon Reporter