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Following KakaoBank and KB Kookmin Bank, Hana Bank also applies for stablecoin trademarks
Son Min
Summary
- Hana Bank reportedly filed 16 trademark applications related to stablecoins.
- This filing is described as a proactive move to address the Korean won stablecoin market.
- Hana Bank plans to participate in the stablecoin consultative body by joining the Open Blockchain and DID Association.
Hana Bank has also reportedly filed trademark applications related to stablecoins. This makes it the third, after KakaoBank and KB Kookmin Bank.
According to industry sources on the 25th (local time), Hana Bank has filed applications for 16 trademarks, including HanaKRW and KRWHana. This move is seen as a proactive response to the Korean won stablecoin market. In addition, Hana Bank plans to join the stablecoin consultative body through membership in the Open Blockchain and DID Association.
Meanwhile, on the same day, KB Kookmin Bank also filed various stablecoin trademark applications, including KBKRW, KRWKB, KRWST, and KBST.
Son Min
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