KakaoPay files 18 KRW-related trademarks, preparing for stablecoin issuance. KakaoPay shares surge over 200% amid growing stablecoin market optimism. Political support boosts KRW stablecoin approval, aiding KakaoPay’s market entry. South Korean fintech firm KakaoPay has filed for 18 trademarks related to a potential Korean won (KRW)-backed stablecoin, a move that has sent its stock price soaring by more than 200% in the past month. The filings signal the company’s preparations to enter South Korea’s digital asset market as the country moves toward creating a formal regulatory framework for stablecoins. On June 17, KakaoPay submitted multiple trademark applications to the Korean Intellectual Property Office, including “KRWKP,” “KWRP,” and “KPKRW.” Trademark Filings and Company Position The trademark applications are registered under financial service categories, including virtual asset transactions and electronic transfers. While KakaoPay has not announced a finalized plan for a stablecoin, company representatives have described the filings as a “precautionary measure” to secure branding rights. Industry sources, however, view the move as a clear … The post KakaoPay Stock Surges Over 200% After Filing for a KRW-Backed Stablecoin appeared first on Coin Edition .
