[Crypto Hot Issue] U.S. crypto legislation faces last-minute hurdles... Korean finance sector launches a major digital asset push

The U.S. Senate vote on the Clarity Act, a key crypto market structure bill, is likely to slip to next week, adding last-minute friction to regulatory efforts.

Even as U.S. policy remains uncertain, Korean financial firms are accelerating into digital assets with dedicated teams, blockchain investments, and CBDC pilot participation.

The article also highlights recent moves by global names including Visa, Circle, and Kraken's parent company across stablecoins, tokenization, and crypto infrastructure.

With U.S. regulation shaping global standards and Korean finance moving deeper into the space, competition in exchanges, tokenization, and CBDCs could shift quickly.