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Avalanche-Powered KRW1 Stablecoin Enters Global Payments With Rain

CoinGape·September 15, 2026·1 min read
Avalanche-Powered KRW1 Stablecoin Enters Global Payments With Rain

Korea's first won-backed stablecoin, KRW1, is entering global payments via an integration with Rain. Businesses can now accept cards issued in won, usable at over 175 million Visa merchant outlets worldwide. The partnership is powered by Avalanche, expanding KRW1's reach beyond domestic borders.

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