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Bank of Korea prepares for live CBDC transactions with 9 banks in September

CoinDesk·July 20, 2026·1 min read
Bank of Korea prepares for live CBDC transactions with 9 banks in September

The Bank of Korea is preparing for live CBDC transactions in September with nine major banks. A massive blockchain network test will allow retail consumers to trade tokenized won freely across commercial lines, marking a significant step in central bank digital currency adoption.

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