Rep. Ahn Do-geol said won-denominated stablecoins are essential monetary and financial infrastructure for protecting monetary sovereignty as digital currencies and artificial intelligence reshape finance. Speaking at EastPoint: Seoul 2026 in Seoul, Ahn said institutionalized stablecoins could evolve beyond payment tools into platforms for financial innovation. Panelists said institutional participation is increasing in the United States and Asia, while payment-related revenue models are emerging. They identified regulatory clarity, market fragmentation, interoperability, settlement finality, confidentiality, privacy, circulation and price-stabilization mechanisms as the main hurdles to wider adoption.