Circle Internet Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Dunamu, the operator of Upbit. This partnership focuses on digital-asset innovation and education.
Circle also signed an agreement with Bithumb to strengthen digital-asset infrastructure. Both parties will explore the integration of stablecoin technology into the local market.
South Korea is currently preparing new digital-asset legislation focused on stablecoins. CEO Jeremy Allaire attended the Dunamu signing to signal the market's strategic importance to Circle’s global expansion.
The partnerships aim to deepen cooperation on USDC trading. These initiatives support the development of a transparent and regulatory-compliant digital-asset ecosystem in the region.