
Four pillars, sturdy as the legs of a table, define this transformation. First, the government, in its infinite wisdom, plans a phased approach to corporate participation-because who doesn’t love a good slow dance? Second, regulators are crafting frameworks for spot Bitcoin ETFs and won-pegged stablecoins, as if they were preparing a fine meal for the discerning palate of the market. Third, authorities are cracking down on unregistered operators and KYC breaches with the fervor of a mother hen protecting her chicks. Fourth, the central bank, in a surprising twist, has decided to pause its CBDC development, opting instead for bank-led stablecoin pilots-because why not let the banks have a little fun?