Tether Files 7 Trademarks in South Korea, Eyes Won-Pegged Stablecoin

Tether has filed seven trademark applications with the Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service (KIPRIS), including KRWT and WONTETHER, which suggest a potential Korean won-pegged stablecoin. According to BeInCrypto, these filings have sparked speculation about Tether's plans to introduce a localized stablecoin in South Korea. The trademarks fall under Classification 09, covering software and crypto-related products. South Korea's upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act may require foreign issuers to establish local branches, prompting Tether to secure legal ground early.