Key Takeaways:

• Circle and Dunamu signed a 2026 deal to boost USDC education, strengthening Korea’s crypto trust.
• Upbit operator Dunamu’s partnership with Circle signals tighter compliance in South Korea’s market.
• Jeremy Allaire targets Korea growth, with stablecoin plans likely as regulations evolve.

USDC Issuer Circle Expands Korea Ties With Dunamu

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has entered into a partnership with South Korea’s Dunamu, operator of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, as both firms seek to deepen engagement in one of Asia’s most active digital asset markets.

Dunamu said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Circle will explore cooperation across several areas, including…