Hashed Research CEO Kim Yong-beom Named Chief Policy Officer in Korea

The new President of South Korea, Lee Jae-myung, appointed Kim Yong-beom, CEO of Hashed Research, as the Chief Policy Officer of the Presidential Office. Kim previously served as Vice Minister of Economy and Finance.

Key points include:

  • Kim Yong-beom's role will focus on crypto policy development.
  • The Lee administration aims to be crypto-friendly, observing U.S. regulatory developments.
  • A potential initiative is a Won-based stablecoin to retain national wealth.