KakaoPay Shares Plunge 10% Amid Stablecoin Speculation and Regulatory Warnings
KakaoPay Corp. saw its shares plummet over 10% following a volatile trading session, exacerbated by regulatory scrutiny over its rumored stablecoin ambitions. The Korea Exchange had previously halted trading and flagged the stock as high-risk after a 300% monthly surge detached from fundamentals.
Financial authorities globally—including the Bank of Korea and BIS—are sounding alarms about stablecoins' potential to destabilize monetary systems. Market analysts now anticipate a prolonged correction, noting the disconnect between KakaoPay's valuation and its underlying business metrics.