PANews reported on February 3 that KBank, a South Korean internet bank, has filed 13 trademark applications with the Korea Intellectual Property Information Service (KIPRIS) related to stablecoin wallets, including names such as "KSC Wallet," "KSTA Wallet," "Kstable Wallet," and "Kbank SC Wallet." These trademark applications cover areas such as digital currency, cryptocurrency and stablecoin trading software, crypto mining, NFT-related software, and financial services.
KBank plans to list on KOSPI in South Korea on March 5, 2026, marking its third attempt at an IPO. According to its IPO registration statement, KBank plans to use the funds raised to accelerate the development of its digital asset business. In addition, KBank has signed cooperation agreements with local blockchain company BPMG, Kasikorn Bank of Thailand, and Orbix Technology to develop stablecoin-based financial solutions, primarily targeting tourists and Thai workers in South Korea.
