Kakao, Toss team up with Circle

July 23, 2026 — Seoul

Kakao Group signed MOU with Circle on payment infrastructure and digital asset technology, including exploring won-based stablecoins and related services. Toss / Viva Republica and Toss Bank signed separate strategic MOU with Circle on payment infrastructure and stablecoin technology; biometric auth integration tests mentioned. Exploratory corporate MOUs.