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Situated in East Asia, South Korea, formally recognized as the Republic of Korea, is distinguished for its rich history, culture, and technological prowess. With its capital, Seoul, nestled in the north, this nation of 51 million people thrives economically, supported by its advancements in various sectors.
South Korea emerges as a prominent player in the realm of Korean cryptocurrency, marrying innovation with stringent regulations. Stay updated on South Korean crypto regulations, dive deep into recent Korean crypto happenings such as CBDC research and the evolving landscape of crypto exchanges in the region. From legislative moves to market trends, here’s your one-stop for all South Korean crypto insights.
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Gwangju Bank and South Korean fintech company Toss have successfully completed a proof of concept for stablecoin payments using QR codes, allowing customers to make transactions through connected banking and payment apps. According to an Oct. 8 report by Yonhap…
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Naver Financial and Dunamu have postponed their comprehensive share swap for a third time, moving the planned completion from Dec. 31, 2026, to March 31, 2027, as regulatory reviews remain underway. According to Dunamu’s Oct. 7 disclosure, the companies have…
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Meritz Securities has signed a strategic partnership with Ripple to explore bringing institutional digital asset custody and tokenization infrastructure into South Korea’s capital markets. According to Meritz Securities, the agreement will cover a review of Ripple Custody and the company’s…
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Securitize and LG CNS have signed a memorandum of understanding covering three areas of digital asset development for South Korean institutions, including tokenized securities and stablecoin infrastructure. Securitize announced on Oct. 6 that the companies will explore institutional products and…
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Rialo has stepped up its push to become blockchain infrastructure for financial institutions as the network discusses proof of concept projects with Korean firms and builds applications with other institutional partners. According to Bobby Zagotta, chief business officer at Rialo,…
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South Korea’s five major crypto exchanges recorded $15.1 billion in weekly trading volume, down 19.56%, while Upbit held a 64.04% share.
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Bithumb adds Talus to its KRW market while Upbit lists Dolphin against KRW, BTC and USDT, expanding Korean access to two AI-linked tokens.
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South Korea crypto exchange profits fell 78% in H1 2026 as daily trading volume dropped 44% and won deposits declined 35%, KoFIU data shows.
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South Korea proposed rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds, with a KRW100M retail OTC cap before the Feb. 4, 2027 rollout.
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South Korea proposes rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds, with a 100M won OTC limit ahead of the Feb. 4, 2027 rollout.
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Kakaopay Securities and Dinari will test tokenized Korean equities and study distribution to eligible investors in the U.S. and overseas.
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KB Kookmin Bank has partnered with BNY on cross-border digital payments as it becomes an early user of BNY’s new Pay-to-Wallet service.
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MoonPay has launched MoonPay Korea and plans to use the country as a base for its Asian business, with partnerships covering won stablecoins, cross border payments, remittances and digital asset infrastructure. According to Maeil Business Newspaper, MoonPay unveiled the strategy…
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South Korean lawmaker Han Dong hoon has called for the country’s cryptocurrency tax to be delayed again before its Jan. 1, 2027 start, arguing that authorities still lack enough overseas trading data to enforce the levy consistently. News1 reported that…
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South Korean industry participants want liquidity safeguards added to won stablecoin rules after JPYC, PYUSD and EURC price spikes.
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KB Securities has signed a three-party agreement with Securitize and the Optimism Foundation to develop tokenized funds for Korean institutional investors, starting with a planned money market fund on OP Mainnet. In a Sep. 23 release shared with crypto.news, KB…
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