South Korea weighs ending one-bank rule for crypto exchanges: Report
In recent developments, south Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
South Korea busts $100M underground remittance ring using WeChat, crypto: Report
In recent developments, south Korea’s customs agency charged three suspects over a more than $100 million crypto-linked remittance scheme using WeChat Pay and Alipay, per Yonhap. Looking closer, market participants…
South Korea limits foreign crypto exchange access as Google Play enforces lic…
In recent developments, only VASP-registered platforms will stay available on the Play Store. Local exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb could gain more market share. Some traders may shift towards DeFi…
Upbit Towers Over Rivals as South Korea’s Primary Crypto Liquidity Hub, Res…
In recent developments, liquidity on South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchanges looks deceptively simple on the surface, but Kaiko Research finds that beneath the headline volumes lies a far more nuanced—and occasionally…
South Korea Tightens Crypto Access as Google Play Blocks Unregistered Exchanges
In recent developments, a new app store crackdown has landed in South Korea as lawmakers formalize a framework for tokenized securities. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…
Crypto exchanges face ban in South Korea as Google Play updates rules
In recent developments, google will require proof of FIU registration acceptance for crypto apps, raising compliance hurdles for offshore exchanges serving South Korean users. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
South Korea to lift ban on corporate crypto investment: Report
In recent developments, south Korea’s FSC reportedly shared guidelines allowing listed companies to invest up to 5% of equity in the top 20 cryptocurrencies, ending a 2017 ban. Looking closer,…
South Korea’s top court says exchange‑held Bitcoin can be seized
In recent developments, the ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices. Looking…
Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins
In recent developments, south Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
South Korea considers pre-emptive crypto account freezes, report says
In recent developments, the proposal highlights South Korea’s push to align crypto oversight with securities markets, raising stakes for exchanges and traders alike. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…
