South Korea tax agency seeks private crypto custodian after security lapses

In recent developments, south Korea’s tax agency is seeking a private custodian for seized crypto after a wallet seed phrase leak exposed government-held assets. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Report: Bill Seeks to Abolish South Korea’s 22% Digital Asset Tax

In recent developments, south Korean lawmakers are once again tearing up the script on crypto taxation, this time with a proposal to scrap the levy altogether before it ever sees…

Crypto.com taps KG Inicis for tourist crypto payments in South Korea

In recent developments, the partnership targets foreign travelers in South Korea, adding real-world merchant access through a major local payments processor. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

South Korea loses $48 million in seized Bitcoin to phishing scam: Report

In recent developments, prosecutors in South Korea reportedly discovered the Bitcoin was missing during a routine inspection of seized financial assets. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

South Korea’s Benchmark Index Hits Historic Milestone Despite Global Market…

In recent developments, south Korea’s Kospi index crossed the 5,000 mark for the first time on Jan. 22, defying global market turbulence caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland takeover…

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…