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South Korea crypto market shrinks as investors shift to stocks

South Korea''s crypto market drops sharply as investors move into stocks while new AML rules and crypto taxes raise concerns.

$110B in Crypto Flees South Korea in 2025 as Strict

South Korea saw $110B in crypto outflows in 2025 as strict regulations and delays push traders from local exchanges to overseas platforms.

Korea to Pass Stablecoin Laws in Q1, Allow Spot Crypto ETFs

South Korea to legalize stablecoins in Q1 2026, approve spot crypto ETFs, and digitize 25% of treasury payments by 2030.

South Korea Blockchain Solutions and Services Market

The South Korea blockchain solutions and services market has experienced significant growth over recent years, driven by increasing adoption across various industries.

Cryptocurrency in South Korea | Latest News by Cointelegraph

The Republic of Korea, also known as South Korea, hosts a notable amount of crypto trading, as well as regulation. Keep up to date on South Korea with Cointelegraph.

South Korea crypto holdings halve in a year as investors turn to

Samsung SDS to build South Korea''s blockchain securities platform As Cointelegraph reported, Samsung SDS has won a contract to build and operate a blockchain-based securities platform for

Korea''s Blockchain Framework Act Discussion: An Industry View on

Korea''s blockchain framework act is in industry discussion, not yet a filed bill. Learn the tiered-effect structure being debated for distributed ledger, smart contracts, and DID.

South Korea''s Top Banks Unite to Launch Won-Based

Eight major banks in South Korea are working with the Open Blockchain and DID Association and the Financial Settlement Institute to

South Korea To Probe OKX Amid Crypto Crackdown,

South Korea To Investigate OKX''s Operations A recent report from South Korean media outlet News 1 and industry sources indicate that OKX has

South Korea Stablecoin Pilot Picks BTQ for Post-Quantum Security

BTQ''s QSSN selected for Korea''s first bank-led KRW stablecoin PoC with iM Bank and Finger on Kaia mainnet, adding post-quantum security to digital money rails.

The Blockchain Gaming Startups in Korea Redefining

In South Korea, several gaming companies and startups are exploring the potential of using Blockchain technology and NFTs within the

South Korea Blockchain Market (2025-2031) | Share & Value

With a strong emphasis on innovation, South Korea has emerged as a key player in the global blockchain industry, with a focus on sectors such as finance, logistics, and healthcare.

South Korea clears legal path for tokenized securities

South Korea clears legal path for tokenized securities South Korea has legalized tokenized securities by amending its financial laws. The new rules allow blockchain-based securities

Why South Korea May Be The Most Important Crypto

Today, South Korea has a maturing regulatory framework, engaged institutions, corporate appetite for blockchain applications and a robust developer

South Korea Goes Full On-Chain After Capital Markets

South Korea Legalizes Security Token Offerings, Bringing Blockchain Securities Into the Mainstream SEOUL — South Korea has taken a decisive step

South Korea Plans Bitcoin ETF Approval in 2026

South Korea Looking into Mainstream Blockchain Integration The implementation of a spot ETF of Bitcoin in South Korea is not the only project. Besides the regulatory effort towards

Digital Won Gets Paused: How Stablecoins Are Set to

The Bank of Korea has paused its digital won project, opening the door for KRW-pegged stablecoins. Discover how banks, exchanges, and fintechs

Building a Global Blockchain Hub: How South Korea is

In line with its historic roots as a tech powerhouse, what led to South Korea''s openness to the blockchain, and how is it set to evolve as we enter the

South Korea Confirms 22% Crypto Tax Goes Ahead in January 2027

South Korea confirmed the 22% crypto tax will take effect in January 2027, with the National Tax Service finalizing guidance with major exchanges ahead of the rollout.

Korea to Pass Stablecoin Laws in Q1, Allow Spot Crypto

South Korea unveiled a comprehensive digital asset strategy on Friday as part of its " 2026 Economic Growth Strategy." This signals a major policy shift

XRP News: South Korea''s Kbank Partners with Ripple to Test Blockchain

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) just signed a partnership with Kbank, South Korea''s first internet-only bank and the sole banking partner of Upbit, to test blockchain cross-border remittances. The

South Korea''s Hana Financial Makes $670 Million Bet On

South Korea''s banking industry just made one of its biggest crypto moves yet after Hana Financial Group announced a massive investment into Dunamu, the company behind crypto

South Korea Cryptocurrency Regulations: Key Laws,

Learn about the legal landscape of cryptocurrency in South Korea. This guide covers key regulations, taxation, exchange compliance, and the future

South Korea Tokenized Securities Rules July

South Korea plans July tokenized securities rules to support fractional portfolio investing and clearer crypto regulation.

South Korea Rises as a Global Blockchain Powerhouse

Find out why South Korea is poised to be a key spot for blockchain innovation, as well as how RWA and STO are evolving in the country.

World Bank Document

Korea Blockchain Ecosystem is the first of the series and provides a short description of the blockchain technology and its potential for solving development challenges and key highlights of the Korea

South Korea''s Quiet Blockchain Revolution: From

Explore how South Korea is leading a quiet blockchain revolution — evolving from grassroots crypto miners to major corporate blockchain builders.

South Korea Embraces Blockchain: New Digital Asset Act, K-Culture

According to the Polymesh report titled "Regulatory Developments in Digital Assets", South Korea has made a significant move in the crypto industry by passing the "Digital Asset Basic