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July 14, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

South Korea Advances Blockchain Strategy with Stablecoin Law and Spot Crypto ETF Plans

South Korea is pressing ahead with its digital asset ambitions by unveiling a renewed blockchain roadmap for the second half of 2026. The government plans to introduce new legislation...

June 23, 2026
Blockchain, Crypto News

South Korea Crypto Remittances Surge 380% as Banks Race Toward Blockchain Payments

South Korea is witnessing a dramatic shift in the way money moves across borders. Cryptocurrency-based remittances have surged by an impressive 380% over the past three years, significantly outpacing...

June 16, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

SPX6900 Price Analysis: Korean Exchange Listings Fuel 10% Rally

SPX6900 (SPX) surged nearly 10% on June 16 after South Korea’s two largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, announced support for the token. The dual listing significantly expanded access...

May 15, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

OKX Targets Major Stake in South Korea’s Coinone Exchange

OKX is reportedly moving closer to securing a significant position in South Korea’s crypto market after entering discussions to acquire a major stake in local exchange Coinone. According to...

February 25, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

South Korea targets finfluencers with strict asset disclosure law

South Korea is moving to tighten oversight of financial influencers, introducing draft legislation that would require “finfluencers” to publicly disclose their asset holdings and any compensation received when promoting...

February 10, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

South Korea probes Bithumb after massive $43B Bitcoin “fat-finger” error

South Korean regulators have launched a formal investigation into Bithumb after one of the most staggering operational errors ever seen in the crypto industry briefly flooded user accounts with...

January 28, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

South Korea finalizes Digital Asset Basic Act to tighten stablecoin rules

South Korea has finalized a draft of its long-awaited Digital Asset Basic Act, a sweeping piece of legislation that strengthens oversight of stablecoins while signaling the country’s intent to...

January 27, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Coinbase Linked to Possible Stake in South Korean Exchange Coinone

Coinbase is reportedly exploring a potential investment in Coinone, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency trading platforms, as Coinone’s leadership considers selling a significant ownership stake. According to a...

January 12, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

South Korea Set to Lift 9-Year Ban on Corporate Crypto Investments

South Korea is preparing to end a nearly decade-long ban on corporate cryptocurrency investments, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to digital assets as regulators continue to...

December 9, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

South Korea’s Crypto Watchdog Falls Silent as Tough New Liability Rules Target Exchanges

South Korea’s big experiment in centralized crypto oversight has hit a wall just as regulators are preparing some of their toughest rules yet for digital asset platforms. The country’s...