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October 12, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Jeonbuk Bank Launches South Korea’s First Bitcoin-Backed Loans for Businesses

South Korea’s banking industry has reached a new milestone as Jeonbuk Bank introduces the country’s first bank-issued Bitcoin-backed loans, allowing corporate customers to use their cryptocurrency holdings as collateral....

October 12, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

South Korean Bank Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans: What Happens If BTC Prices Crash?

South Korea’s banking sector is taking another step toward cryptocurrency adoption as Jeonbuk Bank introduces Bitcoin-backed lending for corporate customers. The new service allows eligible businesses to borrow South...

October 8, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

South Korea’s Gwangju Bank and Toss Successfully Test Stablecoin QR Payments

South Korea’s Gwangju Bank and fintech company Toss have successfully tested a stablecoin QR payment system, marking another step toward integrating blockchain-based transactions into everyday banking and retail payments....

September 14, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

South Korea Investors Seek Two-Year Delay for Crypto Tax

South Korean crypto investors are pushing for another delay to the country’s planned crypto tax, after a public petition gathered the 50,000 signatures required for review by the National...

September 8, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Shinhan Recommends 2% Digital Asset Allocation as Traditional Portfolios Face Challenges

South Korea’s Shinhan Investment Securities has suggested that investors consider allocating 2% of their portfolios to digital assets as traditional investment strategies struggle to provide the same diversification benefits...

September 4, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

South Korea Targets 2027 Launch for Tokenized Securities Market

South Korea is preparing to take a major step toward blockchain-based capital markets, with regulators outlining a three-stage roadmap for introducing tokenized securities beginning in February 2027. The plan...

August 20, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

South Korea Confirms 22% Crypto Tax Will Apply to Private Wallets and Foreign Exchanges

South Korea has confirmed that its upcoming cryptocurrency tax will apply not only to assets traded on domestic exchanges, but also to income earned through foreign exchanges and private...

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...