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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...

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...