South Korea Sees $110B Crypto Outflow in 2025 as Trading Rules Tighten
TL;DR South Koreans moved over 160 trillion won, about $110B, from local exchanges to offshore venues in 2025, per CoinGecko and Tiger Research. Delays to the
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ETF Push Gains Strength in South Korea While Regulation Struggles to Keep Pace
TL;DR The Korea Exchange has upgraded its infrastructure to list crypto ETFs and derivatives, but current financial law still prevents their launch. Jeong Eun-bo confirmed several
South Korea Plans Ownership Limits for Big Four Crypto Exchanges, Forcing Share Sales
This Tuesday, it was revealed that South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has proposed a strict law limiting individual ownership of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges to
Crypto Regulation in South Korea Delayed to 2026 as Stablecoin Debate Drags On
TL;DR Regulatory Deadlock: South Korea delayed its Digital Asset Basic Act to 2026 due to unresolved disputes over stablecoin issuer control. Stablecoin Oversight: Regulators propose 100%
South Korean Politician Rejects Claims of Targeting Upbit Amid Son’s Bithumb Role
Kim Byung-ki, floor leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party, faced multiple calls to resign following conflict-of-interest allegations. A former aide claims Kim instructed public attacks on
Upbit Madness Sends XRP Volume To $1.55B As Traders Dump Positions
TL;DR XRP trading activity on South Korea’s Upbit surged to $1.55B in cumulative seven-day volume, overtaking several global exchanges and signaling intense position rotation. Despite the
Hyundai Group Faces BTC Ransom Demand As Crypto Extortion Turns Violent
TL;DR: Hyundai got an email demanding 13 BTC, threatening 11:30 AM blasts at Yeonji-dong and Yangjae-dong; police searches found no devices. Samsung, KT, Kakao and Naver
Do Kwon Faces Possible Second Trial in Korea After US Conviction
TL;DR Kwon received a 15-year sentence in the US, but the case remains open because South Korea is preparing a separate trial that could impose more
Binance Criticized for Recovering Only 17% of Upbit Hack Funds
TL;DR Binance Response: The exchange managed to freeze only 17% of the stolen Solana, roughly $75,000, and confirmed the action 15 hours after investigators’ urgent request.
a16z crypto to open first Asia office in Seoul
Venture capital firm a16z crypto will open its first Asia office in Seoul, South Korea, positioning the fund for a more direct regional presence in digital
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