South Korea FIU Seeks Wider Crypto Travel Rule
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit said in a June 2026 notice that it pushed for broader virtual-asset Travel Rule coverage during FATF discussions. The proposal puts
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Toss Bank Partners With Solana Foundation to Build a Powerful Global Blockchain Finance Stack
TL;DR: Toss Bank signed a memorandum of understanding with the Solana Foundation to develop blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The agreement includes a proof of concept for international
South Korea Accelerates CBDC Testing With Direct Integration Into Bank Systems
TL;DR: The Bank of Korea’s CBDC advances to its second phase, integrating deposit tokens into existing commercial banking systems. Participants will be able to use the
South Korea’s Crypto Boom Fades as Trading Volume Drops 28%
TL;DR South Korea remains one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency markets, but trading activity fell 28% year over year, marking one of the steepest declines among
South Korea Busts Crypto Laundering Network Tied to $11M Cambodian Scam
TL;DR: The South Korean police referred 23 suspects involved in money laundering for a Cambodia-based fraud network to the prosecution. The individuals involved moved $11.1 million
Korea Ministry Sees Tokenized Stocks as Securities
Bloomingbit reported on June 12, 2026, that South Korea’s finance ministry currently views tokenized stocks as securities rather than crypto assets. The report said if the
Bithumb Drawn Into Alleged Political Influence Case
TL;DR: South Korean police named Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won as a bribery suspect in a political-influence investigation linked to lawmaker Kim Byung-kee. The probe examines whether
Chainalysis Deepens Partnership With South Korea’s National Police to Target Crypto Crime
TL;DR: Chainalysis signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s National Police Agency to combat crypto crime. The agreement includes access to certification programs, localized training
Bithumb Raided by Police After Claims That Lawmaker Kim Byung‑gi Sought Jobs for His Son
South Korean police raided the offices of Bithumb as part of an investigation into alleged influence peddling by independent lawmaker Kim Byung-gi.
South Korea Drops Plan for Mandatory Crypto Transfer Reports
TL;DR: South Korean exchange platforms will avoid the automatic submission of reports for cross-border operations exceeding 10 million won. The Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) estimated
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