South Korea’s Financial Services Commission launches investigation into domestic cryptocurrency exchange fee structures following presidential camp...

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Jun, 19, 2025

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Bank of Korea warns that local stablecoins will increase dollar dependence

Bank of Korea’s Governor Rhee Chang-yong expressed concerns that won-based stablecoins could spur more demand for U.S. dollar stablecoins.

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Jun, 19, 2025

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South Korea plans to legalize stablecoins issuance

South Korea's ruling party introduces the Digital Asset Basic Act to legalize stablecoin issuance by local firms under strict conditions.

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Jun, 10, 2025

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South Korea opens up to crypto with first institutional crypto sale

World Vision sold 0.55 ETH on Upbit, marking South Korea’s first institutional crypto sale since easing its ban.

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Jun, 02, 2025

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South Korea to Enforce Strict KYC Rules for Crypto Sales in June

The Financial Services Commission of South Korea will make it compulsory for non-profit organizations and crypto exchanges to comply with a firm cu...

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May, 21, 2025

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