South Korea

South Korea Warns Offshore Platforms Over Stock-Linked Perpetuals

South Korea's FSC plans closer monitoring of stock-linked perpetuals, citing enforcement risks, high leverage and limited investor...

South Korea Drafts Tokenized Securities Rules

South Korea drafts tokenized securities rules, covering stocks, bonds and funds ahead of the framework taking effect in February 2027.

Korea Warns AI Chip Leverage May Lift Volatility

South Korea warns that AI chip leverage could increase market volatility as technology tensions and supply risks reshape the global market.

South Korea Plans Wallet Tracing Tools for 2027 Crypto Tax

South Korea plans to use commercial blockchain-tracing software to monitor private-wallet transactions as it prepares to tax crypto income...

Upbit Listings Send Four Tokens Higher as ETHGas Gains 11%

ETHGas led the initial gains as trading volume also increased across the four tokens before their scheduled Upbit launch.

South Korea Bill Would Expand FIU Crypto Powers

South Korean lawmakers have proposed expanding FIU powers to investigate unregistered crypto firms, analyze suspected violations and seek...

South Korea Keeps 22% Crypto Tax on Track for January 2027

South Korea is keeping its planned 22% crypto tax on track for January 2027, despite opposition efforts to delay or scrap the levy.

Polymarket Blocked in South Korea Over Gambling

South Korea has ordered Polymarket access blocked, citing illegal gambling concerns and violations of laws governing betting and similar...

South Korea Removes Travel Rule Threshold

South Korea has removed the travel rule threshold for crypto transfers, expanding reporting requirements and tightening oversight of...

South Korean Stablecoin Outflows Hit $367M in June

South Korean stablecoin outflows reached $367 million, reflecting significant capital movement amid changing market and regulatory...

South Korea Report Urges Stablecoin Rules

A South Korean report urges stablecoin regulations, calling for a clearer legal framework to support digital asset growth and oversight.

South Korea Weighs Stablecoin Bill, Tax Repeal

South Korea is weighing a stablecoin bill and a crypto tax repeal, signaling potential changes to its digital asset regulatory framework.

South Korea Probes 40 Crypto Manipulation Cases

South Korea is investigating 40 suspected crypto market manipulation cases as regulators step up oversight of digital asset trading.

South Korea Eyes September CBDC Pilot Phase Two

South Korea plans to launch the second phase of its CBDC pilot in September, expanding tests of the central bank's digital currency.

South Korea Plans Crypto Rules in State Asset Overhaul

South Korea plans new crypto regulations as part of a broader digital asset overhaul, aiming to strengthen oversight and market rules.

South Korea Sets 2027 Tokenized Bond and CBDC Pilot

South Korea plans a 2027 pilot combining tokenized bonds with a CBDC, expanding tests of blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

South Korea Weighs Action Against Polymarket

South Korea is considering action against Polymarket, adding to regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets and crypto-related platforms.

South Korea Adds Token Securities to Overhaul

South Korea expanded its capital markets overhaul by including tokenized securities, aiming to modernize investment infrastructure and...

Korea Clearing Body Files Won Stablecoin Plans

Korea’s clearing body files plans for a won-backed stablecoin, signaling progress in regulated digital payments and tokenized finance.

South Korea’s FSS Warns of Rising Memecoin Rug Pulls on DEXs

South Korea’s FSS warned investors about rising memecoin rug pulls on DEXs after prosecutors brought the country’s first DEX rug-pull case...