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South Korean National Assembly passes historic token securities legislation establishing STO regulatory framework
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South Korean Token Securities Bill Passes National Assembly: Historic Legislation Unlocks Digital Asset Future

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – December 2024 marks a important moment in Asian financial regulation as South Korea’s National Assembly passes comprehensive amendments to the Capital Markets Act and Electronic Securities Act, establishing the nation’s first legal framework for token securities and security token offerings (STOs). This novel legislation, which passed during a plenary session after […]

Google Play Store requiring VASP registration for cryptocurrency exchange apps in South Korea
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Google’s Essential VASP Registration Mandate Shakes South Korea’s Crypto Exchange Market

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – January 15, 2025 – Google has implemented a decisive policy shift that fundamentally alters the cryptocurrency space in South Korea. The technology giant now mandates that all cryptocurrency exchange applications provide documented proof of Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration with South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to maintain their presence […]

Google Play Store blocks unregistered cryptocurrency apps in South Korea due to new VASP regulations.
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Critical Google Play Store Crypto Ban: South Korea Blocks Unregistered Apps from Jan. 28

January 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – January 15, 2025 – The Google Play Store will implement a critical regulatory enforcement action against cryptocurrency applications in South Korea, potentially blocking downloads and updates for unregistered exchange and software wallet apps starting January 28. This decisive move mandates that all relevant apps must have submitted a Virtual Asset Service […]

FLOW cryptocurrency under investment warning review by South Korean exchanges Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone.
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FLOW Investment Warning Extended: Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone Demand Critical Clarification

January 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant regulatory development, South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges—Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone—have collectively announced a key extension of the investment warning designation for the FLOW token. This coordinated decision, originating from Seoul on [Current Date], underscores the increasing scrutiny and procedural rigor applied to digital assets within one of the world’s most active crypto […]

Upbit exchange lists USDe stablecoin for trading in South Korean cryptocurrency market
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Upbit USDe Listing: Strategic Expansion Brings New Stablecoin to South Korean Crypto Market

January 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – December 15, 2024 – The South Korean cryptocurrency field experiences a significant development today as Upbit, the nation’s largest digital asset exchange, announces the listing of USDe (USDE). This strategic move introduces a new stablecoin option for traders at precisely 9:00 a.m. UTC. Consequently, the exchange will enable trading pairs against […]

Legal analysis of stablecoin regulation and digital asset legislation in South Korea
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Stablecoin Regulation Faces Critical Legal Uncertainties in South Korea, Warns Top Law Firm

January 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

In Seoul, South Korea, a leading law firm has issued a stark warning about the precarious legal environment for stablecoins, highlighting significant regulatory gaps just months before the country implements key new digital asset laws. Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, one of South Korea’s most prominent legal practices, has meticulously outlined a series of unresolved […]

South Korean government finalizing the won stablecoin bill and Digital Asset Basic Act for cryptocurrency regulation.
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Won Stablecoin Bill Faces Key Final Vote as South Korean Regulators and Lawmakers Clash Over Issuer Control

January 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – January 14, 2025: South Korea’s financial market stands at a central regulatory crossroads. The ruling Democratic Party and the nation’s financial authorities will convene a critical closed-door meeting on January 20 to finalize the landmark Digital Asset Basic Act. This decisive session aims to legislate a sovereign won-pegged stablecoin by March, […]

South Korea's Democratic Party drafts a new digital asset bill to shape cryptocurrency regulation.
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South Korea’s Digital Asset Bill Showdown: Democratic Party’s Bold Move to Shape Crypto Future

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – In a significant development for the global cryptocurrency arena, South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has initiated the drafting of its own comprehensive digital asset legislation. This proactive move aims to address a growing legislative vacuum, as the government’s flagship Digital Asset Basic Act faces substantial delays due to inter-agency disagreements. Consequently, […]

Analysis of reverse Kimchi premium affecting Bitcoin and USDT prices on South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges
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Reverse Kimchi Premium Shocks Crypto Markets as Bitcoin and USDT Trade Below Official Rates

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – In a remarkable market reversal that has captured global attention, cryptocurrency traders are witnessing an unusual phenomenon: a reverse Kimchi premium has emerged for both Bitcoin and Tether (USDT) on major South Korean exchanges. This development marks a significant departure from historical patterns where digital assets typically traded at substantial premiums […]

South Korean crypto ETF investment flows overseas due to domestic regulatory delays in 2025.
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South Korean Crypto ETF Exodus: Investors Defiantly Pour $2.37 Billion Overseas Amid Regulatory Gridlock

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – March 2025 – A staggering $2.37 billion capital flight reveals a critical fissure in South Korea’s financial environment. Consequently, domestic investors are defiantly channeling massive funds into overseas crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This strategic move directly responds to persistent regulatory delays for local spot crypto ETF products. The trend, meticulously tracked […]