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South Korean watchdog expands AI systems to track crypto manipulation
2.2.2026
The Financial Supervisory Service said automated models now scan crypto trading activity across timeframes, reducing reliance on manual investigations
South Korea tightens crypto licensing rules for exchanges and shareholders
29.1.2026
Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access
South Korea regulator backs ownership caps for crypto exchanges
28.1.2026
The Financial Services Commission chief says ownership limits are still under negotiation as lawmakers debate the Digital Asset Basic Act ahead of a mid-February deadline
South Dakota lawmaker takes another run at Bitcoin reserve bill
27.1.2026
The state representative introduced similar legislation shortly after taking office in 2025, but the bill was deferred and not signed into law
Privacy-focused Miden, Korea Digital Asset agree to build crypto infrastructure for institutional adoption
27.1.2026
The partnership focuses on privacy, compliance and standards for regulated digital-asset adoption in South Korea
Tariff King Strikes Again: Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korean Imports to 25%
27.1.2026
President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on South Korean imports arriving in the U.S., including cars, lumber, and pharmaceutical products. Trump stated that the South Korean legislature has failed to act swiftly and confirm the bilateral trade agreement reached in November. Trump...
South Korea’s central bank flags FX risks as lawmakers debate stablecoin issuance
27.1.2026
South Korea’s stablecoin debate remains stalled as the central bank raises concerns over capital flows, issuer oversight and US dollar-linked risks
South Korea’s Coinone weighs stake sale amid Coinbase speculation
26.1.2026
South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry
South Korea probes loss of seized bitcoin in phishing attack
23.1.2026
Internal audit showed the coins were likely lost via a phishing attack during official storage, according to local media reports
South Korea loses millions of seized Bitcoin to phishing scam: Report
23.1.2026
Prosecutors in South Korea have reportedly lost $47 million worth of seized Bitcoin through a phishing attack and are investigating and tracking the theft
South Korea’s Benchmark Index Hits Historic Milestone Despite Global Market Turmoil
22.1.2026
South Korea’s Kospi index crossed the 5,000 mark for the first time on Jan. 22, defying global market turbulence caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland takeover ambitions. Blue-Chip Surge South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index crossed the 5,000 mark for the first time on Jan. 22, a historic...
Seoul Stands Apart: Bitcoin Priced in Won Commands a Premium Despite Global Weakness
21.1.2026
With bitcoin dipping below the $90,000 band this week, South Korea’s premium is creeping back into view, as prices indicate that the top crypto asset has stayed north of that threshold on local exchanges such as Bithumb and Upbit. Bitcoin’s Korea Gap Widens as Local Demand Outpaces Global Markets...
South Korea weighs ending one bank rule for crypto exchanges: Report
20.1.2026
South Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act
South Korea busts $100M underground remittance ring using WeChat, crypto: Report
19.1.2026
South Korea’s customs agency charged three suspects over a more than $100 million crypto-linked remittance scheme using WeChat Pay and Alipay, per Yonhap
Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto
19.1.2026
South Korean customs officials said they arrested three China nationals and have referred them for prosecution. They allegedly used an unauthorized crypto exchange to launder assets
Upbit Towers Over Rivals as South Korea’s Primary Crypto Liquidity Hub, Research Finds
18.1.2026
Liquidity on South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchanges looks deceptively simple on the surface, but Kaiko Research finds that beneath the headline volumes lies a far more nuanced—and occasionally unforgiving—market structure. South Korea’s Crypto Liquidity Is Complicated—Kaiko Research Explains Why...
Korea University Blockchain Institute Partners With Injective as Validator in Global Ecosystem
16.1.2026
Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute has partnered with Injective, joining its global ecosystem as a validator to strengthen ties between academia and the blockchain industry. Validator Participation and Network Security Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute has partnered...
Crypto exchanges face ban in South Korea as Google Play updates rules
16.1.2026
Google will require proof of FIU registration acceptance for crypto apps, raising compliance hurdles for offshore exchanges serving South Korean users
Korean Volume Surges, Charts Sizzle: XRP Prepares for Its Next Power Move
14.1.2026
Over the last hour, the price of XRP clocked in at $2.14 to $2.17 on Jan. 14, 2026, flashing signs of resilience in a market still grappling with volatility. With a market capitalization of $130 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $5.16 billion, XRP stayed lively within a tight intraday price...
South Korea proposes 5% limit for listed firms’ crypto exposure
12.1.2026
The proposed guidelines would allow eligible firms to invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value