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South Korea Supreme Court Ruling Treats Exchange-Held Bitcoin as Seizable Property
10.1.2026
South Korea’s top court has drawn a hard legal line on digital assets, ruling that bitcoin held on exchanges can be seized during criminal probes, cementing virtual assets as enforceable property under criminal procedure. Supreme Court Confirms Exchange-Held Bitcoin Can Be Seized A landmark...
South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push
9.1.2026
A new Digital Asset Act will regulate stablecoins, requiring 100% reserve backing and user redemption rights
South Korea’s top court says exchange‑held Bitcoin can be seized
9.1.2026
The ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices
Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins
8.1.2026
South Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens
South Korea mulls freezing unrealized crypto gains to curb manipulation
6.1.2026
The proposal highlights South Korea’s push to align crypto oversight with securities markets, raising stakes for exchanges and traders alike
$110 billion in crypto left South Korea in 2025 owing to strict trading rules
2.1.2026
While South Korean financial officials acknowledged the need for new rules, disagreements over stablecoins delayed a broader crypto framework
Bitcoin ETF momentum builds in South Korea as regulation lags behind
2.1.2026
With trading-hour extensions and digital finance upgrades underway, Korea Exchange is positioning for crypto ETFs while approvals remain stalled
Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches
31.12.2025
The South Korean regulator slapped Korbit with a compliance penalty as the crypto exchange conducts talks to be bought by Mirae Asset
Coinbase Partners With BC Card to Pilot a USDC-Based Payment Solution in Korea
31.12.2025
The pilot will evaluate a solution linking a domestic QR payment platform to USDC on the Coinbase-incubated Base platform. BC Card stated that a medium to long-term partnership would follow this demonstration to build a compliant Korean won settlement process for merchants. Coinbase Partners With...
South Korea delays crypto bill over stablecoin concerns: Report
30.12.2025
The introduction of a stablecoin bill pioneered by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will reportedly be delayed into 2026 after concerns about issuers
South Korea’s long-awaited crypto law stalls over who can issue stablecoins
30.12.2025
The Digital Asset Basic Act is stalled as regulators clash over who should be allowed to issue won-pegged stablecoins, extending uncertainty in one of Asia’s most active crypto markets
South Korean lawmaker faces scrutiny over family ties to crypto exchange: Report
29.12.2025
A key lawmaker overseeing financial institutions reportedly tried to secure a job for one of his sons at a crypto exchange while raising concerns about a competitor
South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report
29.12.2025
The financial group is in talks to acquire a 92% stake in Korbit for a as much as 140 billion won ($97 million)
BC Card Completes Pilot for Foreign Stablecoin Payments in South Korea
25.12.2025
BC Card finishes a two‑month trial allowing foreign‑held stablecoins to be used for QR‑code payments at Korean merchants. BC Card announced on Tuesday the completion of a pilot that tested the use of foreign stablecoins, held in overseas digital wallets, as digital prepaid cards for payments...
South Korean card giant completes stablecoin payments pilot for foreigners
23.12.2025
South Korean payments giant BC Card has completed a pilot allowing foreign users to pay local merchants via stablecoins
VivoPower eyes $300M Ripple share deal, bagging nearly $1B in XRP exposure
18.12.2025
The joint venture aims to source $300 million in Ripple Labs equity for institutional and qualified retail investors in South Korea
XRP Pushes Deeper Into Institutional Finance as Vivopower Builds $900M Ripple-Linked Exposure Structure
17.12.2025
XRP is gaining institutional traction as Vivopower advances a Ripple-linked equity structure converting share ownership into indirect token exposure, signaling rising demand for compliant, large-scale access without requiring direct XRP custody. Vivopower Advances Ripple-Linked XRP Strategy...
Vivopower Positions for XRP-Linked Upside With $300M Ripple Equity Structure
15.12.2025
Vivopower struck a joint venture to gain indirect exposure to Ripple and XRP by sourcing up to $300 million in Ripple Labs shares, tapping strong South Korean investor demand while avoiding balance-sheet risk. Vivopower Targets Ripple Labs Equity to Capture XRP-Linked Upside A joint venture...
Most Influential: Sirgoo Lee
11.12.2025
Lee shaped the exchange that defines Korea’s crypto market, but even after his exit this year, the country’s hyperactive retail engine will keep moving
A16z Crypto Expands Into Asia With Seoul Office Launch
11.12.2025
Andreessen Horowitz launches strategic expansion into Asian crypto market, appointing SungMo Park as Head of APAC go-to-market in South Korea. Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) crypto announced its expansion into Asia, opening its first office in Seoul, South Korea. The move comes in response to...