Overseas Financial Account Reports Surpass 94 Trillion Won… Driven by Crypto and Foreign Stocks
This year, the total value of overseas financial account reports surged 46% year-on-year, marking a record high. According to the National Tax Service, reported...
Onchain Symposium 2025 to Bring Global Financial Leaders to Seoul in September
On September 10, the Onchain Symposium 2025 will take place at the Josun Palace Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. Co-hosted by Tokenpost and Coinreaders, the...
“Seoul to Host Asia’s Largest XRP and Web3 Conference on September 21”
“XRP Seoul 2025” will take place on September 21 at the COEX Auditorium in Seoul. The event is positioned as the largest XRP and...
Crypto Exchanges Battle for VIPs Amid Exploding High-Volume Trading
South Korea’s top crypto exchanges are intensifying their race to attract VIP investors—particularly those with monthly trading volumes exceeding 100 billion KRW. Bithumb now...
“No Tax, No Coin” — Korean Municipalities Accelerate Crypto Asset Seizures
South Korean local governments are rapidly stepping up efforts to collect overdue taxes by directly seizing and liquidating delinquent taxpayers’ crypto assets. Cities such...
“Should I Invest in Stablecoins?” Surge in Inquiries from Elderly Korean Investors at PB...
In a surprising turn, South Korea’s private banking (PB) centers are reporting a notable increase in stablecoin-related inquiries from high-net-worth seniors in their 70s...
Korean Regulator Warns ETF Managers: “Don’t Add More Coinbase”
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has verbally advised local asset management firms to refrain from increasing exposure to crypto-related companies—particularly Coinbase and MicroStrategy—in...
Bank of Korea Launches “Digital Asset Unit” to Address KRW Stablecoin Developments
In response to accelerating discussions on digital asset regulation and stablecoin institutionalization, the Bank of Korea (BOK) has established a new Digital Asset Unit...
While Global Banks Offer Crypto Custody and Trading, Korean Banks Still Lag Behind —...
As global banks ramp up their crypto capabilities—offering custody, trading, and execution—Korean banks remain largely restricted from providing even basic crypto custody services.
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Crypto Exchanges Pay Over ₩120 Billion in Deposit Interest in Just One Year
South Korea's major cryptocurrency exchanges have paid more than ₩120 billion in deposit interest over the past year, following the enactment of the Virtual...