South Korea Blocks Access to 27 Unregistered Crypto Exchange Websites
Financial authorities expand enforcement from mobile apps to websites, targeting platforms including KuCoin and MEXC after regulatory reviews
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Jeonbuk Bank Launches South Korea’s First Bitcoin-Backed Corporate Loans
Jeonbuk Bank begins offering won-denominated loans secured by Bitcoin to corporate clients, marking the country’s first such bank product under new enforcement rules
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Samsung Forecasts Record $80 Billion Quarterly Profit on AI Memory Demand
Samsung Electronics projects third-quarter operating profit of $80.2 billion, a more than sevenfold rise from the prior year, as demand for memory chips powering AI infrastructure pushes revenue to 195 trillion won
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Meritz Securities Teams With Ripple on Digital Asset Custody and Tokenization Review in South Korea
South Korean brokerage Meritz Securities has signed a strategic partnership with Ripple to assess institutional custody and tokenization tools for the country’s capital markets as local regulations advance
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Securitize Partners with LG CNS on Tokenized Assets as South Korea Prepares 2027 Framework
Securitize and LG CNS signed an MOU to develop tokenized funds, securities and stablecoin infrastructure for Korean institutions ahead of new rules taking effect in February 2027. Shares of Securitize rose about 8%
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XRP Asia Launches in Seoul as Korean Banks Join Ripple Panel on Payments and Tokenization
New regional body debuts at XRP Seoul 2026 with focus on XRPL growth across Asia-Pacific, as four South Korean financial institutions appear on stage with Ripple executives
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South Korea Prepares Tokenized Stocks, Bonds and Funds for 2027 Launch
Financial regulators unveil rules for on-chain securities trading from February 2027, while lawmakers debate another delay to the planned crypto income tax
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South Korean Crypto Exchanges See Operating Profits Plunge 78% in First Half of 2026
Government data shows sharp drops in trading volume, market capitalization and customer deposits as retail interest shifts toward domestic stocks
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MoonPay Opens Seoul Hub With Major Korean Banks for Won Stablecoin Expansion
Payments firm launches Korean subsidiary on Sept. 29 to support regulated KRW stablecoins, faster remittances and cross-border settlements across Asia-Pacific
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South Korea Reviews Crypto Market Maker Ban After JPYC Spike on Upbit
Regulators signal possible policy shift on liquidity providers after yen stablecoin surged more than fourfold due to thin order books
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