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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

South Korea to lift ban on corporate crypto investment: Report

12.1.2026
South Korea’s FSC reportedly shared guidelines allowing listed companies to invest up to 5% of equity in the top 20 cryptocurrencies, ending a 2017 ban

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

Highlights from Korea Blockchain Week 2025: The Role of Culture and Community in Crypto’s Global Story

7.1.2026
This content is provided by a sponsor. From K-pop stages to hacker houses, KBW2025 showed that blockchain is more than finance – it’s a global cultural movement shaped by music, innovation, and community. Where Innovation Meets Identity in Seoul Seoul became a living showcase of culture...

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

Insights from Korea Blockchain Week 2025: Why Asia is Shaping the Future of Bitcoin and Web3

6.1.2026
This content is provided by a sponsor. As regulators, institutions, and innovators converge in Seoul, KBW2025 reveals how Asia has become the engine driving crypto’s next global chapter. Seoul at the Center of a Shifting Crypto Landscape Korea Blockchain Week 2025 (KBW2025) highlighted a truth...