South Korea
South Korea to Unveil Tokenized Securities Rules in July
South Korea's FSC will release detailed tokenized securities regulations in July, paving the way for a regulated blockchain-based capital market by 2027.
OKX Eyes Coinone Stake as South Korea’s Crypto Market Heats Up
OKX may acquire a 20% stake in Coinone, entering South Korea’s high-stakes crypto market amid growing competition from global and local players.
South Korea Crypto Market Drops 50% as Stocks Surge
South Korea's crypto holdings plunged 50% in a year, with trading volumes collapsing as investors pivot to stocks and regulators tighten oversight.
Samsung SDS to Build Tokenized Securities Platform for KSD
Samsung SDS secures contract to develop a blockchain platform for Korea Securities Depository, aligning with South Korea's upcoming tokenized securities regulations in 2027.
South Korea's Crypto Exchanges Resist Tightened AML Rules
South Korea's crypto industry warns proposed AML rules could overwhelm exchanges, increasing reports by 85x and complicating compliance.
Kbank Tests Ripple Wallet for South Korea Remittances
Kbank partners with Ripple to trial blockchain-based remittances amid South Korea's evolving stablecoin regulatory framework.
Google DeepMind Partners with South Korea for AI Campus
DeepMind teams up with Korea's MSIT to launch an AI Campus focused on scientific breakthroughs, AI safety, and talent development.
South Korea Deploys AI to Track Crypto Taxes Ahead of 2027 Rollout
South Korea's tax agency launches AI-backed crypto monitoring system to enforce upcoming 22% tax on gains, set to take effect in 2027.
Naver-Dunamu $10B Deal Sets 5-Year IPO Timeline for Upbit Parent
Naver and Dunamu's corrected filing reveals IPO committee formation within one year, targeting fintech listing within five years as Upbit parent joins Naver Financial.
South Korea Tests Tokenized Deposits for Government Spending in Q4 2026 Pilot
South Korea's finance ministry will pilot blockchain-based tokenized deposits for government operational expenses in Sejong City, targeting 25% treasury digitization by 2030.