Korea crypto tax plans are moving back into focus as the government says it intends to begin taxing cryptocurrency gains on Jan. 1, 2027. Under the current framework, annual gains above 2.5 million won, or about $1,740, would be taxed…
Will South korean stablecoins face broader rules in 2027?
South korean stablecoins are at the center of a broader policy push as the Financial Services Commission reportedly prepares a consolidated Digital Asset Basic Act with the ruling Democratic Party. According to Edaily, the government-backed proposal would give lawmakers a…
Will Upbit sanctions advance after South Korea hack probe?
South Korea’s financial regulator has moved the Upbit sanctions case into a formal review following the exchange’s $36 million hack in November 2025. Yonhap News reported that the Financial Supervisory Service sent an inspection opinion letter to Dunamu, the company…
South Korea orders crypto checks every five minutes
South Korea is tightening oversight of domestic cryptocurrency platforms after regulators identified weaknesses in exchanges’ internal control systems. The country’s top financial watchdog has unveiled new requirements that will force exchanges to reconcile customer assets against on-chain holdings every five minutes,…
Can South Korea still cancel the planned 22% crypto tax?
A new political proposal in South Korea has put the spotlight back on how the country will tax digital assets. A bill submitted by the main opposition People Power Party seeks to eliminate the local tax on cryptocurrency gains that…
South korea crypto exchange stake cap could be 20% soon?
South korea crypto exchange stake cap plans are taking shape after South Korea’s government and ruling party reportedly agreed on a proposal to limit major shareholder ownership in domestic crypto exchanges to 20%, while allowing narrow exemptions for certain new operators. The…
What does South Korea plan for social media crypto advice?
South Korea is moving to tighten oversight of online financial influencers who promote cryptocurrencies and other investment products. A new legislative proposal would compel these so-called “finfluencers” to reveal both their own holdings and any compensation they receive when recommending digital…
Will South Korea tighten crypto rules after $40bn Bithumb slip?
South Korea is moving toward stricter oversight of digital assets after a major mishap at local cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb exposed weaknesses in trading systems and regulatory safeguards. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and other authorities are using the incident, which involved an…
South Korea weighs crypto exposure and exchange share limits
South Korea is weighing a series of policy changes that could reshape how corporations and financial institutions interact with digital assets, while also redefining ownership structures in the country’s crypto exchange sector. Regulators are considering allowing listed firms and professional investment…
South Korea banks face 2026 review of $1 billion crypto links
South Korea is reassessing how its crypto trading sector connects to the banking system, in a move that could reshape competition and access in one of the world’s most active digital asset markets. Financial regulators have started to review the…
