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- South Korea’s Crypto Tax Framework Draws Criticism Over Loss Rules
South Korea’s planned 2027 crypto tax regime is facing criticism from industry participants over the absence of loss carryforwards and concerns about policy fairness toward digital asset investors.
· Regulation
- Korea Eyes Won Stablecoin as Dollar Tokens Dominate Domestic Crypto Settlement
South Korean policymakers and financial institutions debate launching a won-based stablecoin, emphasizing distribution and real-world usage to counter the dominance of dollar-backed tokens like USDT and USDC.
· Regulation
- Naver Shares Gain Focus as Nvidia AI Data Center Push Drives Re-Rating Outlook
Naver’s valuation outlook improves as DS Investment raises its price target following a major AI data center partnership with Nvidia and clearer revenue visibility.
· Business
- South Korea Ballot Shortage Sparks Debate on Blockchain Voting and Election Trust
South Korea’s ballot shortage during local elections has triggered investigations and renewed debate over adopting blockchain-based systems to strengthen election transparency and public trust.
· Regulation
- South Korean Crypto Traders Track WLFI Breakout Levels as Won Weakness Adds Pressure
South Korean crypto communities highlight WLFI key price zones, won weakness, and Polymarket legal risks as core factors shaping current trading sentiment.
· Insights & Views
- South Korea Elections Put Crypto Policy to Test as Stablecoin, ETF Plans Advance
South Korea’s June 3 elections test President Lee Jae-myung’s crypto-friendly agenda, including stablecoins and ETFs, amid public distrust and regulatory concerns.
· Insights & Views
- Space ID Surges on Upbit as Volume Spikes and Greed Index Peaks
Space ID (ID) jumped on Upbit with a sharp increase in trading volume and a top ‘extreme greed’ sentiment score, highlighting strong retail-driven momentum in South Korea.
· Investing
- Korea’s Institutions Battle for Control of Crypto Infrastructure Ahead of Regulation
South Korean banks, brokerages, and fintech firms are competing across stablecoins, STOs, custody, and exchange ownership to secure control of digital asset infrastructure before regulation is finalized.
· Business
- South Korean Banks Buy Crypto Exchange Stakes as Bitcoin Slides and Volumes Drop
South Korean financial giants including Hana Bank and Samsung affiliates are acquiring crypto exchange stakes despite Bitcoin declines and falling retail trading volumes, signaling a shift toward institutional infrast…
· Business
- Tokenization Emerges as Structural Fix as Private Market Liquidity Stalls
Global and South Korean venture capital markets face liquidity constraints, driving tokenization to gain traction as a structural solution for stalled capital recycling.
· Insights & Views
- Korea Stablecoin Debate Shifts to Settlement Infrastructure, Not Issuance
Wavebridge CEO Oh Jong-wook says Korea’s stablecoin adoption hinges on building compliant settlement infrastructure rather than token issuance, highlighting regulatory changes and institutional demand.
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- South Korea Flags Crypto MLM Schemes Using ‘Overseas’ Loophole Narrative
South Korean regulators warn that crypto-linked MLM schemes using overseas platforms and USDT still face legal risks under multiple domestic laws.
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- South Korea Flags Crypto Referral Schemes Mimicking Exchange Marketing
South Korean regulators warn that overseas exchange referral programs are being repackaged as multi-level solicitation schemes targeting retail investors through chatrooms and social media.
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- South Korea ‘DAO’ Schemes Raise Pyramid Concerns Over Referral-Based Rewards
TokenPost reports that some DAO-marketed crypto programs in South Korea resemble multi-level sales structures driven by recruitment and opaque revenue claims rather than transparent governance.
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- South Korea ‘Node’ Sales Draw Scrutiny as MLM-Style Crypto Schemes Emerge
Retail investors in South Korea are being targeted by ‘node’ investment schemes that resemble multi-level marketing structures, with TokenPost warning many lack real blockchain infrastructure backing.
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- South Korea Flags Rise of AI-Branded Crypto Signal Schemes Targeting Retail Investors
TokenPost reports AI-branded crypto trading services in South Korea are being used to funnel retail investors into referral-driven schemes, raising regulatory and investor protection concerns.
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- AI Crypto Schemes Target Korean Retail Investors With Pyramid-Style Models
TokenPost reports a surge in AI-branded crypto schemes in South Korea using DAO and node narratives while operating on recruitment-driven, pyramid-style structures targeting retail investors.
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- South Korea Weighs Won Stablecoin Tradeoffs as Dollar Tokens Gain Ground
South Korea faces a policy dilemma balancing monetary sovereignty, adoption, and redemption stability as dollar stablecoins gain influence in digital payments.
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- US Senate Advances CLARITY Act as Korea Crypto Market Faces Transparency Gaps
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act to define crypto oversight, as South Korea faces growing transparency and market structure concerns amid rising retail participation.
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- South Korea Eyes Bank-Led Won Stablecoin Model as Policy Debate Accelerates
South Korean policymakers, banks, and industry leaders discussed launching a bank-led won stablecoin with strict reserves to modernize payments and expand public-sector use cases.
· Regulation
- KOSPI Rally May Signal Return of Korean Retail Liquidity to Altcoins
Exilist says South Korea’s equity rally is temporarily diverting liquidity but could signal returning retail risk appetite that may later fuel an altcoin cycle.
· Insights & Views
- South Korean Institutions Shift Toward Web3 Implementation at Seoul Finance Forum
South Korea’s financial institutions and Web3 firms convened at a Seoul forum to advance practical adoption of stablecoins, custody, and onchain infrastructure within regulated finance.
· Business
- South Korean Lawmakers, Industry Push Stablecoin Framework Amid Global Race
South Korean lawmakers, global stablecoin issuers like Tether and Ripple, and industry leaders met at the National Assembly to accelerate efforts toward a domestic stablecoin framework amid intensifying global regulat…
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- CBDC and Stablecoin Debate in Korea Raises Concerns Over Digital Ownership Rights
Debate in South Korea highlights concerns that CBDCs and stablecoins could erode individual ownership rights if governance and design prioritize control over user autonomy.
· Insights & Views
- South Korea Risks Missing Blockchain Innovation as Crypto Speculation Dominates
A crypto commentary warns South Korea’s market focus on short-term trading over blockchain utility could hinder long-term innovation and ecosystem growth.
· Insights & Views
- Polymarket Sees $33 Million Volume on South Korea Election Bets
Polymarket’s contracts tied to South Korea’s elections and presidency have drawn over $33 million in volume, highlighting growing global trading of political risk on crypto platforms.
· Insights & Views
- Korean Banks Show Caution as Tokenization Push Highlights Infrastructure Divide
A Seoul blockchain event highlighted growing tension between tokenization advocates and cautious Korean banks over real-time settlement and financial infrastructure shifts.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs See Outflows as South Korea Advances Crypto Tax Framework
U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs posted net outflows as South Korea’s tax authority moved toward implementing a 2027 crypto tax regime amid ongoing security and enforcement developments.
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- Tether Freezes $344 Million USDT as U.S. Expands Sanctions Into Stablecoins
Tether froze $344 million in USDT with OFAC cooperation, highlighting how U.S. sanctions are extending into stablecoins and raising concerns over digital currency sovereignty in South Korea.
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- South Korea Digital Currency Push Faces Legal Uncertainty Over Definition of Money
South Korea’s CBDC, deposit tokens, and stablecoin efforts face stalled adoption as regulators struggle to define the legal status of digital money.
· Regulation
- South Korea’s Legacy Payment Rails Face Pressure as Stablecoins Gain Ground
South Korea’s legacy card-based payment infrastructure faces growing pressure as stablecoin settlement gains traction, raising concerns among regulators and industry players about global competitiveness.
· Insights & Views
- Hana Financial Leads Korea Stablecoin Race With Multi-Bank Consortium
Hana Financial Group has secured multiple bank partners to form a stablecoin consortium, gaining an early lead in South Korea where regulatory limits may restrict viable issuers to a few groups.
· Business
- Early Bitcoin Boom Spurs Launch of Korea’s Xcoin Exchange
Entrepreneur Kim Dae-sik launched Xcoin in 2014 after acquiring BTC Korea, reflecting South Korea’s early push to build a competitive local crypto exchange ecosystem amid Bitcoin’s global rise.
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- TokenPost Launches ‘Token Korea Watch’ to Track 450 Projects Amid Rising DeFi Risks
TokenPost has launched ‘Token Korea Watch’ to monitor over 450 South Korean crypto projects following major DeFi hacks and market manipulation concerns, aiming to improve transparency and investor protection.
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- Bithumb Origins Traced to Gaming Marketplace Roots in Korea Crypto History
TokenPost reports Bithumb’s early development was shaped by Lee Jung-hoon’s experience in gaming item markets, highlighting how Korea’s digital commerce culture influenced the exchange’s foundation.
· Business
- Korean Crypto Whales Favor Bitcoin, Ethereum as Altcoins Flash Oversold Signals
South Korean high-net-worth investors are concentrating holdings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP while smaller altcoins show extreme oversold conditions, signaling a defensive market shift.
· Investing
- Korea’s Won Stablecoin Race Shifts to Infrastructure and Institutional Control
Analytics firms say Korea’s emerging won stablecoin market is being shaped by infrastructure control, institutional flows, and payment integration led by players like Toss.
· Insights & Views
- South Korea Weighs KRW Stablecoin Risks to FX Controls and Monetary Policy
South Korean regulators are evaluating whether a won-based stablecoin could undermine FX controls and monetary policy, while exploring design and governance measures to mitigate risks.
· Regulation
- Schwab Crypto Push, Stablecoin Plans Highlight Institutional Shift Amid Rising Risks
Charles Schwab’s planned crypto trading launch and South Korea’s stablecoin push highlight growing institutional adoption as security risks and regulatory challenges remain in focus.
· Business
- Ontology Gas Hits Extreme Greed on Upbit Despite Price Pullback
Ontology Gas (ONG) topped Upbit’s extreme greed index in South Korea even as its price declined, signaling crowded positioning and heightened short-term volatility.
· Investing