South Korea's top five exchanges posted a $367M net stablecoin outflow in June 2026, extending an 18-month streak driven by restricted domestic products.
Coinspeaker•Daniel Francis3 Aug
Rising GPU costs in South Korea could reshape crypto mining viability, influencing global supply chains and tech market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Aug
Bithumb plans to request a preliminary listing review and have its application reviewed by local authorities in 2027.
The Block•Danny Park3 Aug
South Korea’s “leverage washout” has created a fresh entry point into the AI trade, according to Morgan Stanley, which lifted its rating on the country’s equities to overweight. The bank now sees the KOSPI climbing 36% to its 9,000 target. Strategists led by Daniel K Blake described the selloff as mainly technical. The bank previously
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir3 Aug
Prolonged stablecoin outflows from South Korea highlight regulatory challenges, risking financial stability and undermining capital control efforts.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 AugBitcoin's 2026 volatility trails South Korea's AI-driven KOSPI, as Samsung and SK Hynix swings expose leveraged ETF risk.
BeInCrypto•Darryn Pollock3 Aug
The KOSPI's volatility highlights the risks of market concentration and the broader impact of AI sentiment on global financial stability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Aug
This record investment may signal renewed confidence in South Korea's market, potentially stabilizing regional economic dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team2 Aug
Regulatory shifts in South Korea and Russia may reshape global crypto dynamics, influencing market sentiment and mining operations significantly.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez2 AugAviationNews – South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) officially concluded the ten-year development phase of the KF-21 Boramae supersonic...
The significant stablecoin outflows from South Korea highlight potential regulatory challenges and underscore the need for domestic financial innovation.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team2 Aug
South Korea confirmed a 22% crypto tax starting in 2027, just as trading volume across its five main exchanges collapsed nearly 55% during the first half of the year. The timing raises an uncomfortable question about taxing a market that is already shrinking fast. How the 22% Crypto Tax Will Work Other income is a
BeInCrypto•Luis Blanco1 Aug
Trading volume across South Korea’s five major won-based crypto exchanges fell 54.6% year over year in the first half of 2026 as liquidity became increasingly concentrated on market leader Upbit. South Korea crypto volume drops below $367B Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone,…
South Korea will begin taxing cryptocurrency gains at a combined rate of 22% from Jan. 1, 2027, ending expectations that the long-delayed measure could be postponed for a fourth time. South Korea confirms crypto tax launch Deputy Prime Minister and…
The surge highlights the interconnectedness of global markets, with AI spending driving volatility and concentration risks in major indices.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Jul
This rare collaboration may signal a shift towards more coordinated economic strategies in Asia, impacting global financial stability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 JulKSNet has partnered with the Solana Foundation to test blockchain payments and AI-driven transaction systems for South Korea’s financial market. KSNet announced on July 30 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Solana Foundation to jointly…
The rally in South Korea's chip sector signals a robust AI infrastructure expansion, impacting global tech markets and crypto industries.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 JulDid stablecoins become Korea’s emergency liquidity rail?
AMBCrypto•Gladys Makena31 Jul
South Korea has approved plans to establish a new 20 trillion won investment account within its sovereign wealth fund to finance artificial intelligence, data centers and other strategic industries while allowing domestic investments for the first time. According to a…