South Korea’s top securities bourse, the Korea Exchange (KRX), has declared it is technically and operationally ready to list Bitcoin ETFs and other virtual asset ETFs, as well as move toward 24/7 trading starting in 2026. Chairman Jeong Eun-bo announced plans to introduce new crypto investment products and derivatives as part of a broader strategy to tackle the long‑standing “Korea Discount” and modernize the country’s capital markets.

South Korean retail investors have poured $6 billion into Ethereum treasury companies like BitMine and SharpLink, mirroring MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy. But critics warn this ETH accumulation boom is driven by influencer marketing rather than fundamentals. With Ethereum underperforming Bitcoin since 2022 and Korean capital heavily concentrated, the risks are mounting. Discover why Samson Mow says "this won't end well" and what the Kimchi Premium reveals about global cryp

South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) has officially launched a crypto policy task force, signaling a more proactive stance toward shaping the country’s digital asset industry. The task force is tasked with drafting policies aimed at fostering innovation and promoting growth in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and fintech sectors.

South Korea’s two largest political parties have both introduced competing bills aimed at regulating stablecoins, reflecting the country’s push to become a leader in digital asset regulation.

XRP's ascent in South Korea, surpassing Bitcoin on Upbit, reflects growing investor favor, boosted by legal wins and utility.