Korean Crypto Tax Faces Possible Fourth Delay
South Korean lawmakers are weighing a fourth delay to the crypto tax, potentially pushing its start to 2029 as a gap in U.S. reporting complicates enforcement. #Update #CryptoTax #SouthKorea
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Chainlink enters Korea through LG CNS partnership
@chainlink partners with @LGCNS to add oracle and cross-chain services to its digital asset platform for South Korean financial institutions. No commercial launch date was disclosed. #Update #Crypto $LINK
South Korea Crypto Tax: 2029 Delay Sought
South Korean officials are set to meet crypto exchanges on October 20 over tax reporting readiness. A proposed delay needs legislative approval; the planned start remains unchanged. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Court Acquits ‘Jonber Kim’ in Crypto Scam
Seoul Southern District Court acquitted influencer Jonber Kim in a $253 million crypto fraud case, finding prosecutors had not proved his alleged deception caused investor losses. #Update #Legal
XRP Surpasses Bitcoin on South Korean Exchange
XRP leads Upbit with $108.3M traded on Oct. 16 amid South Korea’s FIU blocking 27 offshore exchanges, pushing traders to Upbit. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Ethereum Expands as Meritz Eyes Deals
Canton Foundation partners with Meritz Securities to explore tokenization in Korea, focusing on debt and cross-border liquidity. #Update #Finance
Ripple Expands in Korea with Bonds
Ripple partners with Meritz Securities, expanding its Korean institutional network into the securities industry with focus on custody and tokenization. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Crypto Bans 27 Unregistered Exchanges in South Korea
South Korean authorities will block access to 27 unregistered crypto platforms, including @KuCoin and @MEXC, enforcing penalties of up to five years in prison or fines. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Bitcoin Lending Launches at Jeonbuk Bank
Jeonbuk Bank has issued South Korea’s first traditional bank loan secured by bitcoin, using third-party custodians for collateral. This move aligns with new court rules effective October 1. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP Surges as Ripple Gains Korean Brokerage
Meritz Securities partners with @Ripple to explore custody and tokenization services in Korea. $XRP trading volume on Upbit surpasses $BTC, reaching $111.4M on Oct. 7. #Update #Crypto $XRP
AI Tokens Propel South Korea to Crypto Lead
South Korea led East Asia’s crypto market from July 2025 to June 2026, totaling $449.1 billion, driven by AI token trading; Japan and Hong Kong followed at $228.3 billion and $192.2 billion, respectively. #Update #Crypto $WLD
Ripple Partners with Four Korean Banks
Kbank, Kyobo Securities, Woori Bank, and Jeonbuk Bank joined @Ripple at XRP Seoul 2026. The event saw over 5,000 attendees as $XRP traded near $1.49. Crypto $XRP
Tokenized Stocks Unlock $5T Market in 2027
South Korea’s FSC plans to allow tokenized stocks, bonds, and funds from Feb. 4, 2027, aiming to integrate blockchain into its capital markets. #Update #Blockchain
Blockchain Integrates K-Pop IP with Dayonedream
Soneium partners with Dayonedream to tokenize K-pop IP, aiming to bring entertainment revenue onchain via WAVIST platform. Announcement at Korea Blockchain Week 2026. #Update #Blockchain