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South Korea advances crypto access for 3,500 companies

22 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

22 August 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

South Korea

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea has initiated a comprehensive digital finance program including real-name crypto accounts for about 3,500 companies, legal recognition of tokenized securities set to take effect in 2027, and deposit-token trials with major banks, marking a significant regulatory and infrastructure evolution in the crypto market.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

South Korea's phased embrace of corporate crypto trading and tokenized securities opens immediate opportunities for fintech firms to build compliant custody and trading solutions. You need to align closely with new rules and court corporate clients now facing fresh, regulated market access.

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