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South Korea probes offshore stablecoin gift card schemes, vows crackdown
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Fusion42 · 13 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korean financial authorities are investigating offshore stablecoin schemes that allow domestic users to purchase local gift cards using unverified virtual assets, raising money laundering concerns. They plan strict regulatory responses including possible new rules on stablecoin issuance and offshore distribution.
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You face tighter rules as South Korea targets offshore stablecoins used to bypass local money laundering checks. Acting now to ensure compliance or avoid markets exposed to enforcement will protect your business from sudden shutdowns.
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1 source · 13 Sep 2026
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