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FIU Tightens VASP Filing Reviews to Verify Compliance Systems Work in Practice
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has introduced stricter review requirements for registered virtual asset service providers (VASPs) that include verifying the actual operation of compliance systems, personnel, and IT controls, with a deadline for addendum filing by November 20. The new process imposes higher regulatory scrutiny and could drive up costs for smaller VASPs, potentially impacting altcoin liquidity and market dynamics.
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You face tighter regulatory enforcement that checks your compliance systems in practice not just on paper, raising operational costs and market entry barriers. This demands urgent readiness for scrutiny and may force smaller operations to downscale or exit, reshaping your competitive landscape.
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