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#southkoreadraftlawtargets15to20%shareholdercap SOUTH KOR
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Fusion42 · 8 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea is considering a draft law to cap individual shareholder ownership in crypto exchanges at 15%–20%, potentially reshaping ownership structures at major firms like Upbit and Bithumb.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3.
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South Korea's new ownership cap shifts control away from major shareholders in crypto exchanges, forcing founders to rethink governance and possibly attract new investment sources to navigate tighter rules.
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