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#southkoreadraftlawtargets15to20%shareholdercap SOUTH KOR

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8 November 2026

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regulatory

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Crypto & Web3

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South Korea

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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.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

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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1 source · 8 Nov 2026

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