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SOUTH KOREA'S CRYPTO DOOR IS GETTING WIDER — BUT THE BIG RULES AREN'T FINAL YET
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea plans to advance a Digital Asset Framework Act in late 2026, focusing on stablecoins, spot crypto ETFs, exchange regulations, and boosting institutional participation, while key rules like exchange ownership caps remain under negotiation.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
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South Korea’s evolving crypto rules open new doors for fintech founders to engage institutional clients and expand KRW liquidity. You need to prepare for shifting compliance and partnership models as regulation finalises.
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