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South Korea Seeks to Let Crypto Trading, Brokerage Firms Qualify for Corporate R&D Labs

Published

15 November 2026

Topic

operational-macro

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Fintech

◆ Geography

South Korea

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Fusion42 · 15 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT is proposing to allow crypto trading and brokerage firms to qualify as corporate-affiliated research institutes, enabling these companies to access R&D tax credits and enhanced eligibility for national R&D projects.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

South Korea just opened a new funding route for crypto firms that includes R&D tax credits and national project points. If you run a crypto exchange or brokerage there, this gives you a better chance to fund innovation and grow.

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1 source · 15 Nov 2026

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