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South Korea crypto news from Criptano: 4 original briefs, each synthesised from across 50+ outlets, cross-checked for agreement on the key figures, enriched with live market data and Bitcoin-timestamped for provenance. The latest South Korea developments are below — updated hourly, with the data context no single outlet carries.

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RegulationOctober 14, 2026·1 min read 2 sources
Ripple Expands Digital Asset Services to South Korea via Meritz Securities Partnership

Ripple partners with Meritz Securities to explore digital asset custody and tokenization in South Korea's evolving regulatory landscape.

RegulationOctober 14, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.1% since 2 sources
South Korea Expands Crypto Crackdown to Block 27 Unregistered Platforms

South Korea's FIU has won approval to block access to 27 unregistered crypto websites, including KuCoin and MEXC.

KCS-9.1%
RegulationOctober 14, 2026·1 min readvia Crypto.news
South Korea to Unveil New Crypto Tax and Security Guidelines in November

South Korea plans to release comprehensive crypto tax guidelines in November, with a 22% tax set to begin in 2027.

TechnologyOctober 13, 2026·1 min read▲ 0.4% since 2 sources
Whisper Unveils Veria Blockchain at Korea Blockchain Week, Aims for 2027 Mainnet Launch

The patented Equilibrium architecture is set to power a new public blockchain ecosystem with a 2027 target for mainnet deployment.

AVAX-6.5%

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