South Korea’s Crypto Market Loses Half Its Value as Stock Boom Pulls Investors Away
Cointelegraph
South Korean crypto holdings dropped by over 50% in one year as investors pivoted toward the stock market amid regulatory and tax changes.Summary
Cryptocurrency holdings in South Korea plummeted from 121.8 trillion won to 60.6 trillion won between January 2025 and February 2026. This significant contraction in both holdings and trading volume is driven by a shift in investor interest toward the stock market and falling asset prices. Furthermore, the industry faces regulatory headwinds, including stricter anti-money laundering (AML) rules and an upcoming 22% tax on crypto gains scheduled for 2027.
(Source：Cointelegraph)