Sep 1, 2026
Kimchi premium back after 100 days. SNX triple-delisted. EURC dual-lists KRW. Heaviest exchange review week of 2026.
Aug 25, 2026
BTC +22% on the week, crosses $80K. FSC accelerates Digital Asset Framework Act toward year-end. Three Upbit caution actions in one week.
Aug 18, 2026
$507B left Korean exchanges in five years. CLARITY Act 2026 effectively dead. Polymarket blocked. Travel rule now covers all transfers.
Aug 11, 2026
DappOS dual-lists KRW. Six tokens land BTC/USDT-only. DABA targets September. CLARITY Act vote September 15.
Aug 5, 2026
CGT confirmed January 2027. Bithumb announces IPO. RLUSD and USDG now in KRW pairs on Upbit.
Jul 28, 2026
33.9% drawdown. Mirae Asset, Korea Investment Securities, Kakao, Toss, and Hana all in. RLUSD now on Upbit.
Jul 21, 2026
Japan positions on trust. Korea positions on speed. Both just made major moves in the same week.
Jul 14, 2026
DABA, CBDC, NTS enforcement, and won-pegged stablecoin all targeting the same six-month window. The premium didn't hold after July 13.
Jul 1, 2026
FSC recommends DeFi access restrictions. Information Network Act revised July 1. DABA ownership cap two days after the August 18 shareholder vote.
Jun 23, 2026
Korea's equity market had its worst session in a generation. The kimchi premium watch starts now.