South Korea
Bitcoin Countries
South Korea is one of the world's largest Bitcoin trading markets, with multiple regulated domestic exchanges and consistently high trading volumes. The country has a sophisticated financial technology sector and high smartphone penetration that drives retail Bitcoin adoption. South Korea approved Bitcoin ETFs in 2025 and has developed comprehensive virtual asset regulations under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act.
Details
- Since
- 2024
- Status
- regulated_major_market
- Notable
- Among world's largest Bitcoin trading volumes; Virtual Asset User Protection Act (2024)
- Regulator
- FSC / FSS
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