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South Korea crypto trading volume drops 44% as token securities regime is set for 2027

  • —Average daily exchange volume fell to 3.1 trillion won from 5.4 trillion won
  • —Token securities law amendments take effect on Feb. 4, 2027
  • —Initial tokenization covers private MMFs, private bonds and unlisted shares
  • —Bank of Korea to expand Han River pilot to nine banks with real transactions
Why it matters: The volume slump and the 2027 start for token securities show that institutional adoption in Korea hinges on completing the legal framework.
Source: TokenPost
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