South Korean crypto exchange operating profits have fallen 78% to KRW81.6 billion in the first half of 2026 as trading volume, customer deposits and the value of crypto held domestically all dropped sharply.
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- South Korean crypto exchange operating profits fell 78% to KRW81.6 billion during 2026’s first half.
- Average daily crypto trading volume dropped 44% to KRW3.1 trillion from KRW5.4 trillion previously nationwide.
- Won deposits fell 35% to KRW5.2 trillion, while tradable accounts edged 0.4% higher overall nationwide.
- Crypto market value held domestically dropped 33% to KRW58.9 trillion by June’s end, KoFIU reported.
- External crypto transfers fell 41%, with…
