South Korea is taking steps to regulate the cryptocurrency space with proposed amendments to the Capital Markets Act and Virtual Asset User Protection Act.
The amendments, introduced on February 25, 2026, aim to increase transparency among crypto and stock influencers by requiring them to disclose their holdings and any paid promotions.
This move comes as trading volumes on major Korean exchanges have dropped sharply year over year, prompting lawmakers to take action against market manipulation and conflicts of interest.
The proposed regulations would place stricter oversight on retail-driven #crypto promotion, with penalties for non-compliance including fines and criminal liability.