South Korea tightens regulation of Stablecoins and small cryptocurrency transfers in 2026

02.12.2025

Seoul, December 2, 2025. - South Korean authorities have announced new measures to regulate the stablecoin market and tighten controls on small cryptocurrency transfers. The moves are aimed at increasing transparency, preventing money laundering and protecting consumers as digital assets continue to grow.According to a statement from the Financial Services Commission (FSC), the new rules will oblige issuers of stablecoins to comply with strict reserve and disclosure requirements. It is expected that companies will be required to hold at least 100% of reserves in liquid assets and provide regular flow of funds reports.The regulator is also imposing limits on anonymous transfers, lowering the maximum amount of a single transaction to 1 million won (roughly $760), and strengthening user identification. Banks and cryptocurrency exchanges will have to report suspicious transactions within 24 hours.According to the FSC, the volume of stablecoin transactions in South Korea exceeded 14 trillion won in 2025, underscoring the need for stricter oversight. The new measures will come into effect in the first quarter of 2026 and could become a benchmark for other countries in the region, according to experts.The authorities emphasize that the regulation is not aimed at restricting innovation, but is designed to create a safe and transparent environment for the development of digital financial technologies.