CryptoNeutralBlockonomi · 8h ago6/10
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Korea’s Institutional Crypto Race: Banks, Exchanges, and Infrastructure Builders Compete for Control
Korean financial institutions are strategically acquiring stakes in cryptocurrency exchanges to secure control over digital asset trading infrastructure before regulations solidify. Despite Korea's leading custody market position, all four major custodians reported net losses last year due to weak institutional capital inflows, while domestic infrastructure firms like LG CNS, DSRV, and Altus are building Korea-native blockchain solutions to compete in the emerging institutional crypto ecosystem.