2026-01-18 11:22:02

#数字资产市场动态 Google's crackdown on crypto services in South Korea is intensifying. According to the latest information, if exchanges and custodial wallet apps have not completed local VASP registration with the FIU (Financial Intelligence Unit), they are very likely to be delisted directly and disappear from Google Play for Korean users.

What does this mean? Simply put, crypto service providers without a compliance license will be out of the game. For trading platforms and wallet solutions aiming to operate in South Korea, registration with regulators is no longer optional but a basic requirement for survival.

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LayerZeroHero

· 6h ago

South Korea is really tough this time—directly delisting without registration, no negotiations. The regulatory iron fist is coming. Small platforms must either register obediently or get out. Compliance licenses are no longer a competitive advantage; now it's a matter of survival. Exchanges will have to speed up their efforts, or they'll be out of the game.

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GigaBrainAnon

· 7h ago

Compliance or exit, Korea's move is really bold.

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pvt_key_collector

· 7h ago

Korea is really tough this time. If you're non-compliant, there's no room for you. By the way, those small exchanges still gambling will have to think it over now.

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PonziWhisperer

· 7h ago

Korea is really serious this time. Without a license, they are directly removing it from shelves. It seems that compliance is no longer just a paper issue.

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0xLuckbox

· 7h ago

It's rolled up now. Korea's crackdown is really tough this time—no registration, just get out.

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VibesOverCharts

· 7h ago

South Korea's approach is ruthless, directly removing it without leaving any room for retreat. It seems I need to hurry and register as a VASP.

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ContractSurrender

· 7h ago

Another round of compliance cleanup. Korea is really getting serious this time—no license, direct delisting, harsh. But on the other hand, this might actually be good news for big platforms. Small retail investors will have more worries. Korean regulators remain as strict as ever. Everyone needs to hurry up and register. After this wave, wild wallets probably won't survive, and compliance costs will rise again. Google Play's move was well played—directly blocking non-compliant apps to prevent issues.

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WalletManager

· 7h ago

You can't avoid compliance; while holding your private key, you also need to hold your license, or you'll be a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

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