South Korean Exchanges May Cut Many Altcoins

Swathi Kashettar

South Korea will reevaluate approximately 600 cryptocurrencies starting July 19, focusing on issuer reliability, security, and compliance

The Virtual Asset User Protection Act, effective July 19, aims to enhance regulatory compliance within the crypto sphere

Nine key aspects will be considered for listing, including suitability, issuer reliability, user protection, technology security, and legal compliance

Cryptocurrencies that do not meet the new standards may face suspension of transaction support, potentially leading to delisting

Exchanges will review whether to maintain transaction support for each virtual asset every six months, with subsequent reviews every three months

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