South Korea crypto remittances jump 380% in three years, surpassing banks
South Korea crypto remittances jump 380% in three years, surpassing banks
Cryptocurrency remittances through South Korea’s five largest won based exchanges have climbed 380% since 2022, reaching 163.55 trillion won last year.Overseas transfers through South Korea’s five major banks grew 20% over the same period, totaling about 1,590 trillion won in 2025.South Korean banks are expanding their focus on stablecoins and blockchain payments as the country prepares to launch a regulated virtual asset transfer framework in December.