South Korean cryptocurrency exchange operating profits drop 78% in first half of 2026

Odaily Planet Daily News According to data from the Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU), the operating profits of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges in the first half of 2026 fell by 78% year-on-year in the previous six months. During the same period, average daily trading volume fell by 44%, total market capitalization fell by 33%, Korean won deposits fell by 35%, and exchange revenue fell by 41%.

The investigation covered 26 registered virtual asset service providers, including 17 exchange operators and 9 custody and wallet service providers, and the statistical period was from January 1 to June 30, 2026. The number of accounts eligible for trading increased slightly by 0.4% over the same period. (Cointelegraph)