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Regulator Engages in Squid Game with Cryptocurrency Exchanges

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Last updated: 2024/10/11 at 12:36 AM
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The South Korean cryptocurrency market is under scrutiny once again as a lawmaker accuses the financial regulators of playing favorites with domestic exchanges. The Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Lee Kang-il expressed concerns about the Financial Services Commission (FSC) allowing Upbit to dominate the market while its competitors struggle to stay afloat. Lee compared the situation to the fictional survival game from the international hit series Squid Game, where defeat results in death. He criticized the FSC for creating a monopoly in the crypto sector, with Upbit controlling over 70% of the industry’s total crypto deposit sales commission. This imbalance has raised concerns about the lack of competition and the potential marginalization of other exchanges.

During a National Assembly committee hearing, FSC Chairman Kim Byung-hwan acknowledged these concerns and pledged to investigate the monopoly structure within the crypto market. Lee emphasized the risk of South Korea losing its position as a leader in the cryptoasset market, as domestic exchanges struggle to compete with Upbit’s dominance. He also raised issues with Upbit’s partnership with K Bank and its impact on the financial sector, highlighting the need for separation between industrial capital and banking institutions. The government plans to conduct a thorough review of K Bank’s IPO bid in response to these concerns and ensure fair practices in the industry.

In addition to addressing the monopoly issue, Lee called for regulators to support domestic exchanges in developing overseas expansion channels. He highlighted the importance of global competitiveness and liquidity connectivity with other fiat currencies, stressing that limited activities in the domestic market hinder the industry’s growth potential. Lee criticized the current regulations for blocking funds from entering the market from overseas exchanges, leading to a significant outflow of funds from domestic platforms. This imbalance in fund movements poses a serious problem for the industry and could impact the overall market stability.

The growing concerns about Upbit’s increasing dominance in the South Korean crypto market have been raised by lawmakers multiple times in the past. In July, Democratic Party MPs also expressed worries about the exchange’s potential monopoly status and its impact on competition within the industry. The ongoing debate surrounding Upbit’s market control highlights the need for regulatory oversight and fair practices to ensure a level playing field for all domestic exchanges. As the government continues to investigate the allegations of monopoly and unfair practices, the future of the South Korean crypto market remains uncertain, with potential changes on the horizon to address these challenges and promote healthy competition in the industry.

In conclusion, the accusations against the FSC for favoring Upbit and creating a monopoly in the South Korean crypto market reflect the growing concerns about market competition and fair practices within the industry. Lawmakers like Lee Kang-il are calling for regulatory intervention to address the imbalance and promote overseas expansion for domestic exchanges. As the government reviews the situation and investigates the allegations, the future of the crypto market in South Korea remains uncertain, with potential reforms to ensure a level playing field and encourage healthy competition among exchanges. The ongoing developments in the sector will shape the industry’s trajectory and determine its competitiveness on a global scale.

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