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South Korea's Cryptocurrency Trading Volume Drops 28% Year-on-Year as Funds Flow into AI and Semiconductor Stocks

2026/06/17 18:09
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South Korea's Cryptocurrency Trading Volume Drops 28% Year-on-Year as Funds Flow into AI and Semiconductor Stocks

South Korea Records the Largest Drop in Trading Volume Globally

According to a report by Korea Times on the 17th, data from blockchain research firm TRM Labs shows that South Korea's cryptocurrency trading volume in the first quarter of 2026 was $69 billion, marking a 28% decrease from the same period the previous year. While the average decline in major markets remained at 20%, South Korea's drop was significantly larger, making it the most substantial decrease among major markets...

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