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BitGo receives South Korea virtual asset license as first global crypto firm
BitGo Korea, backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom, received a virtual asset license from South Korean regulators, becoming the first global crypto company to register directly with the country rather than through acquisition.
Why it matters for the crypto market
A major custodian and infrastructure provider gaining first-mover status in a major economy signals expanding institutional pathways and regulatory clarity for global crypto platforms.
Source: CoinDesk
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