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BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license

BitGo Korea established a locally registered entity to serve institutional and enterprise clients in South Korea.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 21 Aug 2026 · 20:13 · 1 min read
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BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license

BitGo Korea has obtained a virtual asset license in South Korea, marking the first time a global cryptocurrency company has achieved this status. The locally registered entity was built from scratch to cater to institutional and enterprise clients.

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The company is backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom, which supported the establishment of the South Korean operation.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Marcus reports on digital assets, from spot ETF flows to protocol-level developments in DeFi. He pays particular attention to how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto market structure.

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