💸 Stablecoins leave South Korea for 18 consecutive months South Korean investors have maintained a steady outflow of stablecoins toward overseas exchanges for 18 consecutive months, according to data from Yonhap News Agency and South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service. In June 2026 alone, the five largest won-based crypto exchanges in South Korea sent 2.7625 trillion won worth of stablecoins overseas while receiving 2.2022 trillion won. The result was a net outflow of 560.3 billion won, approximately $367 million. The movement reflects demand for products and services that remain limited or unavailable on domestic platforms. Major destinations include crypto and stock derivatives, Real World Asset (RWA) products, DeFi services and staking opportunities. $XRP The prolonged flow highlights a gap between user demand and the range of financial products available within South Korea’s regulated market. Investors continue turning to global platforms to access a wider selection of digital asset instruments. The trend presents a challenge for regulators seeking to develop a digital asset framework while balancing consumer protection, innovation and competitiveness with international markets. It also reflects a broader dynamic in crypto markets: when certain products are unavailable locally, capital often moves toward jurisdictions offering a wider range of digital financial services.