BroadChain has learned that, according to a report by The Block on March 25, South Korea's top financial regulator uncovered significant outflows of cryptocurrency in the latter half of 2025. An investigation by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) found that roughly $60 billion worth of crypto moved from domestic exchanges to overseas platforms and private wallets during that period.
The FSC's report states the total outflow reached ₩90 trillion (about $60 billion), marking a 14% increase from the ₩78.9 trillion (approximately $52.5 billion) recorded in the first half of the year. The report suggests these assets were likely transferred abroad for purposes such as arbitrage trading.
Additionally, the report noted that despite growth in user numbers and deposits at local exchanges, their overall profitability saw a decline.
By the end of 2025, the number of registered cryptocurrency exchange accounts in South Korea hit 11.1 million, a 3% rise from June 2025. Deposit amounts saw a more substantial jump, increasing by 31% to ₩8.1 trillion (around $5.4 billion).