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KRX:KRX News 14 January 2026

South Korea delays first STO exchange licences as Lucentblock-Nextrade fight heats up

South Korea delays first STO exchange licences as Lucentblock-Nextrade fight heats up

Seoul, January 14, 2026, 18:32 (KST) South Korea’s financial regulator delayed its decision on preliminary licences for new over-the-counter marketplaces for tokenised securities on Wednesday. The move came amid public disagreements over the approval process, according to reports and industry sources. (bloomingbit) South Korea has taken a crucial step toward integrating security token offerings (STOs)—digital securities tracked on blockchain—into its…
14 January 2026
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