South Korea limits foreign crypto exchange access as Google Play enforces licensing

Only VASP-registered platforms will stay available on the Play Store.
Local exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb could gain more market share.
Some traders may shift towards DeFi and non-custodial wallets.South Korea’s crypto market is facing a major shift in how traders access overseas centralised exchanges.
Many foreign cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) apps are expected to become unavailable for download or unable to receive updates, through South Korea’s Google Play Store.
The change is