BitGo becomes first global crypto firm to get South Korea VASP license

August 20, 2026

BitGo secured a South Korea virtual asset license, saying it is the first global crypto company to do so. BitGo Korea, backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom, built a locally registered entity from scratch to serve institutional and enterprise clients.

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