South Korea just got its first traditional bank loans backed by bitcoin
Source:
coinDesk
October 12, 2026 · 03:57
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Loans use third-party custodians for bitcoin holdings and rely on court-ordered sales if borrowers default.
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CoinDesk
CoinDesk is an American news site specializing in bitcoin and digital currencies. Founded by Shakil Khan, the firm also provides guides to bitcoin for those new to digital currencies.
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About South Korea
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Capital
Seoul
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Income level
High income
ISO code
KOR
Data:
World Bank
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