16M Koreans Hold Crypto. Now They Can Finally Use It.

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September 29, 2025

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Why South Korea, Why Now

Turning Crypto Ownership Into Everyday Use

A Market Ready for Utility

Looking Ahead

Why South Korea, Why Now

We’re thrilled to announce that Oobit is now live in South Korea — a country where crypto adoption is part of the mainstream. Nearly one in three South Koreans is already engaged with crypto, but most of that activity has been locked in trading and speculation.

It's understood the next wave is about use, not just ownership.

Turning Crypto Ownership Into Everyday Use

With Oobit, South Korean users can now:

Koreans can pay with over 20 digital assets and stablecoins, including USDT, BTC, and KAIA on the Kaia network. This is what it means to bring crypto into the real economy, moving beyond the exchange and into the café.

A Market Ready for Utility

South Korea has become one of the most dynamic crypto markets in the world:

These numbers clearly show the community is massive, but the use cases are still catching up.

“Crypto adoption in Korea is already world-class. What’s been missing is real-world use. We’re giving millions of people the ability to take their crypto out of the exchange and into everyday life," said Amram Adar Co-Founder and CEO of Oobit.

Looking Ahead

This is just the beginning. We look forward to adding new jurisdictions across Asia over the next few weeks. From Seoul to Bangkok, we’ll continue building partnerships and expanding global access to make sure crypto utility spreads.

👉 Get started with Oobit in South Korea today

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