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Crypto

Crypto accounts hit 10 million; why crypto still has not changed daily life, industry cites final barrier

Regulatory burdens, a lack of consumer-facing services and slow corporate adoption have held back wider use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain despite their technical potential, the industry said. Panelists at Japan\'s WebX 2026 said repeated hacking incidents tightened regulation and raised compliance costs. They said Japan has more than 10 million crypto trading accounts, but the next step hinges on everyday usefulness, with stablecoins and improved user experience seen as key variables over the next 1 to 2 years.

Fintech

Mirae Asset Securities\' ISA client assets top 15 trillion won, up 5 trillion in three months

Mirae Asset Securities said on Wednesday that client assets in its Individual Savings Account (ISA) programme have topped 15 trillion won. The company said assets rose by 5 trillion won in three months after exceeding 10 trillion won at the end of January, reflecting continued investor interest in tax-saving investments. It said about 5,100 clients received tax benefits through maturity cancellations in the first quarter.

Finance

Securities industry to hold joint March event marking ISA 10th anniversary

South Korea\'s securities industry will run a month-long sign-up and investment event for Individual Savings Accounts from March 3 to mark the product\'s 10th anniversary. The Korea Financial Investment Association said it prepared the event jointly with securities firms. Twenty-one brokerages will participate, offering various benefits to customers who open new ISA accounts, make additional payments or transfer accounts. ISA subscribers total about 8 million with 50 trillion won in subscriptions as of end-January 2026.