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Regulatory Action - South Korea's FSC ordered domestic exchanges to halt all crypto lending programs, citing legal gray areas and user loss risks [1] - Exchanges must comply with the suspension order or face on-site inspections [1] - The FSC will allow existing contracts to be repaid or extended but prohibits new lending [3] Market Impact - Approximately 27,600 investors borrowed ₩1.5 trillion (approximately $1.1 billion) in the first month of one firm's program [2] - About 13% of borrowers faced liquidation due to price swings [2] - The agency flagged market disruption, citing an abnormal USDT sell-off linked to the new lending services [2] Industry Response & Future Outlook - The crackdown follows the rapid rise of lending services launched in July [2] - Upbit allowed users to borrow up to 80% of their deposits against BTC, XRP, or USDT [2] - Bithumb offered loans worth up to four times collateral [2] - South Korea is shifting towards structured crypto regulation, preparing spot ETFs, easing institutional curbs, and drafting a stablecoin framework pegged to the won [3]