Unchained reports that South Korea's Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il announced plans to postpone a 22% tax on crypto gains by two years. This proposal includes a three-year loss carryforward. The move follows a call for delay from the ruling Democratic Party, indicating a shift in the government's approach to crypto taxation.

Based on the Unchained report; not independently verified.

Source published: Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:45:45 +0000

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