Google Play Korea will ban the listing or updates of unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet apps. According to Google's official policy, cryptocurrency trading platforms and wallet service providers must register as virtual asset service providers with the Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to continue operating in the app store. As a result of this policy, starting January 28th, South Korean Android users will be unable to download or update unregistered overseas exchange apps, including Binance, Bybit, and OKX, through Google Play. Currently, only 27 local platforms, including Upbit and Bithumb, have completed registration. The report points out that although web access will still be possible, this measure may impact South Korean retail investors who rely on overseas platforms for high-leverage trading, arbitrage, and access to more tokens. Bypass methods such as using VPNs or APK installations have begun circulating in the local community, but these practices are considered to pose high security risks. (The Block)