[Operating Profits of South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Drop 78% in H1 2026] Odaily Planet Daily reports that data from the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) shows operating profits of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges fell by 78% in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous six months. During the same period, average daily trading volume decreased by 44%, total market value dropped by 33%, Korean won deposits fell by 35%, and exchange revenue declined by 41%. The survey covered 26 registered virtual asset service providers, including 17 exchange operators and 9 custody and wallet service providers, with the statistical period spanning from January 1 to June 30, 2026. The number of accounts eligible for trading saw a slight increase of 0.4% during the same period. (Cointelegraph)