Low-cap South Korean altcoins called “Kimchi Coins” are suddenly making headlines and exploding in price. This comes after the recent hype around a new government-backed stablecoin linked to the Korean won.
Biz Watch, a local media outlet, reports that the won stablecoin has emerged as a new trending topic. While major coins like Bitcoin and XRP remain flat, the low-cap Korean altcoins like MEVerse (MEV), fanC (FANC), BORA, and STMX have seen massive gains on local exchanges. MEV even outpaced Ethereum and Solana in volume on Bithumb.
Many of these tokens were ignored due to their low prices and little activity. But they are now back in the spotlight despite limited updates on their tech or progress.
But experts warn that the rally may not last. Ratings firm Apywa also gave many of these coins low scores. There is no confirmed link between these coins and the government’s stablecoin plans, but the rumors of their ties to USDT, USDC, or payment use may be driving the prices. A securities firm official said,
“With the government’s push to issue won-denominated stablecoins, fintech and blockchain companies are announcing business plans one after another, claiming relevance, and raising their stock prices.”
An expert warned that coins rising on won stablecoin hype could crash anytime, just like Paycoin did, and advised investors to be careful and check the project’s fundamentals before jumping in.
In a related news, a South Korean appeals court has upheld jail sentences for traders who exploited the kimchi premium to make illegal profits. The group smuggled nearly $296 million worth of cryptocurrency from Japan to South Korea, taking advantage of the price differences.
The court ruled that the traders violated foreign exchange laws and used shell companies to carry out their scheme.
“Kimchi Coins” are low-cap South Korean altcoins (e.g., MEV, FANC) experiencing sudden price surges due to hype around a new government-backed Korean won stablecoin.
There’s no confirmed link. The rally is driven by rumors of ties to the stablecoin, or claims by projects announcing business plans to capitalize on the government’s stablecoin push.
Experts warn the rally may not last, as many have low ratings and unconfirmed links to stablecoin plans. Prices could crash, similar to Paycoin, advising caution and fundamental research.
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