South Korea is strengthening its grip on the cryptocurrency market as major platforms tighten their access controls. Google Play has moved to block unregistered exchanges from its ecosystem, marking a significant shift in how the region approaches crypto asset trading platforms. This crackdown reflects growing efforts by South Korean authorities to ensure that only compliant and properly registered exchanges can operate within the country's borders. The policy shift creates new compliance challenges for trading platforms and reshapes the landscape for crypto users seeking regulated trading venues in one of Asia's most active digital asset markets.